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An Invitation..
Ladies and Gentlemen:
You might think at the initial glance; "The Gaul!". However,
quite seriously, some of the esteemed members of this community might
consider the following announcement more in depth. We invite you --
sincerely to join us in Hawaii, for PNC - People, Networks &
Communication '94.
Our very best.
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Enclosure:-
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TITLE: " PNC - People, Networks & Communication '94 "
THEME: " Turning 21 - A Journey to Maturity "
TOPIC: The Emergence of Application, Information Technology &
Policy for the 21st Century.
HOST CITY: Honolulu; Island of Oahu - " The Gathering Place ", Hawaii.
VENUE: Mid-Pacific Conference Center,
Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort.
DATES: October 11 - 14, 1994.
Sponsored by The Pacific Network Consortium Limited.
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The Pacific Network Consortium Ltd., an EMERGING Not-for-Profit Regional
Network Services Provider, invites you to enjoy our hospitality and join
us in Hawaii for PNC - People, Networks and Communication '94.
PNC '94 will facilitate a close exploration to the Building of the
Information Super-Highway and examine the essential ingredients to one -
being a member among a larger, responsible and informed participating
citizenry within a Global Informatic Society. This Conference will lay
focus to the various concerns as it relates to participation, management,
policy, operations, security and factors of collaboration within and
through the NII-National Information Infrastructure; here in the United
States and the similar structures in forming - elsewhere in the World.
A TASTE of subject areas that will be featured....
O- What will NII mean to me?
O- When will it really be here?
O- Who will fund the NII?
O- Who will be the large stakeholders?
O- What role will & must the Government have in developing the NII?
O- What does NII mean in terms of Global Citizenry, Fueling
Competitiveness in Industry and Education?
O- How must the Educational culture evolve to practically react
with existing and emerging informatic technology?
O- What are some of the problems associated with the youthfulness
in the deployment of Networked Information Systems and their use?
O- What are the driving forces behind the large scale proliferation
of information systems?
O- What are the benefits of Networking and Inter-Networking?
O- How can companies benefit from connectivity to Global Networks?
O- What is the promise of an Electronic Government?
O- What is Community Computing; is it an EQUALIZING force for
citizenry within the NII? ( MYTH & REALITY )
O- How will information services be structured in the 21st Century?
O- How will public libraries of the 21st Century service their
patrons?
O- What is the need for Law & Order on the Information
Super-Highway?
O- Who & What, will govern the authenticity of information?
Confirmed Speakers who have agreed to present as of 04/12/1994.
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Ms. Gale Warshawsky - Co-ordinator for Computer Security Education
& Awareness - Lawrence Livermore National
Laboratory (LLNL); Computer Security Awareness
Outreach Program for Children.
Mr. Charlie Atterbury - Ret., Dir.: Information, Computer & Network
Security; The Eastman Kodak Company.
Dr. Vinton G. Cerf - Senior Vice-President; Data Architecture, MCI.
Dr. William Washburn - Executive Director; CIX - The Commercial
Internet EXchange.
Mr. Thomas Kappock - Vice-Chairman; Bancorp Hawaii, Inc.
Bancorp Hawaii, Inc., is the largest Financial
Institution in the PACIFIC Region with Assets
exceeding U.S $12.5 Billion.
Ms. Linda Delzeit - Administrator; Academy One Educational Network,
NPTN - National Public Telecomputing Network.
Mr. H. Leonard Fisher - Ret. Manager; Specialized Libraries of LLNL
and Senior Adjunct Professor of
Telecomunications Management; School of
Technology & Industry, Golden Gate University.
Mr. Scott Charney, Esq. - United States Attorney-in-Charge; Computer
Crime Unit, United States Department of Justice.
Dr. Thomas Saka - Information Specialist; State of Hawaii -
Department of Education: IRM - Information
Resource Management Division.
Dr. Hank Becker - College of Education, University of California
at Irvine.
Mr. Christopher Baker - Consultant; IAEA - International Atomic Energy
Agency, Network & Systems Administration:
DEP - Department of Educational Programs,
Argonne National Laboratory.
Mr. Michael Higgins - Chief; Office of Counter Measures, DISA -
Defense Information Systems Agency.
Ms. Gail Thackeray, Esq. - Special Prosecutor; Maricopa County
Prosecutor's Office & The Organized Crime
Division; Phoenix, Arizona.
Mr. James Lewis - Liaison Officer; NIIT - The National
Information Infrastructure Testbed Consortia.
Mr. Bruce Nelson - Novell Inc.
Mr. Dain Gary - Administration: CERT/CC - The Computer Emergency
Response Task-force Co-ordinating Center,
Carnegie Mellon University.
Dr. Richard Smith - Director of Instructional Technology, Huston
Independent School District; Huston, Texas.
Mr. Walter Pioli - Director; National Network Services, GTE.
Mr. William Cook Esq. - Villian, Brinks, Olds, Hofer, Gilson & Lione.
(Mr. Cook is a former United States Attorney;
now practicing in the area of Information
technology and evolving policies within, and
associated with, the NII - National Information
Infrastructure.
