Authoria CEO Tod Loofbourrow to Speak at CIBC World Markets Conference; Industry Leaders Gather to Discuss Enterprise and e-Business Software Investment Opportunities.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2002

Authoria, Inc., the world leader in personalized, Web-based communication, today announced that Tod Loofbourrow, Authoria's president and CEO, will speak at the CIBC World Markets Enterprise and e-Business Software Conference held at the New York Palace hotel on August 6-7 in New York City. The conference, which focuses on enterprise software investment opportunities, will feature presentations from over 40 public and private enterprise software companies and keynote speeches from notable industry leaders.

"We are delighted to present the Authoria story, and discuss our technology and leadership position in the HR communications space to CIBC World Market's distinguished audience of enterprise software professionals and investors," said Loofbourrow. "Since our founding in 1997, Authoria has helped over seven million people at global organizations understand vital information about their benefits and HR policies, taking the concept of personalized information--anywhere, anytime--to the forefront of the HR industry."

Loofbourrow will be speaking on August 7, 2002, providing an overview of Authoria to the investor audience. Loofbourrow's presentation will include company background, market segment and milestones, Authoria's enterprise solutions and the issues they address. Loofbourrow will also touch upon market opportunity, Authoria's client base and financial highlights, among other topics.

Authoria's investor presentation will be Webcast live at 1:50 EST. After the conference, the Webcast will be archived and available for 90 days. To listen to the Webcast, please visit www.authoria.com at least fifteen minutes prior to the beginning of the scheduled presentation to register, download and install the necessary multimedia streaming software.

About Authoria Inc.

Authoria is the world leader in personalized, Web-based human resource communication. Authoria's knowledge applications enable organizations to manage and communicate complex information. Authoria's software allows employers and outsourcers to communicate vital information to their employees and customers via the Internet, Intranet or call center - anywhere, anytime. Millions of people rely on Authoria's products through leading outsourcers such as Towers Perrin Administrative Solutions (TPAS) and Exult and Global 2000 industry leaders such as Motorola, Weyerhaeuser, and Wells Fargo. With a unique blend of Internet technology and an unparalleled knowledgebase, Authoria HR(TM) and Authoria eSPD(TM) provide employers and outsourcers with applications to deliver intelligent, personalized, Web-based answers to thousands of benefit and HR policy questions. Authoria's products instantly and dynamically generate answers to employee questions based on their individual needs.

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