>[Please excuse cross-posting to several lists]
>
>Conference announcement
>
> ICCC/IFIP Electronic Publishing '98
> Towards the Information-Rich Society
> 20-22 April 1998,
> The Central European University Residence and Conference Center,
> Budapest, Hungary
>
>The ICCC (International Council for Computer Communications) in
>conjunction with IFIP (International Federation for Information
>Processing) is pleased to announce the Second ICCC/IFIP Conference on
>Electronic Publishing to be held in the Central European University
>Residence and Conference Center, Budapest, Hungary, 20-22 April 1998. The
>title of this year's conference is Electronic Publishing '98 - Towards the
>Information-Rich Society. There will be two parallel tracks: one on
>socio-economic issues; and the other on technical issues. There will also
>be plenary sessions for papers and discussions that cover the whole of
>electronic publishing.
>
>A major underlying theme of the ICCC/IFIP Electronic Publishing
>conferences is the promotion of an 'exchange of experience' between the
>participants - especially between academics researching in the area, and
>publishers and others with practical experience. All papers are refereed
>to ensure high quality.
>
>...Keynote speakers
>
>We are particularly pleased to welcome our two invited speakers: Professor
>Sir Roger Elliott, ICSU Press (Former Chief Executive of Oxford University
>Press), UK, and Miles Ellis, Director of the Educational Technology
>Resources Centre, University of Oxford, UK.
>
>...Target audience
>
>The Conference is aimed at anyone involved in the production, provision,
>or use of Electronic Publishing and/or its products, or the academic study
>of these activities. This includes (but is not limited to): publishers;
>providers of net services; providers of support services for e-publishing;
>information professionals; librarians; information consultants; all
>academics in information and publishing studies; and others with an
>interest in any aspect of e-publishing and the provision of public
>information.
>
>...A truly international Conference
>
>We already have speakers from 20 countries and expect delegates from even
>more. We have speakers from: Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic,
>France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Lithuania, Macedonia, the
>Netherlands, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden,. Ukraine, UK, and
>the USA
>
>...Conference language
>
>The working language of the Conference is English with simultaneous
>translation into Russian.
>
>...The Programme
>
>An Advance Programme (in timetable form), including links to abstracts of
>papers, is available at:
>
> http://www.ukc.ac.uk/library/ICCC98/advprogttbl.htm
>
>NB. This is the Advance Programme and speakers, times, etc. may change.
>The Web page will be updated with any changes.
>
>...Brochure
>
>A colour brochure is available - you may request one from:
>
> [log in to unmask]
>
>...Exhibition
>
>An Exhibition is being organised in parallel with the Conference. The
>exhibition will be open to Conference delegates and external visitors. If
>you are interested in exhibiting please contact:
>
>Laszlo Szeibert
>Open Society Institute
>Electronic Publishing Development Program
>Tel: +36 1 327 3122
>Fax: +36 1 327 3042
>E-mail: [log in to unmask]
>
>...The Venue
>
>The Conference is to be held at the Central European University Residence
>and Conference Center. This a 'state of the art' conference centre
>completed in 1995. We have been enabled to use this venue with the help of
>a team from the Electronic Publishing Development Program of the Open
>Society Institute, Budapest, led by Michael Kay. This team is also
>providing the Local Organisation for the Conference.
>
>*** The Organising Committee would like to acknowledge the financial
>support provided to ICCC/IFIP Electronic Publishing '98 by the Electronic
>Publishing Development Program funded by the Foundation Open Society
>Institute. ***
>
>...Accommodation
>
>(Note: See 'Fees' below for charges)
>
>The majority of delegates will be accommodated in the Conference Center
>itself. These are single rooms with showers, direct-dial telephones and
>cable television. The complex includes a self-service restaurant and
>coffee lounge. There is also an indoor swimming pool and sauna.
>
>We have also reserved rooms in other hotels. These are not within easy
>walking distance of the venue so transport will be arranged to and from
>these hotels during the Conference.
>
>The allocation of rooms will be on a 'first come - first served' principle
>with the Conference Center rooms being allocated first.
>
>In all cases the accommodation is 'bed and breakfast' only and you will
>need to pay separately for any other meals and services.
>
>*** The accommodation we have reserved is limited so you are advised to
>Register for the Conference as soon as possible if you want one of these
>rooms! ***
>
>Alternatively you are free to make your own accommodation arrangements if
>you wish. Simply indicate you are doing this in the space on the
>Registration Form for 'other special needs' and leave the accommodation
>section of the form blank.
>
>...Fees
>
>The Conference Fee (includes lunch/refreshments at the Conference)
>is 200 UK Pounds or 350 US Dollars.
>
>Single accommodation (single, bed and breakfast) is available at
>40 UK Pounds or 70 US Dollars per night.
>
>NB - All fees must be paid in advance of the Conference.
>
>...Registration
>
>Delegates should register using the official registration form. Copies in
>various electronic formats can be found at our main Web page:
>
> http://www.ukc.ac.uk/library/ICCC98/index.htm
>
>or you may request a paper or fax copy. Please e-mail
>
> [log in to unmask]
>
>giving your full postal address or fax number (including international
>code).
>
>...Sponsorship opportunities
>
>Would you like to be a sponsor of an identified item or event?
>A list of items/events than can be sponsored can be found at:
>
> http://www.ukc.ac.uk/library/ICCC98/icccsplst.htm
>
>If you would like to identify your company with this Conference please
>contact:
>
>Prof Dipak Khakhar
>Department of Informatics
>Ole Romers vag 6
>S-22363 Lund
>Sweden
>
>E-mail: [log in to unmask]
>Tel: +46 46 222 8028
>Fax: +46 46 222 4528
>
>...Any other enquiries
>
>If you have any enquiries about the Conference please e-mail:
>
> [log in to unmask]
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
|