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Preliminary Programme JENC6 Conference Tel Aviv, May 15-18, 1995


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            PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME AND INVITATION

                        - JENC6 -

          6th Joint European Networking Conference

                Tel Aviv, Israel, May 15-18, 1995

                      Organised by TERENA

Trans-European Research and Education Networking Association

(Established by merger of RARE and EARN)



PROGRAMME COMMITTEE
Jose Barbera, Fundesco, Spain:                Chairman
Judith Kiers, TERENA Secretariat,
 The Netherlands:                             Programme Support
Marieke Dekker, TERENA Secretariat,
 The Netherlands:                             Conference Support
Steve Druck, Weizmann Institute, Israel:      Local Organisation
Luis Rodriguez Rosello, EU, Belgium:          European Union Liaison
Tony Rutkowski, ISOC Reston VA, USA:          Internet Society Liaison
Bernhard Plattner, ETH Zurich, Switzerland:   TERENA VP Conferences
John Dyer, UKERNA, United Kingdom:            Track I
Jeroen Houttuin, TERENA Secretariat,
 The Netherlands:                             Track I
Manfred Bogen, GMD St. Augustin, Germany:     Track II
Hannes Lubich, SWITCH, Switzerland:           Track II
Ruediger Grimm, GMD Darmstadt, Germany:       Track III
Rogelio Montanana, University of Valencia,
 Spain:                                       Track IV
David Sitman, Tel Aviv University, Israel:    Track IV & VI
Glenn Kowack, EUnet, The Netherlands:         Track IV, V & VI
Lajos Balint, Hungarian Academy of Sciences,
 Hungary:                                     Track V & VI
Antoine Barthel, RESTENA, Luxembourg:         Track V & VI


PRE-CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

TERENA Working Groups
Prior to the conference TERENA Working Group meetings will take place.
During these meetings the different Working Groups will introduce their
current activities and discuss various high priority topics. The meetings
are open to all those who are interested.

IPng TUTORIAL
During this one day tutorial, which is scheduled for Sunday,
May 14, IP New Generation will be discussed by an expert in the field.
This tutorial aims to instruct those that already have a working knowledge
of the subject material.
The fee for the tutorial is USD 250. Please note that this is not included
in the conference registration fee. It is recommended that you register as
soon as possible for the tutorial as the number of places is limited.

NETWORK TECHNOLOGY TRAINING WORKSHOP
May 7 - 14, 1995

A workshop on the installation and use of networking technology is
being planned for the week preceding the conference.

The workshop will cover all aspects of dial-up & TCP/IP connectivity,
and, thus, it is ideally suited for regions with little or no
networking infrastructure. Participants will learn the fundamentals
of establishing and maintaining a TCP/IP network and becoming part
of the global Internet. Topics covered include IP addresses, routers,
name servers, network security, monitoring, network management, and
all aspects of networking over dial-up modems.

The workshop is intended primarily for participants from the
Middle East region, but applications from outside this area will be
accepted if places are available.  There will be a limit of approximately
30 participants.

For more information, please contact David Sitman david@localhost.


OVERVIEW of Conference Programme

Monday, May 15

01 14:00-15:30  Opening Session
02 16:00-17:30  Parallel Sessions

Tuesday, May 16

03 09:00-10:30  Parallel Sessions
04 11:00-12:30  Parallel Sessions
05 14:00-15:30  Parallel Sessions

06 16:00-17:30  Plenary: interactive session on
                'Bringing the world to the desktop'

Wednesday, May 17

07 14:00-15:30  Parallel Sessions
08 16:00-17:30  Parallel Sessions

Thursday, May 18

09 09:00-10:30  Parallel Sessions
10 11:00-12:30  Closing Session


SESSION DESCRIPTIONS and OUTLINE
The programme is divided into six subject tracks, with two, three or four
sessions per track. There will be two parallel streams of sessions.

