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"Profiting from Simulation: Business and Technical Leadership Through Simulation-Driven Design" -- What: A three-day forum designed to showcase the advances in computer-aided engineering and related technologies. As the only global conference dedicated to the true simulation of multiphysics, the 2004 International ANSYS Conference is a unique opportunity for attendees to learn about ANSYS' strategy for the future of engineering design simulation and analysis. Attendees also will have the chance to learn about of ANSYS, ANSYS ICEM CFD and CFX, and how the integration of these technologies offers an unprecedented level of capability. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of technical sessions, seminars and discussions. The 2004 International ANSYS Conference will include: -- Insight into ANSYS vision and strategy and how the integrated solution for ANSYS, ANSYS ICEM CFD and CFX offers an unprecedented level of capability -- Product development best practices from ANSYS, Inc., LMS International, Hewlett-Packard Company, Herman Miller, Inc. and other prominent companies -- What's New at the 2004 International ANSYS Conference Short Topics, a new concept at this year's conference, which will offer attendees an inside-look at the latest technology offerings from ANSYS A new Management Track where managers, process-owners and decision-makers can learn how leading organizations are leveraging computer modeling and simulation tools Visit http://www.ansys.com/conf_2004/management-track.htm for more information about this unique management-focused opportunity. -- What's Improved at the 2004 International ANSYS Conference More than 125 technical papers divided into 11 industry specific tracks covering the following areas: aerospace, automotive, transportation, biomechanics, civil engineering, CFD, computers, software, consumer products, education, electrical/electronics, machinery, government, MEMS, meshing, power and chemical Advanced pre-conference training that enables users to get the most out of ANSYS products and technologies The opportunity to network with your peers and find out what unique practices they've implemented that you can take back to your organizations Who: Conference activities will include addresses from ANSYS CEO, Jim Cashman, and the Vice President & General Manager of the Mechanical Business Unit at ANSYS, Mike Wheeler. Keynote speaker Brad Butterworth, Tactician with Team Alinghi, will discuss how the Swiss America's Cup winner is using ANSYS' integrated simulation solutions to help defend the title in the 2007 competition. Additional session speakers include: Larry Larder, director of engineering services, Herman Miller, Inc. Bruce Toal, director of marketing and solutions, high performance technical computing division, Hewlett-Packard Company Dr. Urbain Vandeurzen, chairman and CEO, LMS International Jorivaldo Medeiros, piping design specialist, PETROBRAS When: May 24-26, 2004, 8:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Pre-conference training, May 22-23 Where: The Hilton Pittsburgh & Towers, Pittsburgh, PA Visit http://www.ansys.com/conf_2004/exhibitors.htm for a complete listing of sponsors and exhibitors. If you are interested in attending this event, or you have questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Diane Reid, Topaz Partners at: dreid@topazpartners.com or 781-388-7900 x213. Visit www.ansys.com/conf_2004 for more information.