------------------------------------------------ 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@ccsg.tau.ac.il>. 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@jenc6.ac.il - for tourist information register@jenc6.ac.il - 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@terena.nl 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 =================================== 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@jenc6.ac.il ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ____ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ____________________