Meridian Systems Announces Dates for 2008 User Conference
Construction, Real Estate and Facilities professionals to convene in Scottsdale, Arizona
FOLSOM, Calif. (October 10, 2007) – Meridian Systems, a leading provider of enterprise project management software for optimizing capital projects, programs and facilities is pleased to announce the dates for its next user conference, to be held April 29 – May 1, 2008 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. Meridian conducts this annual customer gathering to facilitate increased product satisfaction and knowledge sharing across its entire customer base.
User conference attendees will be able to meet with Meridian executives and technical staff, participate in a variety of project management software sessions, earn advanced product certifications, and attend new technology demonstrations. The 2008 User Conference will feature several peer networking opportunities, as well as an exhibit pavilion featuring Meridian technology partners offering a variety of solutions and services.
“Our 2007 event experienced a sell-out crowd, and we expect to see more than 90 percent of attendees return in 2008, according to conference survey results,” said Sue Watkins, Meridian director of marketing and conference organizer. “In addition to product-related sessions, we also put together a very compelling keynote speaker program, featuring the latest trends from industry experts on construction project management, project controls, real estate portfolio management, and more.”
The Westin Kierland Resort is a four-diamond resort located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The resort features eight food and beverage venues; a full-service spa and fitness studio; water park; kids club and golf course. As an added benefit, The Westin Kierland is adjacent to Kierland Commons, one of the hottest shopping and dining districts in the Scottsdale valley. For more information about The Westin Kierland Resort please visit www.kierlandresort.com or call (480) 624 1000 and reference “Meridian 2008 User Conference.”
Additional conference details including the conference agenda, additional hotel information, activities and registration information, will be available this Fall.
Speakers and Sponsors
Meridian customers are invited to submit a speaking abstract on how their organization is using Meridian products. Share a company case study, project profile, project management best practice, or lessons learned on how Meridian technology improved results at your organization. Selected customer speakers will receive a significantly reduced conference registration rate.
Many sponsorship opportunities are also available to Meridian technology and business partners. Don't miss this once a year opportunity to increase your exposure to the Meridian user community of building owners and operators, construction and engineering companies.
If you are interested in speaking or sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.meridiansystems.com/newsevents/uc2008/index.asp.
About Meridian Systems
Construction project management software from Meridian Systems, a Trimble Company (NASDAQ: TRMB), allows building owners, construction and engineering firms, and government agencies to efficiently manage their capital projects, programs and facilities. Meridian has been ranked the market share leader for project management and collaboration software by Constructech magazine,1 and by the CFMA among general contractors larger than $101 million in revenue.2 For more information, call Meridian Systems at (800) 850 2660, or visit: www.meridiansystems.com/pr101007.
1Statistics excerpted from the 2006 National Construction-Technology survey, Constructech Magazine.
2CFMA’s 2006 Information Technology Survey for the Construction Industry, sixth edition with the permission of the Construction Financial Management Association, Princeton, NJ, (609) 452 8000.
Media Contact
Tamara Kaestner, Marketing Programs Manager
(916) 294 2375,
tkaestner@meridiansystems.com