- TRACK I: NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING

Session I-1: Mobile Computing and Intermittent Connectivity
Chair:       Jeroen Houttuin, TERENA Secretariat, The Netherlands

This session examines the technology needed for home working and working
whilst on the move. It also looks at the technological requirements for
small sites that do not require permanent connectivity via leased lines.

Session I-2:  Network Performance Issues
Chair:        Victor Reijs, SURFnet, The Netherlands

Examines the performance of ATM and IP networks with a view to the
requirements of group and multimedia working, including the specialist
requirements of video

Session I-3:  ATM Implementations
Chair:        John Dyer, UKERNA, United Kingdom

Practical issues from Networking Groups that have implemented ATM networks.

- TRACK II: COMPUTER SUPPORT FOR COOPERATIVE WORK

Session II-1: Enabling Technologies for Computer-Supported Cooperative Work
              (CSCW)
Chair:        Prof. Sylvia Wilbur, Queen Mary and Westfield College
              (QMW), United Kingdom

This session deals with underlying software technologies necessary to
design effective CSCW applications.

Session II-2: CSCW Integration
Chair:        Manfred Bogen, GMD St. Augustin, Germany

The combination of existing communication services with cooperation and
coordination tools is presented in this session.

Session II-3: Information Aspects of CSCW
Chair:        Hannes Lubich, SWITCH, Zurich, Switzerland

In this session, aspects of generic representation of information required
for CSCW applications and environments are discussed.

- TRACK III: SECURITY AND PRIVACY

Session III-1: Security Applications
Chair:          Manel Medina, UPC Barcelona, Spain

This session presents papers on experiences with the implementation of
secure commmunication applications, in particular network management and
document exchange.

Session III-2: Security Architectures and Infrastructures
Chair:         Ruediger Grimm, GMD Darmstadt, Germany

This session presents papers on requirements for service, technical design
and structure of security systems and public key certification authorities.

- TRACK IV: PROVIDING AND ACCESSING INFORMATION

Session IV-1: World-Wide Web Applications: the cutting edge
Chair:        Rogelio Montanana, University of Valencia, Spain

New developments in the use and management of the World-Wide Web.

Session IV-2: Advances in Directory Services
Chair:        Paul Barker, University College London, United Kingdom

New ways of manipulating X.500.

Session IV-3: Electronic Publishing and Information Retrieval
Chair:        David Sitman, Tel Aviv University, Israel

The changing face of publishing and retrieving information over the net.

- TRACK V: POLICY RELATED ISSUES

Session V-1: Networking for Europe
Chair:       Tomaz Kalin, TERENA Secretariat, The Netherlands

Building a high speed networking infrastructure for the European research
and academic community is a key activity in the mid-90's. The selection of
presentations will disseminate information about the latest results and
plans.

Session V-2: The changing scene: Case studies
Chair:       Glenn Kowack, EUnet, The Netherlands

The case-studies presented are illustrating several important aspects of
how the networking infrastructure and the accessible services
improve and even refashion the communication and cooperation related
affairs in research and education.

- TRACK VI: REGIONAL ISSUES - 'Towards Networked Communities'

Session VI-1: Building the national infrastructure
Chair:        Lajos Balint, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Hungary

Several brief contributions will illustrate the emerging activities toward
the establishment of solid national networking infrastructures and services
in developing areas.

Session VI-2: High performance networking and services in
              regional and metropolitan areas
Chair:        Antoine Barthel, RESTENA, Luxembourg

The papers presented in this session are trying to give an overview of
those different activities devoted to upgrading, expanding and enhancing
regional and metropolitan area networking infrastructures and information
services.


DEMONSTRATIONS
At the Conference there will be a demonstrations area where participants
may visit a number of stands to see displays and demonstrations of various
projects and applications of networking services for the academic
community.

CONFERENCE EVENTS
All participants and accompanying persons are invited to attend the
following events. We hope these events will provide an opportunity to
renew old friendships and to create new ones with colleagues from all
over the world.

