Ladies and Gentlemen: You might think at the initial glance; "The Gaul!". However, quite seriously, some of the esteemed members of this community might consider the following announcement more in depth. We invite you -- sincerely to join us in Hawaii, for PNC - People, Networks & Communication '94. Our very best. --------------- Enclosure:- ############################# Advance Release ############################# TITLE: " PNC - People, Networks & Communication '94 " THEME: " Turning 21 - A Journey to Maturity " TOPIC: The Emergence of Application, Information Technology & Policy for the 21st Century. HOST CITY: Honolulu; Island of Oahu - " The Gathering Place ", Hawaii. VENUE: Mid-Pacific Conference Center, Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort. DATES: October 11 - 14, 1994. Sponsored by The Pacific Network Consortium Limited. ############################# Advance Release ############################# The Pacific Network Consortium Ltd., an EMERGING Not-for-Profit Regional Network Services Provider, invites you to enjoy our hospitality and join us in Hawaii for PNC - People, Networks and Communication '94. PNC '94 will facilitate a close exploration to the Building of the Information Super-Highway and examine the essential ingredients to one - being a member among a larger, responsible and informed participating citizenry within a Global Informatic Society. This Conference will lay focus to the various concerns as it relates to participation, management, policy, operations, security and factors of collaboration within and through the NII-National Information Infrastructure; here in the United States and the similar structures in forming - elsewhere in the World. A TASTE of subject areas that will be featured.... O- What will NII mean to me? O- When will it really be here? O- Who will fund the NII? O- Who will be the large stakeholders? O- What role will & must the Government have in developing the NII? O- What does NII mean in terms of Global Citizenry, Fueling Competitiveness in Industry and Education? O- How must the Educational culture evolve to practically react with existing and emerging informatic technology? O- What are some of the problems associated with the youthfulness in the deployment of Networked Information Systems and their use? O- What are the driving forces behind the large scale proliferation of information systems? O- What are the benefits of Networking and Inter-Networking? O- How can companies benefit from connectivity to Global Networks? O- What is the promise of an Electronic Government? O- What is Community Computing; is it an EQUALIZING force for citizenry within the NII? ( MYTH & REALITY ) O- How will information services be structured in the 21st Century? O- How will public libraries of the 21st Century service their patrons? O- What is the need for Law & Order on the Information Super-Highway? O- Who & What, will govern the authenticity of information? Confirmed Speakers who have agreed to present as of 04/12/1994. ________________________________________________________________________ Ms. Gale Warshawsky - Co-ordinator for Computer Security Education & Awareness - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL); Computer Security Awareness Outreach Program for Children. Mr. Charlie Atterbury - Ret., Dir.: Information, Computer & Network Security; The Eastman Kodak Company. Dr. Vinton G. Cerf - Senior Vice-President; Data Architecture, MCI. Dr. William Washburn - Executive Director; CIX - The Commercial Internet EXchange. Mr. Thomas Kappock - Vice-Chairman; Bancorp Hawaii, Inc. Bancorp Hawaii, Inc., is the largest Financial Institution in the PACIFIC Region with Assets exceeding U.S $12.5 Billion. Ms. Linda Delzeit - Administrator; Academy One Educational Network, NPTN - National Public Telecomputing Network. Mr. H. Leonard Fisher - Ret. Manager; Specialized Libraries of LLNL and Senior Adjunct Professor of Telecomunications Management; School of Technology & Industry, Golden Gate University. Mr. Scott Charney, Esq. - United States Attorney-in-Charge; Computer Crime Unit, United States Department of Justice. Dr. Thomas Saka - Information Specialist; State of Hawaii - Department of Education: IRM - Information Resource Management Division. Dr. Hank Becker - College of Education, University of California at Irvine. Mr. Christopher Baker - Consultant; IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency, Network & Systems Administration: DEP - Department of Educational Programs, Argonne National Laboratory. Mr. Michael Higgins - Chief; Office of Counter Measures, DISA - Defense Information Systems Agency. Ms. Gail Thackeray, Esq. - Special Prosecutor; Maricopa County Prosecutor's Office & The Organized Crime Division; Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. James Lewis - Liaison Officer; NIIT - The National Information Infrastructure Testbed Consortia. Mr. Bruce Nelson - Novell Inc. Mr. Dain Gary - Administration: CERT/CC - The Computer Emergency Response Task-force Co-ordinating Center, Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Richard Smith - Director of Instructional Technology, Huston Independent School District; Huston, Texas. Mr. Walter Pioli - Director; National Network Services, GTE. Mr. William Cook Esq. - Villian, Brinks, Olds, Hofer, Gilson & Lione. (Mr. Cook is a former United States Attorney; now practicing in the area of Information technology and evolving policies within, and associated with, the NII - National Information Infrastructure. Ms. Bonnie Bracey - Member: United States Presidential Advisory Council for the development of the National Information Infrastructure. