$6 Billion e-Business Industry Event Set for April.

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

EMA 2000

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 6, 2000

The newest and the latest e-business technologies designed to set future-thinking companies apart from the rest will be featured at EMA 2000 - 21st Century Messaging: An E-Business Imperative - April 6-8, 2000, at Boston's Hynes Convention Center.

EMA - The E-Business Forum, the nation's leading trade organization representing e-business and messaging industries - is sponsoring this dynamic, information-packed program featuring a packed exhibit show, top-notch educational offerings with over 40 breakout sessions, and a plethora of pre-conference tutorials.

"There is a lot of noise in the media about e-business and electronic messaging," stated Kerry Stackpole, CAE, President and CEO of EMA - The E-Business Forum. "Our 2000 Annual Conference will provide a clear view of the industry and what it will mean for the future of business. It's the one forum where people can get unbiased, real-world practical advice and hands-on solutions for business-critical issues."

What's more, registrants to EMA 2000 will be able to meet with industry experts and professional partners in the exhibit hall to discuss their company's specific challenges.

"This is an explosive market, expected to grow to over $6 billion by 2002," said Stackpole. "EMA 2000 is poised to provide the heads-up businesses will need to compete in that market, and to benefit by its emerging technology."

Featured speakers and topics include:

-- Craig T. Brown, CTO, PointClick.com - Leveraging E-Business Economy in the
New Internet Economy - A fascinating behind-the-scenes story of this successful
e-business start-up that will show companies how to take advantage of the new
Internet economy.

-- Mark Shull, President & CEO, Digex - Thriving in the New E-Business Frontier
- An Internet pioneer who has helped hundreds of e-businesses, including Nike,
W.W. Grainger and Forbes gain a competitive edge in this lucrative industry,
Shull will provide fresh insights into the future of e-business and the
challenges yet to come.

-- William C. Parker, CEO and Co-Founder, Digital Impact - What's on the Wire:
Messages That Matter - An entrepreneur on the cutting-edge of the on-line
direct marketing industry will share experiences and show how companies can
reap the benefits from this explosive market.

Other conference highlights include:

Pre-Conference Tutorials - half-day sessions for in-depth coverage of issues such as PKI, Email Security, Knowledge Management, and Using Enterprise Communications Portals.

Breakout Sessions - 42 sessions with six areas of emphasis to choose from including Directory, E-Business, Emerging Technology, Knowledge Management, Message System Deployment and Security.

For more information on registering or exhibiting, visit the EMA 2000 Conference website at www.e-bizforum.org or call [phone].