- OPENING RECEPTION
Monday, May 15 from 18:00-19:00
You will be able to enjoy light refreshments and entertainment in an
enchanting environment.

- GALA DINNER
Tuesday, May 16 from 20.00 - 23.00
An evening of fine dining, entertainment and Middle Eastern hospitality.

- BOFs / Special Interest Groups
Wednesday, May 17 from 18.00 - 20.00
This timeslot is allocated to Birds of a Feather Sessions and Special
Interest Groups that are keen to present and/or demonstrate their projects.

- JERUSALEM TOUR
Wednesday morning, May 17 or Thursday afternoon, May 18, 1995
All participants are invited to join in a visit to the holy city of
Jerusalem, capital of three world religions, with attractive old and new
monuments.

CONFERENCE VENUE
Dan Panorama Convention Center
10 Y. Kaufman Street
TEL AVIV
ISRAEL
Tel. +972(3)519 0190
Fax. +972(3)517 1777


REGISTRATION INFORMATION

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE(S):

Early Registration       (Before April 10)         ECU 425   USD 520
Late Registration        (April 10 - May 6)        ECU 475   USD 580
Desk Registration        (from May 6)              ECU 525   USD 640

Accompanying Person(s)
(Includes Opening Reception,
Gala Dinner and Jerusalem Tour)                    ECU  75   USD  92

Tutorial                                           ECU 205   USD 250


REGISTRATION FEE COVERS
The registration fee covers attendance to all conference sessions,
the Opening Reception, Gala Dinner, Jerusalem Tour as well as luncheons
and coffee or tea. Of course also all conference materials, including the
programme, full paper proceedings and other conference publications can be
found in the conference bag.
The accompanying person's fee includes the Opening Reception, the Gala
Dinner and the Jerusalem Tour. Attendance at the sessions, drinks or meals
during the day and conference materials are not included in this fee.

CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION
A letter confirming conference registration and hotel accommodation will be
sent to each participant upon receipt of the completed registration form
and accompanying payment.
This letter should be presented upon registration for the conference.

REGISTRATION DESK
The registration desk will be open on Sunday, May 14 8:00-18:00 and Monday,
May 15, from 08:00 to 20:00 and throughout the Conference from 8:00 to
18:00.

NETWORKING FACILITIES
A terminal room will be available to conference participants with computers
and terminals connected to the Internet for electronic mail and other
network services.

CONFERENCE VENUE
The conference will be held at the Dan Panorama Hotel, 10 Y. Kaufman
street, Tel Aviv. The Dan Panorama Hotel offers 5-star facilities and
services. This is the largest convention hotel complex in Tel Aviv,
overlooking the beachfront, only a short walk from Tel Aviv's new
commercial centers and close to the city center. It distinguishes itself
by a range of 5-stars facilities and services such as bars and a choice of
restaurants, swimming pool, sundeck and a fully equipped Health and Fitness
Center. The Dan Panorama hotel is located approximately 25 kilometers from
Ben Gurion International Airport.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
The following hotels have rooms at specially reduced conference rates: Dan
Panorama hotel (5-star) - Conference Venue, the Metropolitan Hotel (4 star)
and City hotel (3 star) as follows:


    HOTEL                   SINGLE ROOM              DOUBLE ROOM
                            (1 person)               (2 persons)

    DAN PANORAMA             USD 134                  USD 154
    (Deluxe room)

    DAN PANORAMA             USD 104                  USD 124
    (Regular room)

    METROPOLITAN*            USD  75                  USD  92

    CITY*                    USD  69                  USD  88

Hotel rates are in US dollars per night, and include full Israeli buffet
breakfast and service charges.
*Please note that the Metropolitan and City Hotel are at approximately 20
minutes walking distance from the Conference Center.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
It is important to make hotel reservations early as rooms will be released
on April 10, 1995. In order to benefit from these rates, reservations and
payments for accommodation must be made through International Travel &
Congresses Ltd., and not directly to the hotel. Reservations should be made
as soon as possible on the enclosed Accommodation Form, accompanied by a
1 night accommodation per person.

