CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR REGISTRATION MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS '93 "FORGING THE LINK: Market-Technology-Policy" April 13-16, 1993 BANFF, ALBERTA CANADA SPONSORED BY: International Council for Computer Communication an Affiliate Member of IFIP HOSTED BY: Unitel ED TEL AGT Hewlett-Packard Communications Canada The Executive Committee of Multimedia Communications 1993 extends a warm invitation to you to participate in one of the topical conferences sponsored by the International Council for Computer Communication. At the most recent of its main biennial con- ferences, ICCC '92, held in Genoa, Italy in October 1992, the ICCC celebrated 20 years of working to promote the development of computer communications. One of the ICCC's major activities is sponsoring conferences, including both regional and topical con- ferences. The 100 Governors of the ICCC live and work in most regions of the world. Its conferences provide a venue for dis- cussion of global activities in the application of computer com- munications as well as the emerging technical and policy develop- ments. The ICCC believes that multimedia communications is now an impor- tant topic for discussion by an international audience. Multi- media is still often used in stand alone mode but some com- municating applications are emerging. Technology is continuing to develop and the user interface is improving, allowing more complex applications. There are still many issues of policy and regulation that need resolution to unleash the full power of this technology. At Banff next April you will be treated to a review of the state-of-the-art in multimedia communications and a vision for where the future leads. Demonstrations as well as plenary sessions and parallel theme track sessions will provide a rounded view. Tutorials will review the background to the issues. The conference venue is the Banff Springs Hotel, built in the 19th century but fully up-to-date with a new conference centre adjacent to the hotel. Banff itself is a beautiful setting at any time of the year. Nestled in Canada's Rocky Mountains, Banff draws visitors from many parts of the world to ski, golf, hike, take pictures, or to participate in cultural events. The Banff Centre for the Arts is well known as a cultural and educational Centre and especially for its work at the interface between cul- ture and technology. A special evening event at the Banff Centre will give conference participants a view of the Centre's work. The conference will provide an opportunity to share your understanding and knowledge and to learn from others in this spectacular and luxurious setting. The Executive Committee of Multimedia Communications '93 invites you to join with us to explore the present and the future with multimedia communica- tions. Dorothy Phillips, Chair, Executive Committee THEME OF THE CONFERENCE The conference theme is "Forging the Links - Market, Technology, Policy." We believe that it is time for professionals from all areas of multimedia technology to discuss their insight and vision with each other. The conference will provide parallel ses- sions to discuss each of the three theme tracks in depth. The technology for multimedia communications is already being applied. The markets and applications theme track will review applications in business, education, health care and entertain- ment, and the market for these services. It will discuss effects of this new way of communicating on social and personal life. The platforms and architectures for multimedia communication con- tinue to develop. Higher bandwidth communication lines, faster switches and better user interfaces are just over the horizon. This theme track will explore some of the most recent develop- ments from labs in several countries. Policies in many areas need discussion and standardization in order to allow communication between people globally. The policy theme track will explore international perspectives on copyright, standards, publishing, broadcasting, and methods of stimulating applications by government and industry leadership. As well as theme track sessions, plenary sessions will address these topics together, discussing how to forge the links between them. Demonstrations will provide a view of some of the latest technology, both in stand alone and communicating multimedia. Tutorials offered on the first day will provide an update on the current status in each of the three theme areas with an overview in the morning and a more specific topic in the afternoon. Multimedia communications is arriving at our desktops and will soon be on the doorsteps of our homes. Multimedia Communications '93 will provide both a broad perspective and in-depth discussion of the many facets of this new communications mode. The detailed conference program will be available in late Decem- ber from the conference secretariat. PROGRAM OUTLINE Monday, April 12 18:00-20:00 Registration Tuesday, April 13 9:00-12:00 Tutorials M1, T1, P1 12:00 Lunch 13:30-16:30 Tutorials M2, T2, P2 18:00-20:00 Welcoming reception Wednesday, April 14 9:00-17:00 Plenary and parallel theme track sessions 10:00-18:00 Demonstrations room open 18:00-22:00 Special evening event at the Banff Centre for the Arts Thursday, April 15 9:00-17:00 Plenary and parallel theme track sessions 10:00-18:00 Demonstrations room open 18:30-22:00 Reception and banquet Friday, April 16 8:30-12:30 Plenary