Call for Participation - OSF DCE Developer & User Conf. - Brussels, Belgium

The OSF DCE Developer & User Conference - February, 1996 DCI is happy to extend an opportunity to join us at the OSF DCE Developer & User Conference coming to Brussels, Belgium February 6-8, 1996. We are currently structuring our Brussels program, and invite you to submit an abstract for presentation at this event. Please send all necessary materials according to the guidelines listed in the "Call For Abstracts" (see below). Please review the following OSF DCE Developer & User Conference list to determine which general conference topic best fits your credentials and interests: 1. DCE Technology 2. DCE Deployment 3. DCE End User Experiences 4. DCE Tools/Products Potential topics to be covered within the above conference tracks: DCE and the Web DCE Security Architectural Planning DCE vs. CORBA DCE and Objects DCE 1.2 DCE Tools Configuration End User Experiences DCE and Databases DCE and Messaging Middleware Technology Building Distributed Systems with DCE The OSF DCE Developer & User Conference combines 4 tightly focused conference topics into one event dedicated to providing answers to today's most compelling DCE implementation and technology issues. The participation of speakers and chairpeople in our program is the key to a successful event. We look to our program speakers to provide skills, methods, tools, and techniques for the entire OSF DCE team. The deadline for submitting abstracts is September 25, 1995. If your abstract has been selected, you will be notified in early October, 1995. Thank you for your interest in our show. We look forward to your ideas and presentations. (For a complete copy of this application via fax please contact Tim McAfee at:) Phone: (508) 470-3870 EMail: 76544.1563@compuserve.com Fax: (508) 470-1992 Best Regards, Tim McAfee Conference Project Manager CALL FOR ABSTRACTS OSF DCE DEVELOPER & USER CONFERENCE BRUSSELS, BELGIUM FEBRUARY 6-8, 1996 We invite you to submit your speaking proposals for presentation at our OSF DCE Developer & User Conference this winter in Brussels. Please review the following material to learn about the program and determine your presentation proposal(s) for the event. Target Audience - We anticipate conference attendees to be essentially corporate application developers, team leaders, IS managers, and consultants. Because our attendees have a varied level of DCE implementation experience, please select the appropriate attendee level of experience for your talk(s) on the Speaker Application. Types of Presentations - There are 2 types of presentations at the OSF DCE Developer & User Conference: full-day conference seminars and conference presentations. Full day seminars are 7 hours in length, and conference presentations are 50 minutes in length. All sessions will be of a technical nature and cannot reflect sales/marketing information. Violators of the "no product pitch" rule will not be invited back to future OSF DCE Developer & User Conferences. Conferences - There are 4 general topics at the OSF DCE Developer & User Conference that will be formed into 3 tracks: 1. DCE Technology 2. DCE Deployment 3. DCE End User Experiences 4. DCE Tools/Products General Guidelines 1. Sessions must be of a technical nature and cannot reflect marketing information. PRODUCT PITCHES ARE UNACCEPTABLE. 2. All selected speakers will be responsible for the following "deliverables:" Submission of 50 word abstract, highlighting features and benefits of your presentation. 5 bullet points which encapsulate "what an attendee will learn at the talk." Speaker biography and photograph A/V requirements for the presentation Speaker travel itinerary Proceedings materials by November 17, 1995. Participation at the event, or assistance in selecting an appropriate substitute in the event of an emergency. OSF DCE Developer & User Conference Conference Speaker Application Please submit this completed application and include the following information: 1. The track(s) of interest for submission (see list below) 2. Your topic title(s) & 50-word (maximum) abstract highlighting features and benefits 3. 5 bullet points highlighting what you'll learn at the presentation 4. 50-word (maximum) biography & speaking references 5. Photograph (black & white or color, any size) Conference "topics" choices: DCE Technology DCE Deployment DCE End User Experiences DCE Tools/Products Other: (Ideas are always welcome) Presentation & Speaker Information: Title: Topic: Target Audience: Advanced Introductory Intermediate Name: Title: Address: Phone/Fax: EMail: Scheduling Conflicts, if any: OSF DCE Developer & User Conference Conference Speaker Application Speaker Agreement: My presentation(s) will be an objective review of the topic on which I am speaking, and not a sales pitch for any specific product(s), service(s), or company(ies). My materials will also be reflective of the current state of the subject(s) I am addressing. I will strive to achieve an evaluation score of "8" out of "10" for my presentation(s). If I am unable to meet the proceedings deadline, I understand that I am responsible for any reproduction and distribution of handout materials. I plan to participate in the OSF DCE Developer & User Conference in Brussels, February 6-8, 1996. I will assist DCI in any way to find a suitable replacement speaker in the rare event that I am unable to participate in the program. If accepted as a speaker at the OSF DCE Developer & User Conference, I will receive one conference pass in exchange for my speaking opportunity. I hereby authorize DCI and its designees to make an audio tape recording of my presentation(s) that I make at the OSF DCE Developer & User Conference. I understand that reproductions of the cassette tapes of such recordings are to be sold and distributed, and I consent to such sales and distribution. Signature of proposed speaker: Date: Submit this completed application BY September 25, 1995 to: Tim McAfee DCI 204 Andover Street Andover, MA 01810 Phone: (508) 470-3870 EMail: 76544.1563@compuserve.com Fax: (508) 470-1992