Work to be carried out within W3C-LA includes the development of Demonstrator systems , including implementations of new HTTP technologies, aimed at improving the performance of the web, use of new CSS and HTML facilities to demonstrate best practices for information providers, PICS for rating and filtering materials, etc. A series of Symposia and Workshops will be held which will describe web advances and the development of the demonstrators. To enhance the communication between W3C and the Web community, W3C have opened a number of offices. The launch of W3C-LA and the establishment of W3C Offices in the UK should be welcomed by members of the UK Higher Education community, as it will help in developing links with the body responsible for coordinating web developments. It is now timely for institutions to consider joining.
Members become the best informed organisations about the Web allowing mature decision making.
W3C Members are seen to be the play-makers evolving the Web and its services. All the main players are Members. Members participate in the policy forming activities that chart the future of the Web. Members submit proposals, make and implement decisions that shape the future of the Web. Members through their involvement with W3C become the preferred suppliers or the expert users of Web products and services.