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## WELCOME TO COFEX

COFEX is the new COFES (Congress on the Future of Engineering Software) which over the past 25 years has been the “who’s who” gathering of professionals in the Engineering and Manufacturing software industry.  It is not a typical trade show, with vendors, booths, etc., but this conference will be the best place to connect with old friends, vendors, consultants, analysts, and users of systems (not vendor specific).

# WHO’S INVOLVED

COFEX is being organized by some of the key players in the industry who have been involved in the previous conferences for the past 20+ years. During the pandemic the COFES conference was put on hold, and it changed ownership and left for dead. Now, we’re bringing it back to life with new leadership and support.

# WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

> This is an exclusive event for only 240 people in order to maintain the culture and encourage close communications outside of the formal sessions.  Leading Professionals in the CAD/CAE/CAM/PLM/AR-VR/Additive MFG Software users, consultants, analysts, and vendors.   
> Since this is invitation only event, typical job titles include:  CEO, VP, Director, GM, Senior Manager, Principal Consultant, Lead Engineer, etc.  Please include your title in the request.

 

> Details:  Spring 2027 (Date TBD)
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> Location:  Irvine California

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## DRESS CODE

There is no dress code.  This is a relaxed environment where flip flops, hats, Hawaiian shirts and shorts may be seen; the relaxed atmosphere leads to open communications and culture known at previous COFES meetings.  Feel free to be comfortable at the most inspiring and creative conferences you’ll attend in 2024.

# Agenda

### Wednesday

11AM -8PM – Opening session and evening welcome reception.

### Friday

8AM- 12 Noon - Final sessions (conference adjourns at noon)

### Thursday

9AM – 4PM Main session Thursday Evening (outside evening special event)

### Saturday

Golf event (Pelican Hill) Individual scramble event.

# Signup

I’m interested in getting a personal invitation to COFEX

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## Cost

### TBD but expected to be comparable to prior events (~$2-3K).  For those who sign up with this form, you will get a link for a $500 discount and know as soon as we’ve finalized this event within the coming weeks.

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