Ricardo Software Holding its 2006 North American Conference; Also Offering Advanced Master-Class Training Sessions

WHO: Ricardo Software - a unit of Ricardo plc, which is one of the world's foremost independent automotive engineering and management consulting firms.

WHAT: 11th Annual International Users Conference - This free event is open to industry professionals and Ricardo software users who are interested in automotive simulation tools and techniques.

Ricardo's suite of software products will be featured along with the opportunity to discuss recent developments and future plans with development and support teams.

  WHERE:  The Inn at St. John's
          44045 5 Mile Rd.
          Plymouth, MI 48170

  WHEN:  Monday, May 8, 2006 from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

WHAT: Master's Level Training Session - In addition to the Users Conference, Ricardo Software is offering advanced training opportunities at a nominal cost.

Attendees will choose from three valuable training sessions to enrich their knowledge of Ricardo Software applications and to learn how best to use the tools in their own business. Ricardo experts will show attendees the possibilities available with the Ricardo Software Product Suite.

  WHERE:  Schoolcraft College VisTaTech Center
          18600 Haggerty Rd.
          Livonia, MI 48152

  WHEN:  Tuesday, May 9 and Wednesday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To register or for more information, please visit http://www.ricardo.com/nacmc/index.htm .

PRNewswire -- April 21