From: andrew@calvin.dgbt.doc.ca (Andrew Patrick)
Subject: Conference on Multimedia Communications - April, 1993
Followup-To: comp.multimedia
Organization: Communications Research Centre, Ottawa, Canada
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 16:30:24 GMT

           CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR REGISTRATION
                                    
                     MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS '93
                                    
             "FORGING THE LINK:  Market-Technology-Policy"
                                    
                           April 13-16, 1993
                                    
                         BANFF, ALBERTA CANADA


SPONSORED BY:  International Council for Computer Communication

HOSTED BY:  Unitel 
            ED TEL 
            AGT 
            Hewlett-Packard 
            Communications Canada


The Executive Committee of Multimedia Communications 1993 extends
a warm invitation to you to participate in one of the topical
conferences sponsored by the International Council for Computer
Communication.  At the most recent of its main biennial con-
ferences, ICCC '92, held in Genoa, Italy in October 1992, the
ICCC celebrated 20 years of working to promote the development of
computer communications.  One of the ICCC's major activities is
sponsoring conferences, including both regional and topical con-
ferences.  The 100 Governors of the ICCC live and work in most
regions of the world.  Its conferences provide a venue for dis-
cussion of global activities in the application of computer com-
munications as well as the emerging technical and policy develop-
ments.

The ICCC believes that multimedia communications is now an impor-
tant topic for discussion by an international audience.  Multi-
media is still often used in stand alone mode but some com-
municating applications are emerging.  Technology is continuing
to develop and the user interface is improving, allowing more
complex applications.  There are still many issues of policy and
regulation that need resolution to unleash the full power of this
technology.  At Banff next April you will be treated to a review
of the state-of-the-art in multimedia communications and a vision
for where the future leads.  Demonstrations as well as plenary
sessions and parallel theme track sessions will provide a rounded
view.  Tutorials will review the background to the issues.

The conference venue is the Banff Springs Hotel, built in the
19th century but fully up-to-date with a new conference centre
adjacent to the hotel.  Banff itself is a beautiful setting at
any time of the year.  Nestled in Canada's Rocky Mountains, Banff
draws visitors from many parts of the world to ski, golf, hike,
take pictures, or to participate in cultural events.  The Banff
Centre for the Arts is well known as a cultural and educational
Centre and especially for its work at the interface between cul-
ture and technology.  A special evening event at the Banff Centre
will give conference participants a view of the Centre's work.

The conference will provide an opportunity to share your
understanding and knowledge and to learn from others in this
spectacular and luxurious setting.  The Executive Committee of
Multimedia Communications '93 invites you to join with us to
explore the present and the future with multimedia communica-
tions.

Dorothy Phillips, Chair, Executive Committee


THEME OF THE CONFERENCE

The conference theme is "Forging the Links - Market, Technology,
Policy."  We believe that it is time for professionals from all
areas of multimedia technology to discuss their insight and
vision with each other. The conference will provide parallel ses-
sions to discuss each of the three theme tracks in depth.

The technology for multimedia communications is already being
applied.  The markets and applications theme track will review
applications in business, education, health care and entertain-
ment, and the market for these services. It will discuss effects
of this new way of communicating on social and personal life.

The platforms and architectures for multimedia communication con-
tinue to develop.  Higher bandwidth communication lines, faster
switches and better user interfaces are just over the horizon.
This theme track will explore some of the most recent develop-
ments from labs in several countries.

Policies in many areas need discussion and standardization in
order to allow communication between people globally.  The policy
theme track will explore international perspectives on copyright,
standards, publishing, broadcasting, and methods of stimulating
applications by government and industry leadership.

As well as theme track sessions, plenary sessions will address
these topics together, discussing how to forge the links between
them.  Demonstrations will provide a view of some of the latest
technology, both in stand alone and communicating multimedia.
Tutorials offered on the first day will provide an update on the
current status in each of the three theme areas with an overview
in the morning and a more specific topic in the afternoon.

Multimedia communications is arriving at our desktops and will
soon be on the doorsteps of our homes.  Multimedia Communications
'93 will provide both a broad perspective and in-depth discussion
of the many facets of this new communications mode.

The detailed conference program will be available in late Decem-
ber from the conference secretariat.


PROGRAM OUTLINE

Monday, April 12
18:00-20:00     Registration

Tuesday, April 13
9:00-12:00      Tutorials M1, T1, P1
12:00 Lunch
13:30-16:30     Tutorials M2, T2, P2
18:00-20:00     Welcoming reception

Wednesday, April 14
9:00-17:00      Plenary and parallel theme track sessions
10:00-18:00     Demonstrations room open
18:00-22:00     Special evening event at the Banff Centre for the Arts

Thursday, April 15
9:00-17:00      Plenary and parallel theme track sessions
10:00-18:00     Demonstrations room open
18:30-22:00     Reception and banquet

Friday, April 16
8:30-12:30      Plenary session integrating markets, technology, policy
12:30-14:00     Lunch
14:00 Departure

Conference events will take place in the Banff Springs Hotel and
Conference Centre.