PAYMENT METHOD
- By bankers draft, payable to: INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & CONGRESSES LTD.

- By bank transfer to INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & CONGRESSES LTD.
  Account No. 396699, Israel Discount Bank, Branch 100, 4 Rothschild
  Boulevard, 66881 Tel Aviv, Israel

- The following credit cards are accepted: Visa, Diners Club,
  American Express, MasterCard & EuroCard

Only MasterCard/EuroCard is accepted for Desk registration payment.

CANCELLATION CONDITIONS FOR ACCOMMODATION / TOURS
Refund of accommodation and tour payment will be made if written
cancellation is received as follows:
- Before April 1 - full refund less USD 40.- handling fee
- After April  1 - the cost of one night's accommodation and 25% of
  the tour payments will be deducted.


GENERAL INFORMATION


OFFICIAL CARRIER
EL-AL is the official carrier for this conference.

FLIGHT RECONFIRMATION.
Most airlines require reconfirmations for flights out of Israel 72 hours
before flight time. The Registration Desk will gladly reconfirm your
reservation for you if you bring them a copy of your ticket.

VISAS
Residents of most countries are issued tourist visas when entering Israel
and there is no need to obtain visas ahead of time. We suggest, however,
that you check this with your travel agent. Delegates requiring a visa
should apply directly to the nearest Israeli Consulate approximately
3 months prior to the conference. If you need any assistance please contact
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & CONGRESSES at least 6 weeks before the conference.

CURRENCY  / CREDIT CARDS.
The unit of currency is the Israeli Shekel (IS). International credit
cards are accepted for payment in most hotels, restaurants and shops.
The exchange rate (December 1994):  USD 1.- is approximately IS 3.-

VOLTAGE
The electricity supply in Israel is 220 V AC.

WEATHER AND CLOTHING.
May is pleasantly warm and dry. Average temperatures are 16-28 C (59-76 F).
Dress will be informal for most occasions. A light coat may be necessary
for the evenings. Comfortable walking shoes, head coverings and bathing
suits are also recommended.

THE CITY OF TEL AVIV - JAFFA.
Tel Aviv is the commercial and entertainment capital of Israel. It lies
along the Mediterranean Sea. Tel Aviv houses many institutions of culture,
art and entertainment such as museums, theaters, the Philharmonic
Orchestra, and Tel Aviv University. Jaffa, now a neigbourhood of Tel Aviv,
is on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, south of Tel Aviv. According to
tradition it was named after Jepheth son of Noah, who built the town. Jaffa
served as an ancient Israeli port during the reign of King Solomon, and
later as a Hellenistic and Roman port. The ancient city of Jaffa has been
partially restored and today is an artists' colony and entertainment
center.

LOCAL TRANSFER
Transportation from Ben Gurion International Airport to Tel Aviv
(approx. 30 minutes) is available as follows:
- Taxi: approx USD 15.- per ride (night supplement of 25% after 18:00
  hours)

- Airport Bus No. 222 (every 15 minutes)
  From Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv. Approx. USD 4.- per person
      Sun - Fri  04:00 - 24:00 hours
      Sat        13:00 - 24:00 hours


CONFERENCE REGISTRATION, ACCOMMODATION AND TOURS
   INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & CONGRESSES LTD
   P.O.Box 29313
   9 Rothschild Blvd.
   61292 Tel Aviv
   Israel
   Tel: +972 3 5102538 Fax: +972 3 5160604 Telex: 371767 INTVL IL.
   E-mail: info@localhost     - for tourist information
           register@localhost - to register for the Conference

GENERAL ENQUIRIES
   TERENA Secretariat
   Singel 466-468
   NL-1017 AW  AMSTERDAM
   The Netherlands
   Tel: +31 20 639 1131 Fax: +31 20 639 3289
   E-mail: jenc6-sec@localhost


TOURS INFORMATION


PRE-CONFERENCE TOUR

TOUR A - 2 DAYS  GALILEE,  MAY 11 - 13, 1995

Thursday, May 11
Overnight in Metropolitan or Dan Panorama Hotel in Tel Aviv.

