ANSYS, INC. ANOUNCES DATES FOR ITS ‘CONVERGE’ EUROPEAN REGIONAL CONFERENCES

Leading CAE Provider To Present Its Product Roadmap And Integrated Technology ‘Workbench Platform’

SHEFFIELD, UK – August 29, 2007 – ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANSS), a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced the dates for its European Regional Conferences. The conferences provide the best opportunity to learn first hand about the company’s product roadmap, integration strategy and comprehensive portfolio of leading CAE tools for CFD, FEA and Electromagnetics analysis.

‘Converge’ conferences are being held in Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Belgium (Benelux) and Sweden (Nordic countries) this Autumn, with the agenda for each conference designed to comprehensively meet the needs of customers and prospects. Each meeting will feature presentations on:

•the ANSYS product roadmap and technology integration plans •the ANSYS Workbench vision •the full ANSYS CAE product portfolio – the most comprehensive on the market •keynote user application case studies from key clients

There will also be the opportunity to meet ANSYS executives and expert ANSYS CAE engineers with specialisms in FEA, CFD and related technologies, plus a partner Simulation Showcase exhibit and demo area.

The German conference will be a joint event, held between ANSYS Germany and CADFEM, the ANSYS distributor in the region. Of particular note at the event is the presence of Peter Bofinger, a member of the German Council of Economic Experts, who will present as a keynote speaker. The Italian conference will also be a joint event between ANSYS Italy and the Italian ANSYS distributor, Enginsoft. Also of note, the UK conference is running a special CAE healthcare symposium for this emerging new market on the day preceding the conference, along with a comprehensive range of training packages.

As always, each conference includes an evening dinner event, ensuring the opportunity to network and share ideas with other members of the CAE user community.

The dates for each conference, and links to further information and registration are:

UK ANSYS UK ‘Converge’ European Regional Conference 2 – 4 October De Vere Carden Park Hotel (Nr. Chester) www.converge.ansys.com/uk

Sweden ANSYS Nordic ‘Converge’ European Regional Conference 8 – 9 October Radisson SAS Sacndinavia Hotel, Gothenburg www.converge.ansys.com/se

France ANSYS France ‘Converge’ European Regional Conference 18 – 19th October Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel www.converge.ansys.com/fr

Italy ANSYS Italy ‘Converge’ European Regional Conference 25 – 26th October Villa Caroli-Zanchi (Nr. Stezzano/Bergamo) http://meeting2007.enginsoft.it/

Belgium ANSYS Benelux ‘Converge’ European Regional Conference 8 – 9 November Astrid Park Plaza Hotel, Antwerp www.converge.ansys.com/be

Germany ANSYS Germany ‘Converge’ European Regional Conference & 25th CADFEM Users’ Meeting November 21st – 23rd Dresden International Conference Center www.usersmeeting.com/4299.html -ends-

For media information, please contact: Leigh Bramall ANSYS European Corporate PR Specialist 0044 (0)114 281 8888 Leigh.bramall@ansys.com www.ansys.com

About ANSYS, Inc. ANSYS, Inc., founded in 1970, develops and globally markets engineering simulation software and technologies widely used by engineers and designers across a broad spectrum of industries. The Company focuses on the development of open and flexible solutions that enable users to analyze designs directly on the desktop, providing a common platform for fast, efficient and cost-conscious product development, from design concept to final-stage testing and validation. The Company and its global network of channel partners provide sales, support and training for customers. Headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., with more than 40 strategic sales locations throughout the world, ANSYS, Inc. and its subsidiaries employ approximately 1,400 people and distribute ANSYS products through a network of channel partners in over 40 countries. Visit www.ansys.com for more information.

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