PROCEEDINGS
The conference will publish proceedings which will be available
at the conference.  Proceedings will include papers received by
March 15, 1993.
Proceedings and demonstrations will also be published in CD-ROM.


TUTORIALS

Tuesday, April 13, 1993

M1 Introduction to Multimedia Systems   (9:00-12:00)
The sensory empowered computer now has the potential to transform
from a data and information processing technology to one of mul-
timedia knowledge transfer.  This tutorial explores the crucial
paradigm shift from the traditional text model of knowledge
transfer to the multimedia computer, and what it takes to
successfully exploit it in the Knowledge Processing Age.
Dr. Louis Stokes and Mr. John Kelly
DVS Communications, Ottawa

M2 Multimedia Applications  (13:30-16:30)
Multimedia applications will be demonstrated in a number of major
fields of training and communication.  Levels of interactivity
from linear presentation through to natural language interface
will be reviewed.  The overall multimedia creation and present-
ation processes, including hardware and software capabilities,
will be discussed.
Mr. Bill Currie
DVS Communications, Ottawa

T1 Multimedia Platforms  (9:00-12:00)
The tutorial will provide a thorough look at the benefits and
drawbacks of the most popular multimedia systems including the
Multimedia PC, Macintosh, CD-I, Amiga and Unix Workstations
Mr. Tom Wujec
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto

T2 Multimedia Telecommunications (13:30-16:30)
Introduction to multimedia telecommunications: seamless multi-
media connectivity - audio, video and data communications; multi-
point connectivity.  Canadian telecommunications support for mul-
timedia: digital network services today and tomorrow - ISDN,
Centrex Data, Megaplan, wideband circuits and ATM.
Telecommunications based multimedia products and applications:
computer based training, remote collaborative work and remote
surveillance.
Mr. Donald MacNeil
Stentor Resource Centre Inc., Ottawa

P1 Policy and Regulatory Issues (9:00-12:00)
A discussion of legal and regulatory issues affected by potential
multimedia communication systems: access, cost, rights to
intellectual property, copyright, privacy, censorship and content
control, etc.
Mr. Hank Intven
McCarthy Ttrault, Toronto

P2 Standards (13:30-16:30)
An acronym free exploration of standards.  The
"upstream/downstream" model for writing and adopting standards
applied to multimedia communications, e.g., audio, image and
video compression and document exchange.
Mr. John Gilbert
John A. Gilbert and Associates, Ottawa


DEMONSTRATION HIGHLIGHTS

Demonstrations will illustrate:
1.    The use of wideband and narrowband networks to deliver multi-
   media content and applications.
2.    Collaborative multimedia working environments that include
   personal video-conferencing or telepresence, shared screen
   work space and high speed file transfer.
3.    Stand alone multimedia applications for entertainment, 
   education, museums, libraries, business, industry and
   government.
4.    Interactive television applications.


WHO SHOULD COME?
This is the first international conference to focus on the
integration of the technical and policy aspects of multimedia
communications applications and their markets.  The conference is
intended to explore the growing emergence of multimedia applica-
tions and technology in telecommunications and stand alone
systems.  It aims to provide a forum to explore issues in multi-
media communications among researchers, system suppliers, system
users and policy makers.


ACCOMPANYING PERSONS' PROGRAM

Evenings

Tues. April 13  Welcoming Reception
Wed. April 14   Special Event at the Banff Centre for the Arts
Thurs. April 15 Reception and Banquet in the Banff Springs Hotel

Daytime

Local tours -   Tour operators will be available for daytime trips.
Lake Louise, lunch $38.00 plus GST
Columbia Ice Fields $39.25 plus GST


PRE AND POST CONFERENCE TRIPS
Pre and post conference vacation packages are available. Contact
Christine McLaren at the Conference Secretariat.



GENERAL INFORMATION
Banff, world renowned as one of the most beautiful year-round
mountain resorts, is located west of Calgary in the spectacular
Banff National Park.

The conference venue is the Banff Springs Hotel Conference Centre
attached to the magnificent Banff Springs Hotel.  The hotel is a
tribute to nature set in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
Grand and gracious, and modelled after a Scottish baronial
castle, the timeless elegance of the hotel is complemented by
contemporary standards of services.

A block of rooms has been reserved for your convenience at the
Banff Springs Hotel and a reservation form for the hotel,
included in this booklet, will identify your request as being
associated with the conference.  Please make your reservations
directly with the hotel.  Hotel check in time is 16:00, check out
is 12:00 noon.  A deposit will guarantee rooms for late arrival.
For those delegates arriving late in Calgary, several rooms have
been reserved at the Chateau Airport for your overnight con-
venience.

