European Customers Forum 2009 just closed its doors.

Despite a tough economic situation, this edition is a success:

More than 1100 participants attended the event: customers, partners, press, universities, DS employees etc.

More than 30 exhibitors shared complementary offers, gave attendees the opportunity to experience a wide range of products, solutions and services.

More than 110 conference sessions brought answers to customers’ industrial challenges, allowed many of them to share their experiences with Dassault Systems solutions, and learn about Dassault Systèmes updated technologies.

A great panel customers, partners and DS representatives for the plenary session with the testimonies of:

Renault: Olivier Colmard - Engineering, Quality & Purchasing Information Systems - VP

Sony Ericsson: Jan Andersson - IT Research

IBM: Al Bunshaft - Vice President, IBM Global PLM
Gerhard Baum - Vice President, IBM Europe Industrial Sector

Dassault Systèmes: Olivier Sappin - Director, Automotive Industry Solution
Bernard Charlès - President and CEO

This edition under the tag line “Your future is bright” demonstrated that:
-    DS has great customers and partners with whom we can progress every day
-    DS has great technologies which will enable us to innovate
-    DS and its ecosystems are all engaged in the biggest challenge of our times: sustainable development, sustainable innovation, and sustainable companies.

This 2 days-event was a fantastic opportunity for attendees to meet, share and experience DS and Partners solutions to create a bright future.