More than 100 delegates representing 16 countries participated in PTP Europe's Annual Conference held in Angoulême, France, May 11-13, 2001. Delegates enjoyed local food, music and art exhibitions between the conference sessions. The opening event allowed delegates an opportunity to gather with participants of “European Week” which is an all-France program. Mary Eisenhower, greeted the attendees of both events along with representatives of “European Week” and the Mayor's office of Angoulême. The PTP Art Exhibition was inaugurated with material from the PTP Cartoon Program held in January. This exhibition consists of art pieces from 30 young cartoonists from throughout Europe. It is available for all PTP Chapters; included is a catalogue and slide presentation.

   Coral Gables, Florida Chapter President, Bob Ferriera and  Angoulême Chapter  President, Annick Debienare planned another event for the PTP European Artistic Ambassador Program with a cultural exchange with the Florida Chapters. The  Angoulême/Coral Gables "Art Festival" began September 1 and ran through September 10, 2001. This Artistic Ambassador initiative by Bob Ferreira, President, Trustee and Artistic Ambassador Committee member between Florida and France was at Chateau de Saint-Auvent and the Domaine de Chatelard.