Date: Tue, 3 Mar 92 02:49:54 MST From: mbarry@ISIS.CS.DU.EDU.CS.DU.EDU(Marshall Barry) Subject: File 10--Updated Info on 2nd Annual Int'l BBSing & Elec. Comm Conf. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Terry Travis or Michelle Weisblat IBECC A Non-Profit Educational, Literary, and Scientific Society P.O. Box 486 Louisville, CO 80027-0486 Presents The 1992 International BBSing and Electronic Communications Conference (303) 426-1847 [VOICE] (303) 429-0449 [Fax] (303) 426-1866 [DATA/BBS] E-Mail: IBECC@f69.n104.z1.FidoNet.Org What is IBECC '92? ------------------ IBECC '92 is the SECOND ANNUAL International BBSing and Electronic Communications Conference. It will be held AUGUST 13-16, 1992 in Denver, Colorado. This year's theme is "Socially Responsible Computing." -------------- Special Guests -------------- DR. JERRY POURNELLE, Ph.D. - Computer Columnist and Editor (Byte), Author (Science Fact and Fiction), Lecturer, Consultant on the Impact of High Technology on Society, Chairman of the Citizen's Advisory Council on National Space Policy, and Outspoken Social Critic - Speaking on "Socially Responsible Computing", the future of communications and technology in an electronic world, as well as his own views on the society of tomorrow. LARRY NIVEN - Futurist, Hugo Award-Winning Author, Designer of Worlds, Supporter of Space Conquest - Speaking on the future of networks as personal interfaces, reality overtaking fantasy, and living with computers when you really don't want to. DAVID HUGHES, SR. - Architect of Big Sky Telegraph (the Montana Electronic School House), Consultant, Mover and Shaker, President of Old Colorado City Communications, U.S. Military (ret) - Speaking on NREN, the SuperComputer Highway, and education through computers and networking. Attending IBECC '92 ------------------- IBECC '92 is an intensive THREE-DAY conference. Sessions planned include: "Introduction to BBSing" (What is a BBS, and How Do I Use It?), "BBSes and the Law" (The Legal Rights and Responsibilities of BBS Operators and Users), "Safe Computing" (The Detection and Prevention of Computer Infection), "Rumor Control 1992" (Knowing the Difference Between Fact and Fiction, and Taking Action Where Needed), "Why Kelly CAN Read" (An Exploration into Education and the Computer), "NREN" (The National SuperComputer Highway and How it Will Affect Us All), "Staying Alive" (BBSing, Electronic Communication and the Homebound / Physically Challenged), and "Security? What's That?" (The What, Why, and How of Keeping Your Data and Information Safe). Should you attend? If you have an interest in electronic communications, bulletin boards, telecommuting, security or safe computing, yes. If you would like to understand what a "hacker" is, and is not, and what you can do to protect your electronic privacy, yes. If your children make more use of your modem or computer than you do, yes. In fact, unless you have absolutely no interest in using your computer for interacting with the world, you should be there! So that the conference will retain its personal and informal atmosphere, attendance at IBECC '92 is strictly limited. What Is IBECC? -------------- IBECC is a Non-Profit Educational, Scientific, Literary and Charitable Society (IRS 501(c)(3) applied for). Incorporated in Colorado, IBECC's purposes include the promotion of national and international electronic communications, the advancement of telecommunications and teleconferencing, the improvement of communications between electronic networks, education in the uses, requirements, and security of online services, and general support of the electronic community. A non-profit organization, IBECC is much MORE than just another %trade show' -- it is a year-round clearing house for ideas, news, and relevant information. IBECC represents the interests and concerns of not only the professional, but the hobbyist and home user as well. IBECC is primarily Volunteer-Run. Membership (currently $25.00/year individual, $100.00/year corporate) pays for the IBECC Newsletter and electronic Bulletin Board System (BBS), telephones, support and information services, etc. - not salaries. The founders of IBECC, who are all handicapped, are extensively involved in computer networks and electronic communications, and also run several BBSes in the Denver area. ---------------------------------------- IBECC '92 Membership & Hotel Information ---------------------------------------- (All Rates are in U.S. Dollars) VIP (Includes IBECC Membership and VIP Suite) SPECIAL RATE THROUGH MARCH 8, 1992: $80.00 March 9, 1992 through June 15, 1992: $125.00 June 16, 1992 through July 31, 1992: $175.00 August 1, 1992 and at the door (if available): $200.00 Spouse/Significant Other, with VIP Member: $9.69 Children (Under 14), with VIP Member: FREE Call or Write for Other Rates (Conference Only, Handicapped, etc) Conference Location ------------------- The conference will be held in the SAME HOTEL AS LAST YEAR: Sheraton Denver West Hotel & Convention Center 360 Union Boulevard, Lakewood, CO 80228 (800) LAKEWOOD or (303) 987-2000 Rates ----- $62.00 (+ tax) Single or Double Please Mention IBECC for this DISCOUNTED RATE! Special Rates on Hospitality and Sleeping Suites may be Arranged through IBECC ---------------------------------- VENDORS, DEALERS, and DISTRIBUTORS ---------------------------------- Dealer and Vendor Booths and Tables Available at VERY Competitive Rates Please Call or Write for Information and Rates IBECC - Now, More than Ever, Your Connection to the WORLD! IBECC BBS: (303) 426-1866 (3/12/24/96/14.4 v.32bis/v.42/HST) IBECC VOICE INFORMATION: (303) 426-1847 (Mon-Sat, 9AM-7PM, MST) IBECC Mailing Address: P.O. Box 486, Louisville, CO 80027-0486 Downloaded From P-80 International Information Systems 304-744-2253