Delta (#S1300) and Canadian Airlines (#4257) are the official
conference airlines.  Please use the file number for each airline
when making reservations. Buses depart Calgary International Air-
port for Banff at 12:00 noon, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:30 daily, also
19:30 weekends - no reservation necessary - $25.  Taxis are
available at about $107.  For further information, contact the
conference secretariat (403)487-8102.  Transportation from the
hotel to Calgary International Airport will be arranged for
Friday afternoon; tickets can be purchased at the conference
desk.

Budget is the Official Car Rental company for the conference.
Intermediate size vehicles are $37/day and full size vehicles are
$39/day.  Both include unlimited mileage.  
Telephone: (403) 263-0505.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is refundable for international
delegates; information will be available at the conference desk.

Based on daytime averages for April of 8 Celsius or 46 Fahren-
heit, warm clothing is recommended.


REGISTRATION FEES
Early registration (before February 13, 1993) $595 Cdn plus 7%GST
Late registration  (after February 13, 1993)  $650 Cdn plus 7%GST

Tutorials (per tutorial)        $100 Cdn plus 7% GST

Accompanying persons registration $80 Cdn plus 7% GST

Your place at the conference is reserved when your registration
and payment are received by the Conference Secretariat.


CANCELLATION POLICY
The registration fee will be refunded only for cancellations
received in writing.  Requests for refunds by March 13 will
receive a full reimbursement, minus a $50 processing charge.
Cancellations received between March 13 and April 5 will receive
a full reimbursement, minus a $100 processing charge.  There will
be no refunds after April 5, 1993.


METHODS OF PAYMENT
As well as cheque or money order in Canadian dollars, VISA and
MasterCard will be accepted for registration payment.


CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
Multimedia Communications '93
Western Convention Consulting
Services Ltd.
15016 - 77 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA
T5R 3B3
phone: (403) 487-8102
fax: (403) 487-2417


________________________________________________________________


CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
Multimedia Communications'93
13-16 April, 1993
Banff, Alberta, Canada

Mail this form with your payment in Canadian funds to:

Multimedia Communications '93
Western Convention Consulting Services
15016 - 77 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta,
CANADA T5R 3B3

Registration fee: (before Feb. 13) $595 plus 7% GST ($636.65)____
              (after Feb. 13) $650  plus 7% GST ($695.50)____

Accompanying person registration fee: $80 plus 7% GST ($85.60)___

Tutorial fees: $100 each plus 7% GST ($107)

Tutorial choices: Morning: (9-12)   M1____ T1____P1____ ($107)____
         Afternoon:(1:30-4:30) M2_____T2_____P2____($107)____

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HOTEL RESERVATION FORM
Multimedia Communications '93
13-16 April, 1993  Banff, Alberta, Canada

Mail this form directly to the hotel:
Banff Springs Hotel
P.O. Box 960
Banff, Alberta T0L 0C0
Canada

We look forward to welcoming you to our hospitality and service.
To insure you of prompt reservation and check-in, kindly complete
the registration form and note the following: Reservations are
held until 4:00 p.m. unless guaranteed by a one night deposit.
Check-out time 12:00 noon. Reservation and deposits must be
received 30 days prior to arrival.  After this time, reservations
will be accepted on an availability basis only.  Deposits are
refundable if cancellation is received 72 hours prior to arrival.

Conference Rate:
Rooms/Day     Single/Twin     Taxes
Standard      $114      5% PST and 7% GST
Deluxe         $134        5% PST and 7% GST
Suites (please request prices from hotel)

Additional Costs/Day
Service - $7/person plus 7% GST

Keep a copy of this form as reference of your hotel booking.
Acknowledgement of payment and confirmation of your reservation
will be forwarded to you by Canadian Pacific Hotels.

Type of room requested:_____________________________
Rate:_______________________________________________
Method of payment:__________________________________
Arrival date:_______________________________________
Departure date:_____________________________________
Date mailed:________________________________________

Name of person requesting rooms

Last name:________________________________________________
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CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEES

INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Dr. Prem P. Gupta, New Delhi, India
Dr. Martin Silverstein, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Dr. John Bennett, Sydney, Australia,
Mr. John McKendree, Washington, D.C., USA,
Dr. S. Ramani, Bombay, India
Dr. Peter Jackson, Plano, Texas, USA
Mr. Allan Coulter, Brisbane, Australia
Professor Dr. Jens C. Arnbak, Delft, The Netherlands
Dr. Heather Hudson, San Francisco, California, USA
Professor A.S. Douglas, London, UK
Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Dr. Ira Cotton, ICCC Conference Governor, Martin Marietta,
Chantilly, Virginia, USA
Dr. Dorothy Phillips, Conference Chair Communications Research
Centre, Ottawa, Ontario
Mr. Richard Stursberg, Program Chair Unitel, Ottawa, Ontario
Professor Jerome Durlak, Demonstrations Chair, York University,
Toronto, Ontario
Professor Paul Hoffert, York University, Toronto, Ontario
Mr. Marcel Drouin, Canadian Workplace Automation Research Centre,
Laval, Quebec
Mrs. Susan Baldwin, Communications Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
Mr. Pierre Leduc, Communications Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
Professor David Coll, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario
Mr. Ed Prior, ED TEL, Edmonton, Alberta
Mr. Kevin Paterson, Communications Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Mr. Angus Oliver, AGT, Edmonton, Alberta
Mr. Peter Desrochers, AGT, Edmonton, Alberta
Mr. Neil Miles, Hewlett-Packard, Toronto, Ontario
Mr. Russ Hiebert, Hewlett-Packard, Ottawa, Ontario
Mr. William Collins, Ottawa Carleton Research Institute, Ottawa,
Ontario
Ms. Mary Frances Laughton, Communications Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
Mr. John Gilbert, John A. Gilbert and Associates, Ottawa, Ontario
Mr. Michael Century, Banff Centre for the Arts, Banff, Alberta
Mr. Belaineh Deguefe, Communications Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba

PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Mr. Richard Stursberg (Chair), Unitel, Ottawa, Ontario
Professor Paul Hoffert, York University, Toronto, Ontario
Professor Nicolas Georganas, University of Ottawa, Ontario
Mr. Sudhir Joshi, IBM Canada, Toronto, Ontario
Mr. Peter Lyman, NGL Consulting, Ottawa, Ontario
Dr. Ernest Chang, Alberta Research Council, Calgary, Alberta
Mr. David Ellis, Omnia Communications, Toronto, Ontario
Mr. Dan Sum, Communications Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
Mr. Pierre Leduc, Communications Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
Mr. John Kelly, DVS Communications, Ottawa, Ontario
Dr. Hannes Lubich, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich,
Switzerland
Mr. Ralf Steinmetz, IBM ENC, Heidelberg, Germany
Dr. Jos Costa, Bell-Northern Research, Ottawa, Ontario
Mr. Donald MacNeil, Stentor Resource Centre Inc., Ottawa, Ontario
Dr. Thomas Whalen, Communications Research Centre, Ottawa,
Ontario
Mr. Raymond Descout, Canadian Workplace Automation Research
Centre, Laval, Quebec
Mr. Georges Singer, Universit du Qubec  Montral, Quebec
Mr. Richard Simpson, The Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, B.C.
Mr. John Gilbert, John A. Gilbert and Associates, Ottawa, Ontario
Mr. Philip Hogg, Canadian Bankers' Association, Toronto, Ontario

DEMONSTRATIONS COMMITTEE
Professor Jerome Durlak, York University, Toronto, Ontario
(Chair)
Mr. Robert Dupuy, Canadian Workplace Automation Research Centre,
Laval, Quebec
Mr. Gareth Sansom, Communications Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
Mr. William Currie, DVS Communications, Ottawa, Ontario
Mr. Michael Grishko, Digital Equipment of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
Dr. Gerri Sinclair, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British
Columbia
Mr. Dan Thorburn, The Banff Centre for the Arts, Banff, Alberta
Mr. Donald Hamm, Communications Canada, Calgary, Alberta
Mr. Michael Keefe, Multiple Images Inc., Toronto, Ontario
Mr. Ben West, The Banff Centre for the Arts, Banff, Alberta

LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE

Mr. Ed Prior, ED TEL, Edmonton, Alberta
Mr. Glen Schey, Collective Communications Inc., Calgary, Alberta
Ms. Cathie Gordey, Alberta Government, Edmonton, Alberta
Mr. Paul Neufeld, Communications Canada, Calgary, Alberta
Ms. Mandy Morrison, TR Labs, Edmonton, Alberta
Mr. Peter Desrochers, AGT, Edmonton, Alberta

We thank the following organizations for their support of the
conference:

Alberta Research Council
The Banff Centre for the Arts
Bell Canada
Bell-Northern Research
Canadian Association of Courseware Producers
Canadian Bankers' Association
Carleton University
The Commonwealth of Learning
DVS Communications
IBM Canada
Information Technology Research Centre
John A. Gilbert and Associates
NGL Consulting
Ottawa Carleton Research Institute
Omnia Communications
Stentor Resource Centre Inc.
Telecommunications Research Institute of Ontario
Telesat Canada
Universit du Qubec  Montral
University of Ottawa
York University

-- 
Andrew Patrick, Ph.D.       Communications Research Centre, Ottawa, CANADA
                       andrew@calvin.dgbt.doc.CA
                       
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