MWH Soft Calls For Abstracts and Opens Pre-Registration for International User Conference 2006

Premier Modeling Event for Water and Wastewater Professionals Slated for October 2-3, 2006

Broomfield, Colorado USA, May 10, 2006 - MWH Soft, a leading global provider of environmental and water resources applications software, today announced that preparations are underway for the 2006 International User Conference (IUC), the most comprehensive and significant network modeling and analysis symposium in the water/wastewater industry. The event, slated for October 2-3, 2006 at the Marriott Fallsview & Spa in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, targets industry executives and decision makers involved in all aspects of the water distribution, wastewater and urban drainage field.

MWH Soft IUC provides an interactive forum for exploring the state of the art in water and wastewater infrastructure geoengineering; facilitating ongoing cooperation and exchange of technological innovations and proven solutions; and discussing the issues, regulatory activities and technological challenges that face the geoenvironmental community. This year's conference, themed Advances in Geospatial Infrastructure Modeling and Asset Management Technology, will attract delegates from water and wastewater utilities, engineering consultancies, and academic settings across the world, making it the largest gathering of MWH Soft users and geoengineering professionals worldwide.

"We designed the MWH Soft International User Conference exclusively for MWH Soft users, potential users, and partners with special interest in the water and wastewater industries," said Paul F. Boulos, Ph.D, President and Chief Operating Officer of MWH Soft. "We strive to make each conference informative, casual and fun, and we've watched this gathering evolve into the leading event in our industries. This year's conference will offer a wealth of critical learning experiences as well as an invaluable, dynamic forum for networking and exchanging cutting-edge developments, real-world strategies and solutions, and best practices with key industry figures. It's a terrific way to meet influential industry pioneers, glean ideas on taking an operation to the next level of productivity, and gain a competitive edge on the future."

Conference topics will include the latest advances in transient analysis and GIS-centric modeling applications along with proven ways to interface network models with SCADA and alert notification systems, develop improved water quality models, design effective unidirectional flushing programs, build large-scale hydraulic and water quality models, calibrate network models, optimize system design/rehabilitation and operations, and improve water security. The event will also look at the latest developments in other critical areas, including innovative master planning technologies and the role of GIS and Asset Management in improving business performance.

"This dynamic conference gives us an opportunity to get close to our customers and partners to share ideas and best practices, discuss technology trends and innovations, and affect software development and enhancement," said conference director Chris Baxter, Ph.D, President of HYDRANNT Consulting, Inc. in Port Coquitlam BC, Canada, and MWH Soft Representative for Canada. "These people are the driving force behind the evolution of MWH Soft world-class and world-leading products. The conference is the ideal opportunity to discover how professionals from around the world are applying the latest developments in hydraulic modeling software in real world situations."

According to conference co-director Jeffrey Cowburn, Design Technologist and Hydrotechnical Specialist for the Regional Municipality of Niagara, the event defines the vanguard in water and wastewater infrastructure modeling and master planning. "The MWH Soft User Conference has established itself as the flag bearer in introducing the latest technologies and upcoming regulations that will affect our industry," he said. "Because it attracts a large international gathering of leading experts, it offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore exciting new technologies, join in the modeling debate, benchmark against and network with peers, find solutions, hone management skills, enhance operations, and boost future productivity and success."

To download the Call for Abstracts form or to pre-register for the conference, please visit www.mwhsoft.com

About MWH Soft 

MWH Soft is a leading global provider of technical and infrastructure software and professional solutions designed to meet the technological needs of utilities, government industries, and engineering organizations worldwide. Its clients include the majority of the largest North American cities and ENR top design firms. The multifaceted, state-of-the-art CAD and GIS enabled products created by MWH Soft empower thousands of engineers across the globe to competitively manage, design, and operate highly efficient and reliable infrastructure systems. 

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