session integrating markets, technology, policy 12:30-14:00 Lunch 14:00 Departure Conference events will take place in the Banff Springs Hotel and Conference Centre. PROCEEDINGS The conference will publish proceedings which will be available at the conference. Proceedings will include papers received by March 15, 1993. Proceedings and demonstrations will also be published in CD-ROM. TUTORIALS Tuesday, April 13, 1993 M1 Introduction to Multimedia Systems (9:00-12:00) The sensory empowered computer now has the potential to transform from a data and information processing technology to one of mul- timedia knowledge transfer. This tutorial explores the crucial paradigm shift from the traditional text model of knowledge transfer to the multimedia computer, and what it takes to successfully exploit it in the Knowledge Processing Age. Dr. Louis Stokes and Mr. John Kelly DVS Communications, Ottawa M2 Multimedia Applications (13:30-16:30) Multimedia applications will be demonstrated in a number of major fields of training and communication. Levels of interactivity from linear presentation through to natural language interface will be reviewed. The overall multimedia creation and present- ation processes, including hardware and software capabilities, will be discussed. Mr. Bill Currie DVS Communications, Ottawa T1 Multimedia Platforms (9:00-12:00) The tutorial will provide a thorough look at the benefits and drawbacks of the most popular multimedia systems including the Multimedia PC, Macintosh, CD-I, Amiga and Unix Workstations Mr. Tom Wujec Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto T2 Multimedia Telecommunications (13:30-16:30) Introduction to multimedia telecommunications: seamless multi- media connectivity - audio, video and data communications; multi- point connectivity. Canadian telecommunications support for mul- timedia: digital network services today and tomorrow - ISDN, Centrex Data, Megaplan, wideband circuits and ATM. Telecommunications based multimedia products and applications: computer based training, remote collaborative work and remote surveillance. Mr. Donald MacNeil Stentor Resource Centre Inc., Ottawa P1 Policy and Regulatory Issues (9:00-12:00) A discussion of legal and regulatory issues affected by potential multimedia communication systems: access, cost, rights to intellectual property, copyright, privacy, censorship and content control, etc. Mr. Hank Intven McCarthy Ttrault, Toronto P2 Standards (13:30-16:30) An acronym free exploration of standards. The "upstream/downstream" model for writing and adopting standards applied to multimedia communications, e.g., audio, image and video compression and document exchange. Mr. John Gilbert John A. Gilbert and Associates, Ottawa DEMONSTRATION HIGHLIGHTS Demonstrations will illustrate: 1. The use of wideband and narrowband networks to deliver multi- media content and applications. 2. Collaborative multimedia working environments that include personal video-conferencing or telepresence, shared screen work space and high speed file transfer. 3. Stand alone multimedia applications for entertainment, education, museums, libraries, business, industry and government. 4. Interactive television applications. WHO SHOULD COME? This is the first international conference to focus on the integration of the technical and policy aspects of multimedia communications applications and their markets. The conference is intended to explore the growing emergence of multimedia applica- tions and technology in telecommunications and stand alone systems. It aims to provide a forum to explore issues in multi- media communications among researchers, system suppliers, system users and policy makers. ACCOMPANYING PERSONS' PROGRAM Evenings Tues. April 13 Welcoming Reception Wed. April 14 Special Event at the Banff Centre for the Arts Thurs. April 15 Reception and Banquet in the Banff Springs Hotel Daytime Local tours - Tour operators will be available for daytime trips. Lake Louise, lunch $38.00 plus GST Columbia Ice Fields $39.25 plus GST PRE AND POST CONFERENCE TRIPS Pre and post conference vacation packages are available. Contact Christine McLaren at the Conference Secretariat. GENERAL INFORMATION Banff, world renowned as one of the most beautiful year-round mountain resorts, is located west of Calgary in the spectacular Banff National Park. The conference venue is the Banff Springs Hotel Conference Centre attached to the magnificent Banff Springs Hotel. The hotel is a tribute to nature set in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Grand and gracious, and modelled after a Scottish baronial castle, the timeless elegance of the hotel is complemented by contemporary standards of services. A block of rooms has been reserved for your convenience at the Banff Springs Hotel and a reservation form for the hotel, included in this booklet, will identify your request as being associated with the conference. Please make your reservations directly with the hotel. Hotel check in time is 16:00, check out is 12:00 noon. A deposit will guarantee rooms for late arrival. For those delegates arriving late in Calgary, several rooms have been reserved at the Chateau Airport for your overnight con- venience. Delta (#S1300) and Canadian Airlines (#4257) are the official conference airlines. Please use the file number for each airline when making reservations. Buses depart Calgary International Air- port for Banff at 12:00 