Commerce One Hosts eLink 2000 Hong Kong -- Premier B2B Industry Conference.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

eLink 2000 Hong Kong

PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2000

Trade Alliance, Asia2B, Andersen Consulting, Cap Gemeni

Ernst & Young Compaq, PricewaterhouseCoopers and SAP

Sponsor International Event

Commerce One, Inc. (NASDAQ:CMRC), the leader in global e-commerce solutions for business, announced today the exclusive B2B global e-commerce conference, eLink 2000 Hong Kong.

This industry-leading B2B e-commerce event, created for procurement, IT, marketing and financial executives, will take place November 28-30 at the Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel in Hong Kong. Hosted by Commerce One, and sponsored by Trade Alliance, Asia2B, Andersen Consulting, Cap Gemeni Ernst & Young, Compaq, PricewaterhouseCoopers and SAP, the event will provide attendees with an understanding of electronic commerce and how it will transform the way business is conducted. eLink 2000 Hong Kong will also provide strategic and practical information for attendees on how to achieve a significant return on investment through specific e-commerce solutions.

"Commerce One is focused on moving the world's business commerce to the Web," said Mark Hoffman, chairman and CEO of Commerce One. "At eLink 2000 Hong Kong, Commerce One will demonstrate its leadership position as the global technology provider for the Digital Silk Road. Typically when the Silk Road is mentioned people imagine Marco Polo, camel caravans and the trade and barter of exotic goods. Today, we envision the Digital Silk Road enabling business-to-business electronic commerce using Commerce One technology."

eLink 2000 Hong Kong will feature executives from leading global businesses who will present proven strategies for entering the world of global B2B e-commerce - from executive decision-making to technical implementation. Presenters will address the latest technologies, processes and solutions so attendees can learn how to build a successful e-marketplace that accurately addresses the needs of specific communities and connects to global markets. In addition, several significant industry announcements will be made at the event.

Keynote Addresses

eLink Honk Kong keynote presenters will disclose why business-to-business e-commerce is driving the next evolution of business. Keynote speakers will include Mark Hoffman, chairman and CEO of Commerce One; Anthony Peake, CEO of Trade Alliance; Fang Fang, CEO of Asia2B; and Dr. Philip Yu, President of Compaq Computer Corporation, Greater China Division. Lorraine Hahn, best known as the Anchor of CNNI, BIZASIA, will moderate the event.

Tracks Address Key Issues for E-Commerce

eLink 2000 Hong Kong will feature conference sessions presented in three tracks:

-- Track 1: Case Studies will feature experts sharing real-world experiences
about selecting, implementing and maintaining global e-commerce solutions. Key
economic benefits of online commerce, including revenues and profits, improved
ROI and shareholder value and reduced costs will also be addressed.

-- Track 2: Business Services will address the rapid move toward broader
markets and transactions. Presenters will discuss how the full range of
electronic transaction services can add value to customers, build customer
loyalty, and give companies a competitive advantage.

-- Track 3: Technology will focus on the critical issues companies need to
consider when making technology decisions. Attendees will gain a deeper
understanding of integration, security, industry, industry standards, and other
key components to establish your technology plan.

Exhibits

eLink 2000 Hong Kong offers attendees the opportunity to see the products that are shaping global trading. The exhibit area will feature leading e-commerce companies such as Asia2B, Andersen Consulting, Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, Commerce One, Com2B, Compaq Computer Corporation, PricewaterhouseCoopers, SAPMarkets and Trade Alliance. Attendees will have the opportunity to see demonstrations and meet the people behind the innovations shaping the future of B2B e-commerce. For more information about sponsoring or registering for eLink 2000 Hong Kong, go to: www.elinkconference.com.

About Commerce One

Commerce One (NASDAQ:CMRC) is the leader in global e-commerce solutions for business. Through its products and services, Commerce One creates access to worldwide markets, allowing anyone to buy from anyone, anytime, anywhere. The Commerce One Global Trading Web(TM) is the world's largest business-to-business trading community. Comprised of many open e-marketplaces, the Global Trading Web provides unprecedented economies of scale for buying organizations, suppliers and service providers worldwide. Through its alliance with SAPMarkets, Commerce One enables enterprises and communities of all sizes and industries to more efficiently conduct collaborative business on the Worldwide Web. Commerce One can be reached by phone at its headquarters in Pleasanton Calif., USA at [phone] or [phone], or in Europe at [phone], or in Asia at [phone], or via the Worldwide Web at www.commerceone.com.

Forward Looking Statements

The foregoing paragraphs include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements include statements concerning the eLink 2000 Hong Kong event and the anticipated benefits to the attendees, including an understanding of e-commerce and how it can transform business transactions, the provision of strategic and practical information so as to achieve a significant return on investment via e-commerce solutions, presentation of the latest technologies, processes and solutions on how to build successful and targeted e-marketplaces, . Actual results may differ materially from those described in such statements as a result of a number of factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, the unexpected unavailability of certain named speakers, the risk that the information and materials provided at eLink 2000 Hong Kong may not meet attendee expectations, fluctuations in operating results, general economic conditions, Commerce One's ability to effectively manage future growth, to retain and efficiently integrate its executive management team and to identify, hire, train and retain, in a highly competitive market, individuals highly skilled in the Worldwide Web and its rapidly changing technology. For a discussion of these and other risk factors that could affect Commerce One's business, see "Risk Factors" in Commerce One's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000.

Note to Editors: Commerce One, Many Markets. One Source., Global Trading Web, Commerce One.net, BuySite, MarketSite, Global Trading Platform, Common Business Library, XML Development Kit, XML Commerce Connector, MarketSite Builder, and SupplyOrder are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Commerce One, Inc. Enterprise Buyer and MarketSet are trademarks of Commerce One, Inc. and SAPMarkets, Inc. All other company, product, and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.