Dassault Systemes Announces 2007 Abaqus International Users Conference

Keynotes by Airbus and AVL to Share Experience in Deploying Realistic Simulation to Drive Innovation

Paris, France, and Providence, R.I. USA, March 13, 2007 � Dassault Syst�mes (DS) (NASDAQ: DASTY; Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announces that invited keynote addresses from Airbus and AVL will highlight the 20th Annual International Abaqus Users' Conference (AUC), being held May 22�24, 2007, in Paris, France. SIMULIA, Dassault Syst�mes� brand for realistic simulation, is hosting the three-day event, which features presentations by more than 50 companies and 16 technology partners on their use of simulation technology to accelerate research and product development.

"Realistic simulation has emerged as a true competitive differentiator, enabling companies to evaluate the performance of innovative designs faster and at lower costs," stated Ken Short, VP Strategy and Marketing, SIMULIA. "The 2007 AUC continues our 20-year tradition of providing a high-quality conference focused on the latest advancements in simulation methods and technology."

Conference keynote speakers are:

• Dr. Jean-Fran�ois Imbert, Vice President and Head of Structural Analysis Engineering at Airbus. Imbert is responsible for structure analysis and capability harmonization, improvement, integration, and support for all Airbus sites.
• Franz Zieher, Head of CAE Engineering and Technology, Powertrain Systems, for AVL LIST GmbH, the world's largest privately owned company for the development of powertrain systems. Zieher directs engine analysis activities at AVL.

The 2007 AUC features industry sessions in which leading companies such as Airbus, Dupont, Edwards Lifesciences, Faurecia, General Motors, Haliburton Energy, Intel, LG Chemical, Michelin, Nokia, Toyota Motorsport, Statoil and many more will detail their simulation applications. Attendees will also learn about the latest enhancements to ABAQUS Version 6.7 and future directions for SIMULIA products and solutions.

The conference is sponsored by numerous technology partners, including CD-adapco Group, Hewlett-Packard Company, IBM Corporation, Intel Corporation, LMS International, Microsoft Corporation, Safe Technology, and SGI.

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About SIMULIA

SIMULIA is the Dassault Syst�mes brand that delivers an open platform for multiphysics analysis as well as a scalable portfolio of realistic simulation solutions including Abaqus and the CATIA Analysis applications. By building on established technology, respected quality, and superior service, SIMULIA makes realistic simulation an integral business practice that improves product performance, eliminates physical prototypes, and drives innovation. Headquartered in Providence, RI, USA, with R&D centers in Providence and in Sur�snes, France, the SIMULIA brand provides sales, services, and support through a global network of regional offices and distributors.

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About Dassault Syst�mes

As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Syst�mes brings value to more than 90,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Syst�mes develops and markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance. The Dassault Syst�mes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design - DELMIA for virtual production - SIMULIA for virtual testing and ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, including ENOVIA VPLM, ENOVIA MatrixOne and ENOVIA SmarTeam. Dassault Syst�mes is listed on the Nasdaq (DASTY) and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges.

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