Friday, May 12
Drive northwards along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea (antiquities of
Roman and Crusader periods). Arrive in Haifa, Israel's main port city.
Continue to Akko and the subterranean Crusader city. Drive through the
Galilean Hills to Safed, ancient city of the Kabbala and artists colony.
      Dinner and overnight Kibbutz Guest House

Saturday, May 13
Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinnereth). Visit Tabgha -
traditional site of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes: Capernaum -
ancient synagogue. Drive southward along the Rift Valley to view the
archaeological excavations at Beit Shean, which include a Byzantine city
and 1st century theater. Return to Tel Aviv. End of tour.

    Price:    For a minimum of 15 participants

    Metropolitan               - USD 241 per person sharing a twin room
                               - USD 310 per person in a single room

    Dan Panorama               - USD 270 per person sharing a twin room
                               - USD 326 per person in a single room

Price Includes:
1 nights' accommodation in first class hotel in Tel Aviv and 1 night in
kibbutz guest house. Entrance fees, porterage, 1 dinner, 2 full touring
days with a licensed English-speaking guide in a modern air-conditioned
bus.


POST CONFERENCE TOURS

TOUR B - EILAT, May 19 - 21
Price of package includes flight to Eilat from Tel Aviv and return to Tel
Aviv; 2 nights accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis; one day yacht
cruise including lunch.

   Price:First class hotel  - USD 311 per person sharing a twin room
                              USD 383 per person in a single room

         Deluxe hotel       - USD 402 per person sharing a twin room
                              USD 510 per person in a single room


TOUR C - 2 DAYS GALILEE AND GOLAN HEIGHTS, May 19 - 21

Friday, May 19
Pick up from your hotel and drive northwards to the ancient ruins of
Megiddo. Visit King Solomon's stables and the famous water tunnel. On to
Nazereth to visit the Church of the Annunciation. Visit the mystical city
of Safed, with its ancient synagogues and artists's quarter.
    Dinner and overnight at Kibbutz Guest House

Saturday, May 20
Tour the Golan Heights and visit the new city of Katzrin, capital of the
Golan. Enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Travel to Beit Shean to
tour the archaeological excavations, which include a Byzantine city and
1st century theater. Return to Tel Aviv. End of tour.

   Price: For a minimum of 15 participants
             USD 196 per person sharing a twin room.
             USD 235 per person in a single room.

Price includes: 1 night accommodation in a Kibbutz Guest House. Entrance
fees, porterage, 1 dinner, 2 full touring days with an English-speaking
licensed guide and a modern air-conditioned bus.
(Extra accommodation may be reserved at the specified conference rates.)

TOUR D - HALF DAY TOUR TEL AVIV CITY (Monday, May 15)
Drive through the modern city of Tel Aviv. Visit the ancient port city of
Jaffa, with its cobblestone alleyways. On to the Tel Aviv University campus
to visit the Museum of the Diaspora.

    Price:  USD 22 per person

TOUR E - FULL DAY TOUR TO MASSADA AND THE DEAD SEA (Tuesday, May 16)
Drive through the Judean Wilderness to the Dead Sea, lowest spot on
earth. Ascend by cable car to the Herodian fortress of Massada. See the
ancient water supply system, synagogue, Herod's palace, Roman camp, and
more. Descend by cable car and visit the Ein Gedi spa for a swim in the
Dead Sea. Return to Tel Aviv.