noon, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:30 daily, also 19:30 weekends - no reservation necessary - $25. Taxis are available at about $107. For further information, contact the conference secretariat (403)487-8102. Transportation from the hotel to Calgary International Airport will be arranged for Friday afternoon; tickets can be purchased at the conference desk. Budget is the Official Car Rental company for the conference. Intermediate size vehicles are $37/day and full size vehicles are $39/day. Both include unlimited mileage. Telephone: (403) 263-0505. Goods and Services Tax (GST) is refundable for international delegates; information will be available at the conference desk. Based on daytime averages for April of 8 Celsius or 46 Fahren- heit, warm clothing is recommended. REGISTRATION FEES Early registration (before February 13, 1993) $595 Cdn plus 7%GST Late registration (after February 13, 1993) $650 Cdn plus 7%GST Tutorials (per tutorial) $100 Cdn plus 7% GST Accompanying persons registration $80 Cdn plus 7% GST Your place at the conference is reserved when your registration and payment are received by the Conference Secretariat. CANCELLATION POLICY The registration fee will be refunded only for cancellations received in writing. Requests for refunds by March 13 will receive a full reimbursement, minus a $50 processing charge. Cancellations received between March 13 and April 5 will receive a full reimbursement, minus a $100 processing charge. There will be no refunds after April 5, 1993. METHODS OF PAYMENT As well as cheque or money order in Canadian dollars, VISA and MasterCard will be accepted for registration payment. CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT Multimedia Communications '93 Western Convention Consulting Services Ltd. 15016 - 77 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA T5R 3B3 phone: (403) 487-8102 fax: (403) 487-2417 ________________________________________________________________ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM Multimedia Communications'93 13-16 April, 1993 Banff, Alberta, Canada Mail this form with your payment in Canadian funds to: Multimedia Communications '93 Western Convention Consulting Services 15016 - 77 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA T5R 3B3 Registration fee: (before Feb. 13) $595 plus 7% GST ($636.65)____ (after Feb. 13) $650 plus 7% GST ($695.50)____ Accompanying person registration fee: $80 plus 7% GST ($85.60)___ Tutorial fees: $100 each plus 7% GST ($107) Tutorial choices: Morning: (9-12) M1____ T1____P1____ ($107)____ Afternoon:(1:30-4:30) M2_____T2_____P2____($107)____ Total payment enclosed: _________________________ Name:____________________________________________________________ Title:___________________________________________________________ Organization:____________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________ City:____________________________________________________________ Province/state:__________________________________________________ Country:_________________________________________________________ Postal/zip code:_________________________________________________ Telephone:_______________________________________________________ Fax:_____________________________________________________________ Accompanying person name:________________________________________ Arrival date:__________________________________________________ Flight num-ber:_________________________________________________ Only payment by cheque or money order in Canadian funds, VISA or MasterCard will be accepted. Method of payment VISA/MasterCard No.:________________________________________________________ Cardholder name:____________________________________________ Expiry:_____________________________________________________ Signature:__________________________________________________ Make cheques or money orders payable to Multimedia Communications '93. ________________________________________________________________ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX HOTEL RESERVATION FORM Multimedia Communications '93 13-16 April, 1993 Banff, Alberta, Canada Mail this form directly to the hotel: Banff Springs Hotel P.O. Box 960 Banff, Alberta T0L 0C0 Canada We look forward to welcoming you to our hospitality and service. To insure you of prompt reservation and check-in, kindly complete the registration form and note the following: Reservations are held until 4:00 p.m. unless guaranteed by a one night deposit. Check-out time 12:00 noon. Reservation and deposits must be received 30 days prior to arrival. After this time, reservations will be accepted on an availability basis only. Deposits are refundable if cancellation is received 72 hours prior to arrival. Conference Rate: Rooms/Day Single/Twin Taxes Standard $114 5% PST and 7% GST Deluxe $134 5% PST and 7% GST Suites (please request prices from hotel) Additional Costs/Day Service - $7/person plus 7% GST Keep a copy of this form as reference of your hotel booking. Acknowledgement of payment and confirmation of your reservation will be forwarded to you by Canadian Pacific Hotels. Type of room requested:_____________________________ Rate:_______________________________________________ Method of payment:__________________________________ Arrival date:_______________________________________ Departure date:_____________________________________ Date mailed:________________________________________ Name of person requesting