From: robertj@TEKGEN.BV.TEK.COM (503 Robertj Jaquiss 627-4444 DS 50-454)
Newsgroups: alt.cd-rom
Subject: SIGCAT 92 CONFERENCE
Date: 8 Apr 92 15:45:45 GMT
Reply-To: 503 Robertj Jaquiss 627-4444 DS 50-454
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     I am posting a copy of information I received regarding the
SIGCAT (Special Interest Group on CD-ROM Applications & Technology) 92
conference.  If you want to know the ins and outs of CD-ROM here is a low cost
way to do so.

	Robert S. Jaquiss Jr.
	Co-Chair SIG-TEAL (Special Interest Group To Expedite the Accommodations
Law)

Phone: (503) 627-4444 (Work)
Internet: robertj@tekgen.bv.tek.com
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                            REMINDER
                 SIGCAT '92 is Fast Approaching!
                        April 27-29, 1992
         National Institute of Standards and Technology
                     Gaithersburg, Maryland
     The National Conference and Educational Symposium on CD-ROM
(SIGCAT '92) is fast approaching. This first national SIGCAT
conference, sponsored by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and
the Federation of Information Processing Councils (FGIPC), is
being hosted by the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The conference will
feature three full days of presentations from the CD-ROM
industry, as well as the Federal Government, on the applications
and technology of CD-ROM.
                 Keynote Speech~Hon. Charlie Rose
     The Honorable Charlie Rose (Rep-NC) will be keynoting SIGCAT
'92 and providing a perspective on how the use of CD-ROM is
profoundly changing the way the Federal Government is managing
and disseminating its vast information resources. Congressman
Rose, who is chairman of the Joint Committee on Printing, is
uniquely qualified to provide a vision of what impact CD-ROM
technology might have on the world's largest printer~the U.S.
Federal Government.

                  Opening Speech~Dr. Fred Wood
Dr. Fred Wood from the Office of Technology Assessment of the
U.S. Congress will be the opening speaker. He will provide some
thoughts on how CD-ROM might help keep America competitive by
enhancing the flow of scientific and technical information
between the public and private sectors of our society.

                Government/Industry Announcements
     During the opening ceremonies attendees will hear
announcements from those involved in the CD-ROM industry. These
announcements will come from the Federal Government  and from the
CD-ROM industry itself which continues to develop new tools and
technologies.
                      Preliminary Workshops
     In addition, five pre-conference workshops are planned to
educate those new to CD-ROM on the fundamentals of the technology
and how it is applied as an information management tool. The
first 120 registrants will be issued complimentary passes to
attend one of five introductory workshops on Sunday, April 26,
1992, from 2:00~5:00 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott or
Woodfin~Suites Hotels. Enrollment for each workshop is limited to
30 participants. Please include your choice of topic on the
attached registration form. The topics are:
** Fundamentals of CD~ROM
** Fundamentals of Multimedia CD~ROMS
** Fundamentals of Networking CD~ROMS
** Pre~Mastering of CD~ROMS
** CD~ROM Software Fundamentals

                        Technology Track
     The Technology Track will feature speakers chosen for their
expertise on key CD-ROM issues involving software, standards,
production, and media reliability. This track will also provide
an in-depth look at the application of CD-ROM to the library,
educational, geographic information systems, and handicapped
environments.

                       Applications Track
     In parallel with the Technology Track will be the
Applications Track which will serve to showcase over 40 separate
CD-ROM success stories from the Federal sector.

     Many of these projects have resulted in CD-ROM discs which
are saving the Government tremendous amounts of money, as well as
providing the average citizen with unprecedented access to the
Government's vast storehouse of data and information.

                 CD~ROM Industry Vendor Exhibits
     A vendor exhibition area will showcase over 40 companies
from the CD-ROM industry, providing information and
demonstrations of the latest hardware and software tools and
technologies. The very latest in CD-Recordable systems will be on
display, allowing attendees to see first hand how easy it is to
create a fully-compatible ISO 9660 CD-ROM disc in a matter of
minutes.

            CD-ROM Information Resource Center (CIRC)
     A unique part of SIGCAT '92 will be the CD-ROM Resource
Information Center (CIRC). Centrally located in the conference
area, the CIRC will provide a convenient and accessible display
of the industry's leading CD-ROM publications and information
resources. Conference attendees will be able to readily examine
and sample the myriad sources of information (books, periodicals,
directories, catalogs, etc.) currently available on CD-ROM
applications and technology.

                     Networking and CD-ROMS
     Another feature at the conference will be a working local
area network (LAN) linking the vendor exhibit area with
information ~kiosks~ located throughout the conference area.
These kiosks will serve as access points to networked CD-ROM
servers from a variety of vendors as well as provide a convenient
means for attendees (and their offices) to keep in touch.

                   Helping Maximize Your Time
     SIGCAT '92 has been designed to maximize the productive time
of conference attendees by allowing ample time to both attend
sessions as well as visit exhibitors. Videotapes of the entire
Applications Track will be available at a nominal cost. Lunches
will be provided every day as part of the conference fee. To
provide an opportunity for informal interaction an off-site
barbecue is also planned.

                         Transportation
     BWI Limo, 301/441-2345, offers commercial van service from
Baltimore-Washington Airport to the Gaithersburg area. Call for
reservations.
     Airport Transfer Van Service, 301/948-4515, is available
from Dulles International and Washington National Airports to
Gaithersburg.
     The Washington Metro has subway service to Gaithersburg.
Metro can be boarded at Washington National Airport.
     Transportation will be provided daily between the hotels and
NIST.
                    Registration Information
     For additional information please call: Lori Phillips, NIST,
Public Affairs Division, Conference Office, 301/975-4513.
                            Reminder
                           SIGCAT '92
                       National Conference
                               and
                      Educational Symposium
                               on
                             CD~ROM
                        April 27~29, 1992

Sponsored by:
     U.S. Geological Survey
     Federation of Government Information Processing Councils
     Special Interest Group on CD~ROM Applications and Technology
          (SIGCAT)
Hosted by:
     U.S. Department of Commerce Technology Administration
     National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
          Gaithersburg, Md.

_________________________________________________________________

                   Symposium Registration Card
                           SIGCAT '92
                        April 27-29, 1992
Last Name____________________
First Name____________________
Company____________________
Street Address____________________
Rm. No./Mail Code____________________
City, State, Zip____________________
Country____________________
Business Telephone____________________
Fax No.____________________

Registration Fee                                             $160
Preliminary Workshop Topic Preference______________________
                         Form of Payment
          Check enclosed made payable to NIST/SIGCAT '92.
          (Checks from outside USA should be written on a USA
          bank.)
     MasterCard No. _______________________________ Exp. ________
          Visa card No. _________________________________ Exp.
          Authorized Signature ________________________
          Purchase order No. ________________________

Please return this form to:
Office of the Comptroller
A807 Administration Building
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, Md. 20899