MONTREAL, Canada, May 12, 2004 - AD OPT Technologies Inc. ("AD OPT") (TSX: AOP) a leading developer and vendor of advanced workforce management solutions, is pleased to announce details of their Altitude PBS Symposium. This one-day intensive symposium is the company's first ever customer conference dedicated exclusively to the Altitude PBS solution.

"We are excited to welcome our international airline clients to this unique gathering of Altitude PBS users," said AD OPT's Gilles Lapierre, Divisional Vice President, Altitude. The goal of the product-focused symposium is to provide planners and crewmembers with additional tools required to maximize the value derived from the Altitude PBS solution. "Through interactive sessions, planners will improve their ability to construct efficient schedules, while crewmembers will benefit from bidding strategies that will ensure they get the most out of their bids."

Mr. Lapierre added, "Not only is this conference aimed at optimizing the use of the Altitude PBS solution, it is also a celebration. This year marks Altitude PBS' 10th year anniversary. We are extremely proud of this important milestone in our history, and will use this opportunity to celebrate Altitude PBS' accomplishments with the airline clients who continue to be an integral part of this success."

The Altitude PBS Symposium will be held today in Montreal, Canada.

ABOUT ALTITUDE
AD OPT's Altitude is a suite of crew planning, scheduling and management solutions for the airline industry. At a time when airlines are increasingly being challenged to improve operational efficiencies, the Altitude suite of products optimizes workforce deployment in a way that balances the interests of the airline and its crewmembers.

ABOUT AD OPT
AD OPT (TSX: AOP) is a leading provider of advanced workforce planning, scheduling and management solutions. AD OPT's best-in-class applications enable organizations to quantify labour costs, enhance planning capabilities, and improve employee quality of life. Headquartered in Montreal with offices in British Columbia, Canada and Queensland, Australia, the Company's industry-specific solutions operate in more than 400 facilities worldwide. For more information, visit us at www.ad-opt.com.