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The PTC/USER World Event begins at 2:00 pm Sunday, June 13 and continues through 4:00 pm Wednesday, June 16. The following is a list of the planned highlights for this year's event.

Concurrent Sessions

Concurrent sessions are organized into two learning tracks:

Design & Manufacturing. Covers PTC solutions used throughout the product creation process. Example topics include geometry creation, behavioral modeling, simulation and refinement of product design, peer-to-peer collaboration, visualization, top-down design, large assembly management, change management, mold design, Pro/NC, process for assemblies, data exchange methods, design verification, and various methods of design documentation such as drawings. [See expert presentation list for this track...]

Administration, Technology & Processes. Includes training deployment, system integration (ERP), licensing, installation, system administration, customization, data management and configuration options. We will also address the total process of bringing products to market. Example topics include enterprise collaboration, delivering product quality (six sigma), product lifecycle management, and ROI in product development. This track includes all PTC products and services from Wildfire to Windchill®. [See expert presentation list for this track...]

	PTC/USER will introduce a revolutionary technology at the conference this year [Read more...]

Sessions include the following types of presentations:

• Keynote Presentation. Over the past decade, PTC/USER has presented some of the brightest stars from industry, sports and government. Their valuable insights into competition and leadership provide the knowledge and inspiration to pursue our most daunting objectives. [More...]

• Expert Presenters. Connect with the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals from the worldwide PTC/USER community. [See presentation list...]

• Product Update Briefings. Learn from PTC Product Managers about the latest enhancements to your favorite PTC software. [More...]

• Best Practice Sessions. Practical advice and live demos from the experts at PTC Global Services. [More...]

• Tips and Tricks. This annual contest gives every PTC/USER member the opportunity to gain recognition and win valuable prizes by sharing their expertise. [More...]

• Industry Partners. Learn how to apply established and new technologies to solve workplace challenges.

Training

• Wildfire Hands-On Workshop. Attendees can select one of two all new sessions for 2004: "Introduction to 3D CAD", designed for persons with no Pro/E experience and "Introduction to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 2.0" for professionals beginning their journey towards becoming a Wildfire power user. All students receive a free 60-day Tryout Edition of Pro/ENGINEER. [More...]

• Optional Seminars. Extend the value of your trip to Nashville with these special focused seminars, held on Thursday and Friday after the World Event. [More...]

Exhibit Hall Activities

• Exhibit Hall.

  	Attendees enjoy nearly 100 exhibits of innovative products and services...

  Find hundreds of solutions for your most pressing design and manufacturing concerns. Experts from our Industry Partners and PTC will demonstrate leading-edge technology and answer your questions. [More...]

• Cyber Cafe. Take a break from the fast-paced sessions in our cyber cafe, equipped with public Internet terminals and connections so you can catch up on e-mail or surf the web.

• PTC Pavilion. Discover the latest information about PTC products and services. Consult with staff from PTC Technical Support, Licensing, Maintenance and Global Services.

Networking Events

• Special Interest Meetings. Informal gatherings for PTC/USER members with shared interests in a particular software product, company, industry or geographic region. Any attendee can schedule a meeting; space allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

  	Education can be fun!

• PTC/USER Welcome Reception.

  Renew old acquaintances and make new friends as we kickoff the conference with an evening of fun. Exhibits will be open concurrently. Sunday 6-9 pm.

• PTC Reception. Following the PTC corporate update, this reception will give you a chance to hobnob with VIPs and your fellow attendees. Monday 5:30-8:30 pm.

• Meet Your Technical Committee Breakfast. Learn how you can change the course of future development in software modules important to you. Tuesday 7:30-8:30 am.

• Meet Your Regional User Group Breakfast. Find out about PTC/USER meetings and fellow software users in your neighborhood. Wednesday 7:30-8:30 am.

• Learning at Lunch. Discuss hot Pro/E topics with our Industry Partners while sharing a meal. Sessions will be held daily during lunch.