FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 31, 2002

FORECASTING SUMMIT 2002 TO BE HELD IN BOSTON: ONE-OF-A-KIND EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER PRACTIONERS AND ACADEMICS TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE.

May 31, 2002, Business Forecast Systems of Belmont, MA has announced that the Forecasting Summit 2002 will be held in Boston Massachusetts September 23-25, 2002. This unique 3-day event is designed to disseminate best practices in the field of forecasting and bring together forecasters from a wide range of industries and disciplines.

The conference features a four-track format including educational lectures, tutorials, industry round-table discussions, hands-on computer workshops, case studies, practitioner presentations, live data analysis sessions, open Q&A, general sessions and several social events to encourage networking. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. J. Scott Armstrong, Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, a noted researcher and author in the field of forecasting.

Contact: Eric Stellwagen, Vice President
617 484-5050
e-mail: estellwagen@forecastpro.com