   Price:   USD 59  per person


TOUR F - FULL DAY TOUR TO CAESAREA, AKKO, ROSH HANIKRA (Wednesday, May 17)
The tour includes Caesarea (Roman and Crusader ruins); Haifa, Mt. Carmel
and the Bahai Shrine; Akko, Crusader buildings and crypts; the grotto at
Rosh Hanikra.  Return to Tel Aviv.

   Price:  USD 53  per person

All Tours are based on minimum of 25 participants per tour.

Tours do not include: Tips, extra meals, drinks or any other personal
items.

    Deposit : USD 100 per person per tour for tour B and C
              Full pre-payment for pre-conference tour A


OPTIONAL DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT - Wednesday-evening,  May 17.
Optional Dinner and Entertainment, Dinner at a Restaurant in Jaffa's
Ancient Port proceeding on to one of Israel's Exclusive Clubs in the
Artist's Quarter of old Jaffa for an Evening of Music and Comedy.

    Price:  USD  55 per person.

    Price includes: Transfers by deluxe bus from/to Dan Panorama
                    Hotel accompanied by a hostess, Dinner and
                    Entertainment.


REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION FORM
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    Please type or fill out in BLOCK letters and mail to:
    JENC6 - May 1995
    c/o International Travel & Congresses Ltd.
    P.O. Box 29313, 61292 Tel Aviv, Israel
    Tel: + 972-3-5102538; Fax: + 972-3-5160604
    E-mail: register@localhost

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE(S):

Early Registration       (Before March 30)  ECU 425  USD 520  USD ____
Late Registration        (March 30 - May 6) ECU 475  USD 580  USD ____
Desk Registration        (from May 6)       ECU 525  USD 640  USD ____

Accompanying Person(s)
(Includes Opening Reception,
Gala Dinner and Jerusalem Tour)             ECU  75  USD  92  USD ____

Tutorial                                    ECU 205  USD 250  USD ____

TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE CHARGED:                                   USD ____
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ACCOMMODATION & TOURS RESERVATION:

Name _________________________________________________________________
         Last            First            Middle Initial     Title


Full Mailing Address
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

Country               Telephone              Fax          E-mail
______________________________________________________________________

I will share a room with _____________________________________________

Accommodation:
A deposit of 1 night hotel accommodation is required in order to guarantee
your reservation

    Dan Panorama Tel Aviv
    (Deluxe)                        USD 134           USD 154

    Dan Panorama Tel Aviv
    (Regular)                       USD 104           USD 124

    Metropolitan
                                    USD  75           USD  92

    City
                                    USD  69           USD  88

Arrival Date:_______  Departure Date:_______ No of nights:____



Optional Pre/Post conference tours:
    USD 100.- deposit per person for post conference tours.
    Full pre-payment for pre-conference tour.


                              p/p in SGL         p/p in DBL

    Pre-conference tour A
    Metropolitan               USD 310            USD 241
    Dan Panorama               USD 326            USD 270

    Post-conference tour B
    First Class hotel          USD 383            USD 311
    Deluxe hotel               USD 510            USD 402

    Post-conference tour C     USD 235            USD 196

    Tour D                                        USD  22 (no hotel)

    Tour E                                        USD  59 (no hotel)

    Tour F                                        USD  53 (no hotel)

    Dinner/Entertainment                          USD  55


                       TOTAL  Accommodation & Tours USD ______
                                         Deposit    USD ______
                                       Balance Due  USD ______


Do you have a special accommodation request?___________________

Do you have a special diet?____________________________________

Jerusalem Tour (please select): Wednesday AM __ Thursday PM __

Payments should be made in US Dollars only. All costs of bank transfers to
be paid by the transmitter.

Please state JENC6 and your name on all payments

For Israeli participants: Payments to be made according to "Shaar
Yatsig" on day of payment + VAT

Method of payment:
________________________________________________________________


Date of Expiry ________________
Cardholder's name __________________

Account no: 396699, Israel Discount Bank, Branch 100, 4 Rothschild
Boulevard 66881 Tel Aviv, Israel

Date ________________              Signature ____________________





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