Date: 17 Feb 93 11:18:52
From: [email protected]
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.  [email protected]
Msen Inc., 628 Brooks, Ann Arbor MI  48103 +1 313 998 4562 (fax: 998
4563)

From--KIDSNET Mailing List <[email protected]>

Date--Fri, 12 Feb 93 10:35:33 -0500
From--Kimberly Shaffer <[email protected]>
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:  [email protected]
       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
     [email protected]; for assistance by telephone, call Julie-Elise Burroughs at
     +1.313.998.6103 or Glee Cady at +1.313.998.6419.

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