Date: 17 Feb 93 11:18:52 From: Chiwatcher@DRKTOWR.CHI.IL.US Subject: File 6--(fwd) CICnet rural datafication / ubiquitous access This promises to be a good gathering - it's the first time as far as I know that there's been a major effort to organize folks toward the goal of wide spread low cost access to the Internet as a goal separate from the usual push towards high speed networking for elites. Apologies if you've seen this multiple times, I'm trying to get it out to some places where it might stir up discussion on how the local, regional, or national efforts fit in. Edward Vielmetti, vice president for research, Msen Inc. emv@Msen.com Msen Inc., 628 Brooks, Ann Arbor MI 48103 +1 313 998 4562 (fax: 998 4563) From--KIDSNET Mailing List Date--Fri, 12 Feb 93 10:35:33 -0500 From--Kimberly Shaffer Subject--Rural Datafication Conference Announcement Preliminary Program Announcement Rural Datafication: Achieving the goal of Ubiquitous Access to the Internet May 14, 1993 Chicago, IL A joint conference focused on extending the services of the Internet to difficult-to-reach and typically under-served user communities. Jointly sponsored by CICNet and the following state networks Illinois: netILLINOIS Indiana: INDnet Iowa: IREN Michigan: MichNet Minnesota: MRNet New York: NYSERNet Wisconsin: WiscNet Conference focus and theme: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CICNet is pleased to announce Rural Datafication as a major cooperative initiative among nine networking organizations committed to the creation of ubiquitous data networking services throughout their region and, indeed, throughout the nation. As part of this initiative, these organizations have agreed to co-sponsor a conference which builds on an already successful collaboration between CICNet and the above networks and which will focus on two primary areas: 1. Ways to most effectively respond to user communities which desire Internet services but which are currently unable to obtain Internet access. 2. Ways to best enhance existing services to those populations which which make use of non-dedicated connections: i.e., users whose access to the Internet is via dial-up modem rather than high speed dedicated lines. The focus includes users who use SLIP and PPP to get direct connections to the Internet, and users who use Internet facilities via dial-up terminal emulation. Come, join, and assist us as we plan for increased access for such communities. Examples include elementary and high schools, public libraries, small businesses, organizations located in remote geographic areas, and the rapidly evolving community of users who need Internet access from their homes. Help us develop ideas for new programs and services both useful and interesting. Meet other people who are committed to expanding the network's usefulness. Intended Audience: ++++++++++++++++++ We invite you to meet with us to share information and successes you may have, to learn from the information and successes of others, to talk with people interested in developing the potential of networks, and to discuss ways to develop the rural datafication theme as a major initiative focused on meeting the needs of the user communities discussed throughout this announcement. This conference is specifically intended for three key communities: 1. Providers of networked information, whether they be network organizations or not, who are committed to assisting us as we pursue our rural datafication strategy. 2. Users of networked information: teachers, researchers, librarians, scientists, lawyers, bankers -- in short, those who are interested in contributing to and gaining from the growing electronically- connected community. We are particularly interested in attracting users interested in the rural datafication concept. 3. Perhaps of most importance, potential users of networked information who which to either learn about the network or advise us on how best to construct a truly pervasive and ubiquitous data network. Agenda, dates and times: +++++++++++++++++++++++ Friday, May 14th: Opening remarks begin at 9:15 am Closing remarks will conclude at 4:30 PM An optional early registration and opening Reception will be held on Thursday, May 13th from 5 - 7pm. Location and fees: +++++++++++++++++ McCormick Center Hotel Lake Shore Drive at 23rd Street Chicago, IL 60616 +1.312.791.1900 Conference room rates: Single $85; Double $95 Conference fee: $69 -- includes Friday lunch, morning and afternoon breaks, and Thursday's registration reception For Additional Information: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ To be placed on the list to receive additional information, please email, mail, or fax your request for additional information to: email: may14@cic.net fax: +1.313.998.6105 mail: Rural Datafication CICNet 2901 Hubbard Ann Arbor, MI 48105 We will need either your e-mail or postal address with the request for additional information. We would like you to list a particular area of interest that you have, relevant to the theme of the conference. Queries may also be directed to Julie-Elise Burroughs at +1.313.998.6103 or to Glee Cady at +1.313.998.6419 Registration: +++++++++++++ If you wish to register for the conference now, please enclose a check or money order for $69 made payable to CICNet, Inc, and mail it, along with the registration information below, to: Rural Datafication CICNet 2901 Hubbard Ann Arbor, MI 48105 REGISTRATION FORM Rural Datafication Conference May 14, 1993 McCormick Center Hotel Chicago, IL Please print or type the following information: Name: Title: Organization: Address: City: State/Province: Postal Code: Telephone: Fax: Email: List a particular interest you have which is relevant to the theme of the conference: Cancellations: Full refunds will be made for cancellations received by April 26th. There will be no partial refunds. Hotel Reservations: Please make your reservations directly with the McCormick Center Hotel. When you speak with the reservations desk, mention the date and name CICNet to receive the special conference rates. The $69 fee includes Friday lunch, morning and afternoon breaks, and Thursday's registration reception Please mail this form along with a check for $69 made out to CICNet: Rural Datafication CICNet 2901 Hubbard Ann Arbor, MI 48105 For additional information or assistance, you may send email to may14@cic.net; for assistance by telephone, call Julie-Elise Burroughs at +1.313.998.6103 or Glee Cady at +1.313.998.6419. Downloaded From P-80 International Information Systems 304-744-2253