Ms. Bonnie Bracey - Member: United States Presidential Advisory
Council for the development of the National
Information Infrastructure.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION TEMPLATE:
___________________________________
Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss: __________________________________________________
Preferred Name on Name Tag: _____________________________________________
Organization Name: ______________________________________________________
Postal Address (Line 1): ________________________________________________
Postal Address (Line 2): ________________________________________________
Province/State: _________________________________________________________
Country & Postal/Zip Code: ______________________________________________
Title: __________________________________________________________________
Telephone & Telecopier Numbers: _________________________________________
Electronic Mail Address: ________________________________________________
Form of Payment: [ ] CHEQUE [ ] BANK DRAFT [ ] MONEY ORDER.
Please issue your Cheque, Bank Draft or Money Order - payable to:
The Pacific Network Consortium Ltd.
___________________________________
Please send your Payment; together with your Registration Template to:
The Pacific Network Consortium Ltd.
Suite 814
415 Nahua Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815.
United States of America.
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ADVANCE REGISTRATION FEES:
(MUST be received - on, or before August 5, 1994)
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FULL CONFERENCE - 3 1/2 Days.
GENERAL ADMISSION. : $ 690.00
Members of Non-Profit & Educational Organizations. : $ 490.00
Members of the K-12 Community - for K-12 DAY ONLY. : $ 150.00
(October 12, 1994)
Students. (FULL 3 1/2 DAYS) : $ 70.00
Student CONFERENCE FEES PER DAY. : $ 20.00
-- SEE below, for special conditions --
LATE REGISTRATION FEES:
(after August 5, 1994)
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FULL CONFERENCE - 3 1/2 Days.
GENERAL ADMISSION. : $ 890.00
Members of Non-Profit & Educational Organizations. : $ 790.00
Members of the K-12 Community - for K-12 DAY ONLY. : $ 250.00
(October 12, 1994)
Students. (FULL 3 1/2 DAYS) : $ 70.00
Student CONFERENCE FEES PER DAY. : $ 20.00
-- SEE below, for special conditions --
Please NOTE special conditions:
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FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICES:
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1) Food and Beverage services within the conference sessions will be
available to those attendees from categories of General Admission and
Members of Non-Profit and Educational Organizations.
Members of the K-12 Schools Community who will be attending the
Conference - on the K-12 Day (October 12, 1994) ONLY, will also be
extended Food and Beverage services within the conference sessions.
2) Student fees DO NOT include Food and Beverage Services.
TOURS & EXTERNAL FUNCTIONS:
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External Tours and Function fees are NOT included in ALL categories of
conference fees.
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Accomodations:
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For your convenience - The Pacific Network Consortium Ltd., have
made available, through special arrangements with HILTON HOTELS;
quality and spacious accomodations. The Hilton Hawaiian Village
is the largest hotel property on the Island.
The Hilton Hawaiian Village sports fine accomodations within our
Island Paradise, at a GREAT value. To receive the Special Rate
Extension, Please call 1-800-445-8667 & REFER to: "PNC - People,
Networks & Communications '94 ".
The rates are as follows:
PNC '94 Hotel Rates: Current Hotel Rates:
Garden View $ 140.00 + Tax $ 225.00
Partial Ocean View $ 155.00 + Tax $ 250.00
Ocean View $ 170.00 + Tax $ 275.00
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Travel.
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United Airlines has been chosen as the OFFICIAL CARRIER for " PNC
- People, Networks & Communication '94.
United Airlines, is pleased to offer a 5% discount off the LOWEST
applicable fare, including 1st (FIRST) class, or 10% Discount off
the UNRESTRICTED BUA COACH fare; through a special arrangement
with The Pacific Network Consortium Ltd.,
Help support PNC - People, Networks & Communications '94. Secure
your reservations with United Airlines; offering you the MOST in
convenience & flexibility with the LARGEST number of seats (5100)
PER DAY to HONOLULU. To obtain the best fares or schedule Inform-
ation, please call UNITED AIRLINES Specialized Meeting Reservation
Center at 1-800-521-4041. Reservation Specialists are on duty 7
days a week, from 7:00 A.m. to 10:00 P.m., Eastern Time (U.S.)
It is a general fact that there exists from time to time, " AIR
FARE WARS " between many of the Airlines in these United States.
United Airlines stands ready, to offer competitive rates to Hawaii
as a Value Destination. So, please enquire about these value fares
-- before you book your reservation.
Please be sure to REFERRENCE I.D. number " 548NY " to receive
MUCH REDUCED fare considerations. As a UNITED Meeting Attendee,
You WILL also qualify for special discounts on HERTZ Rental Cars.
Mileage Plus members will receive FULL credit for all miles flown
to HONOLULU.
For your convenience, United will mail your tickets or you can pick
up your tickets at your travel agent's desk or an United Airlines
ticket office.
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Contact Information:
PNC - People, Networks & Communication '94
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Conference Chairman: Dr. Ernest Kho, Jr.
Chairman - Department of Chemistry,
University of Hawaii - Hilo.
Telephone: 808.933.3383
Telecopier: 808.933.3693
E.mail: [email protected]
Conference Coordinator: Mr. Robert Mathews.
Chairman - Steering Committee,
The Pacific Network Consortium Ltd.
Telephone & Telecopier: 808.921.2097
E.mail: [email protected]
* Larger Conference details, Tour and External Function Information will *
* be released in the days to follow *
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