COE 2008 Annual PLM Conference & TechniFair April 27 - April 30, 2008 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Imagine. Invent. Inspire.

More than a thousand Dassault Systèmes PLM solutions users from around the world gathered together for three days of education and networking in one of the most imaginative places in the world.   Thanks to everyone for making this year's conference a huge success!  Be sure to fill out the post conference evaluation and let COE Headquarters know how next year's conference in Seattle, Washington can be even better.

Conference Highlights

Award of Merit

Congratulations to Gary Hornyak who was presented with the COE Award of Merit at this year's conference.

Top Gun XXI

Congratulations to this the winners of the Top Gun 2008 competition FIRST PLACE Kevin Morgan – ANXe Business Corp SECOND PLACE Brian Brown – Wichita State University THIRD PLACE Jim Strawn – Cessna Aircraft

Academic Poster Sessions

Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's newest offering, the academic poster sessions.  The following criteria were used in selecting the presentations: - Explanation of a current or past project (within the last year) - Technology involved - Results achieved - Any supporting diagrams or documentation FIRST PLACE  Laura Kinne – Binghamton University SECOND PLACE  Danny Wittenborn – Purdue University

Discussion Forum Awards

Congratulations to Dave Frank,  Forrest Machining who was recognized as the best overall contributor during this year's closing session