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION TEMPLATE: ___________________________________ Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss: __________________________________________________ Preferred Name on Name Tag: _____________________________________________ Organization Name: ______________________________________________________ Postal Address (Line 1): ________________________________________________ Postal Address (Line 2): ________________________________________________ Province/State: _________________________________________________________ Country & Postal/Zip Code: ______________________________________________ Title: __________________________________________________________________ Telephone & Telecopier Numbers: _________________________________________ Electronic Mail Address: ________________________________________________ Form of Payment: [ ] CHEQUE [ ] BANK DRAFT [ ] MONEY ORDER. Please issue your Cheque, Bank Draft or Money Order - payable to: The Pacific Network Consortium Ltd. ___________________________________ Please send your Payment; together with your Registration Template to: The Pacific Network Consortium Ltd. Suite 814 415 Nahua Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96815. United States of America. ------------------------- ############################################################################# ADVANCE REGISTRATION FEES: (MUST be received - on, or before August 5, 1994) _______________________________ FULL CONFERENCE - 3 1/2 Days. GENERAL ADMISSION. : $ 690.00 Members of Non-Profit & Educational Organizations. : $ 490.00 Members of the K-12 Community - for K-12 DAY ONLY. : $ 150.00 (October 12, 1994) Students. (FULL 3 1/2 DAYS) : $ 70.00 Student CONFERENCE FEES PER DAY. : $ 20.00 -- SEE below, for special conditions -- LATE REGISTRATION FEES: (after August 5, 1994) _____________________________ FULL CONFERENCE - 3 1/2 Days. GENERAL ADMISSION. : $ 890.00 Members of Non-Profit & Educational Organizations. : $ 790.00 Members of the K-12 Community - for K-12 DAY ONLY. : $ 250.00 (October 12, 1994) Students. (FULL 3 1/2 DAYS) : $ 70.00 Student CONFERENCE FEES PER DAY. : $ 20.00 -- SEE below, for special conditions -- Please NOTE special conditions: _______________________________ FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICES: _________________________ 1) Food and Beverage services within the conference sessions will be available to those attendees from categories of General Admission and Members of Non-Profit and Educational Organizations. Members of the K-12 Schools Community who will be attending the Conference - on the K-12 Day (October 12, 1994) ONLY, will also be extended Food and Beverage services within the conference sessions. 2) Student fees DO NOT include Food and Beverage Services. TOURS & EXTERNAL FUNCTIONS: ___________________________ External Tours and Function fees are NOT included in ALL categories of conference fees. ############################################################################# Accomodations: ______________ For your convenience - The Pacific Network Consortium Ltd., have made available, through special arrangements with HILTON HOTELS; quality and spacious accomodations. The Hilton Hawaiian Village is the largest hotel property on the Island. The Hilton Hawaiian Village sports fine accomodations within our Island Paradise, at a GREAT value. To receive the Special Rate Extension, Please call 1-800-445-8667 & REFER to: "PNC - People, Networks & Communications '94 ". The rates are as follows: PNC '94 Hotel Rates: Current Hotel Rates: Garden View $ 140.00 + Tax $ 225.00 Partial Ocean View $ 155.00 + Tax $ 250.00 Ocean View $ 170.00 + Tax $ 275.00 ############################################################################# Travel. _______ United Airlines has been chosen as the OFFICIAL CARRIER for " PNC - People, Networks & Communication '94. United Airlines, is pleased to offer a 5% discount off the LOWEST applicable fare, including 1st (FIRST) class, or 10% Discount off the UNRESTRICTED BUA COACH fare; through a special arrangement with The Pacific Network Consortium Ltd., Help support PNC - People, Networks & Communications '94. Secure your reservations with United Airlines; offering you the MOST in convenience & flexibility with the LARGEST number of seats (5100) PER DAY to HONOLULU. To obtain the best fares or schedule Inform- ation, please call UNITED AIRLINES Specialized Meeting Reservation Center at 1-800-521-4041. Reservation Specialists are on duty 7 days a week, from 7:00 A.m. to 10:00 P.m., Eastern Time (U.S.) It is a general fact that there exists from time to time, " AIR FARE WARS " between many of the Airlines in these United States. United Airlines stands ready, to offer competitive rates to Hawaii as a Value Destination. So, please enquire about these value fares -- before you book your reservation. Please be sure to REFERRENCE I.D. number " 548NY " to receive MUCH REDUCED fare considerations. As a UNITED Meeting Attendee, You WILL also qualify for special discounts on HERTZ Rental Cars. Mileage Plus members will receive FULL credit for all miles flown to HONOLULU. For your convenience, United will mail your tickets or you can pick up your tickets at your travel agent's desk or an United Airlines ticket office. ############################################################################# Contact Information: PNC - People, Networks & Communication '94 __________________________________________ Conference Chairman: Dr. Ernest Kho, Jr. Chairman - Department of Chemistry, University of Hawaii - Hilo. Telephone: 808.933.3383 Telecopier: 808.933.3693 E.mail: ekho@uhunix.uhcc.hawaii.edu Conference Coordinator: Mr. Robert Mathews. Chairman - Steering Committee, The Pacific Network Consortium Ltd. Telephone & Telecopier: 808.921.2097 E.mail: bm189@po.cwru.edu * Larger Conference details, Tour and External Function Information will * * be released in the days to follow * ##############################################################################