The document discusses the Common Europe user community annual congress (CEC). It notes that the CEC provides education, experience sharing, influence, networking, and savings for IBM users. This year's CEC is being held in Milan, Italy and will include one-on-one sessions, multiple streams of sessions and presentations, a gala dinner, and opportunities to visit the expo area. The success of the CEC relies on contributions from the Common Europe organization team, IBM internationally and locally in Austria, and attendees.