There is increasing interest in the use of networks not just for communication or remote data access, but also for the coupling of computers, instruments, data archives, etc., with each other and with humans. Some of these applications include collaborative environments, distributed computing, computer-enhanced instrumentation, distributed data mining, digital libraries, and problem solving environments. The Grid Forum is being proposed as a means of enhancing the effectiveness of these diverse activities by providing communication among practitioners and, in particular, the definition of standard infrastructure elements. The draft agenda at the end of this announcement includes additional details on how this meeting and the Grid Forum might operate.
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It is emphasized that the goal is to establish a broad-based community forum that accommodates a variety of interests and approaches. Broad participation is encouraged. The latest information regarding agenda updates, registration procedures, local hotels, directions to Ames, etc. will be available at this location. The meeting started with a series of presentations by representatives of Grid-related projects and activities. TBA Candidate Grid Forum activities Two broad-based activities have got started in the last year that appear to be candidates for Grid Forum sponsorship as well as a potential model for GF working groups.