rooms Last name:________________________________________________ First name:_______________________________________________ Company name:_____________________________________________ Street address or P.O. box number:________________________ City and Province/State:__________________________________ Postal/zip code:__________________________________________ Area code and phone number:_______________________________ Country:__________________________________________________ Area code and Fax number:_________________________________ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX _________________________________________________________________ CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEES INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Dr. Prem P. Gupta, New Delhi, India Dr. Martin Silverstein, Tucson, Arizona, USA Dr. John Bennett, Sydney, Australia, Mr. John McKendree, Washington, D.C., USA, Dr. S. Ramani, Bombay, India Dr. Peter Jackson, Plano, Texas, USA Mr. Allan Coulter, Brisbane, Australia Professor Dr. Jens C. Arnbak, Delft, The Netherlands Dr. Heather Hudson, San Francisco, California, USA Professor A.S. Douglas, London, UK Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Dr. Ira Cotton, ICCC Conference Governor, Martin Marietta, Chantilly, Virginia, USA Dr. Dorothy Phillips, Conference Chair Communications Research Centre, Ottawa, Ontario Mr. Richard Stursberg, Program Chair Unitel, Ottawa, Ontario Professor Jerome Durlak, Demonstrations Chair, York University, Toronto, Ontario Professor Paul Hoffert, York University, Toronto, Ontario Mr. Marcel Drouin, Canadian Workplace Automation Research Centre, Laval, Quebec Mrs. Susan Baldwin, Communications Canada, Ottawa, Ontario Mr. Pierre Leduc, Communications Canada, Ottawa, Ontario Professor David Coll, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario Mr. Ed Prior, ED TEL, Edmonton, Alberta Mr. Kevin Paterson, Communications Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba Mr. Angus Oliver, AGT, Edmonton, Alberta Mr. Peter Desrochers, AGT, Edmonton, Alberta Mr. Neil Miles, Hewlett-Packard, Toronto, Ontario Mr. Russ Hiebert, Hewlett-Packard, Ottawa, Ontario Mr. William Collins, Ottawa Carleton Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario Ms. Mary Frances Laughton, Communications Canada, Ottawa, Ontario Mr. John Gilbert, John A. Gilbert and Associates, Ottawa, Ontario Mr. Michael Century, Banff Centre for the Arts, Banff, Alberta Mr. Belaineh Deguefe, Communications Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba PROGRAM COMMITTEE Mr. Richard Stursberg (Chair), Unitel, Ottawa, Ontario Professor Paul Hoffert, York University, Toronto, Ontario Professor Nicolas Georganas, University of Ottawa, Ontario Mr. Sudhir Joshi, IBM Canada, Toronto, Ontario Mr. Peter Lyman, NGL Consulting, Ottawa, Ontario Dr. Ernest Chang, Alberta Research Council, Calgary, Alberta Mr. David Ellis, Omnia Communications, Toronto, Ontario Mr. Dan Sum, Communications Canada, Ottawa, Ontario Mr. Pierre Leduc, Communications Canada, Ottawa, Ontario Mr. John Kelly, DVS Communications, Ottawa, Ontario Dr. Hannes Lubich, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland Mr. Ralf Steinmetz, IBM ENC, Heidelberg, Germany Dr. Jos Costa, Bell-Northern Research, Ottawa, Ontario Mr. Donald MacNeil, Stentor Resource Centre Inc., Ottawa, Ontario Dr. Thomas Whalen, Communications Research Centre, Ottawa, Ontario Mr. Raymond Descout, Canadian Workplace Automation Research Centre, Laval, Quebec Mr. Georges Singer, Universit du Qubec Montral, Quebec Mr. Richard Simpson, The Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, B.C. Mr. John Gilbert, John A. Gilbert and Associates, Ottawa, Ontario Mr. Philip Hogg, Canadian Bankers' Association, Toronto, Ontario DEMONSTRATIONS COMMITTEE Professor Jerome Durlak, York University, Toronto, Ontario (Chair) Mr. Robert Dupuy, Canadian Workplace Automation Research Centre, Laval, Quebec Mr. Gareth Sansom, Communications Canada, Ottawa, Ontario Mr. William Currie, DVS Communications, Ottawa, Ontario Mr. Michael Grishko, Digital Equipment of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario Dr. Gerri Sinclair, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia Mr. Dan Thorburn, The Banff Centre for the Arts, Banff, Alberta Mr. Donald Hamm, Communications Canada, Calgary, Alberta Mr. Michael Keefe, Multiple Images Inc., Toronto, Ontario Mr. Ben West, The Banff Centre for the Arts, Banff, Alberta LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE Mr. Ed Prior, ED TEL, Edmonton, Alberta Mr. Glen Schey, Collective Communications Inc., Calgary, Alberta Ms. Cathie Gordey, Alberta Government, Edmonton, Alberta Mr. Paul Neufeld, Communications Canada, Calgary, Alberta Ms. Mandy Morrison, TR Labs, Edmonton, Alberta Mr. Peter Desrochers, AGT, Edmonton, Alberta We thank the following organizations for their support of the conference: Alberta Research Council The Banff Centre for the Arts Bell Canada Bell-Northern Research Canadian Association of Courseware Producers Canadian Bankers' Association Carleton University The Commonwealth of Learning DVS Communications IBM Canada Information Technology Research Centre John A. Gilbert and Associates NGL Consulting Ottawa Carleton Research Institute Omnia Communications Stentor Resource Centre Inc. Telecommunications Research Institute of Ontario Telesat Canada Universit du Qubec Montral University of Ottawa York University