Message-ID: <m0vQXLq-000511C@arcc.or.ke> Date: Thu, 21 Nov 1996 14:31:25 +0300 From: Shem Ochuodho <mailto:shem@ARCC.OR.KE> Subject: IT Conference Announcement ... To: Multiple recipients of list DEVEL-L <mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU>
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> From: "KEN-IT'96, NAIROBI" <mailto:ken-it@arcc.or.ke>
> Subject: Conference Announement - Call for Participation
> Cc: aig-l, technet, arcctech
>
> FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PARPITICATION
>
>
> THE SECOND NATIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
> CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION, KENYATTA CONFERENCE
> CENTRE (KICC), NAIROBI, KENYA
>
> 4TH - 6TH DECEMBER, 1996
>
>
> Information Technology (IT) is today widely recognized to
> underpin socio-economic development of communities. Africa is
> arguably the continent where the adoption and impact of emerging
> information technologies has been least. In Kenya, some major
> strides have been made in introducing and applying IT. However,
> great potentials remain untapped, partly because a cross-section
> of decision makers and practitioners have not been adequately
> sensitized.
>
> The African Regional Centre for Computing (ARCC) in collaboration
> with the Computer Society of Kenya (CSK) and other industry
> leaders will host the second Kenya's National Information
> Technology (IT) Conference in Nairobi between 4th - 6th December,
> 1996. The conference which will feature highly specialized
> technical presentations, business solutions and exhibitions has
> the following as its main objectives:
>
> - to sensitize key policy and decision makers on the
> potentials of IT
> - to provide a forum for inventors and developers to share
> their experiences and facilitate exchange of ideas
> - to increase IT awareness and expose particpants to new and
> emerging trends, products and services in IT
>
>
> CONFERENCE THEME
>
> The theme of this year's conference is "The Role of Electronic
> Networking in Global Communications".
>
>
> TARGET GROUPS
>
> - Policy makers and senior government officials
> - Senior decision makers in private sector
> - Senior education managers, educators, academics and
> researchers
> - Leading professionals (legal, medical, financial, etc)
> - Leading IT managers and practitioners
>
>
> TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS
>
> Full paper and poster presentations are solicited.
>
> Suggested topics, which should be relevant to the theme, include
> but are not limited to:
>
> Programming Languages and Methodologies Software Engineering
> Databases and 4th Generation Languages Operating Systems
> and Compilers
> Data Communication and Networking Expert Systems
> Artificial Intelligence Human Computer
> Interaction
> Multimedia Technologies Computer Architectures
> Cyberspace - the Information Superhighway Policy Issues and
> Strategies
> History of Computing Social Implications
> of IT
> Applications in Government, Education Human Resources and
> Training
> and Business Cost Benefit Analysis
>
> Manuscripts for full paper presentation which should be 8-20 A-4 size pages
> in length should be
> submitted for refereeing by Friday, 1st November, 1996 (flexible). A soft
> copy in MS Word,
> WordPerfect or LaTex (UUENCODED or PostScript) should also be submitted via
> e-mail or on a
> diskette.
>
>
> SOCIAL PROGRAMME
>
> The Republic of Kenya, with an area of approximately 583,000 sq. km. lies
> along the Equator on
> the Eastern seaboard of Africa. Kenya is endowed with a benign climate
> climate, world-reputed,
> scenic landscapes and a rich heritage of flora and fauna. Abundant natural
> resources provide an
> ideal conference and exhibition location, as well as a holiday resort. A
> befitting tour programme is
> planned for participants.
>
> Nairobi, the conference venue is Kenya's capital city. The Kenyatta
> International Conference Centre
> (KICC) with its unique conference and exhibition facilities is an ideal host.
>
>
> FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS, HOTEL BOOKINGS AND VISA REQUIRMENTS
>
> The official airline for the conference is Kenya Airways (mailto:kenair@arcc.or.ke)
> and travel agent is
> Raydoll Tours Ltd (mailto:raydoll@arcc.or.ke).
>
> Nairobi boasts many good hotels and other social amenities. A hotels' guide
> is available on request.
>
> Normally, visitors to Kenya are required to have a valid Visa. Please
> contact your nearest Embassy
> or Consulate for advice.
>
> A nominal airport tax of $20 is payable on departure.
>
> Should you require any assistance with flight arrangements, accommodation or
> Visa arrangements,
> please contact us at the address below.
>
>
> REGISTRATION FEES AND CONFERENCE SUPPORT
>
> Participation fee per person is KShs 5,000/= (US$ 100, or equivalent)
> payable in cash, Visa card
> or cheque to the African Regional Centre for Computing (ARCC). A small
> number of fellowships may
> be available for deserving applicants.
>
>
> CO-ORGANIZERS
>
> Directorate of Technical Training
> Directorate of External Trade, Commerce & Industry
> National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM)
> National Council for Science and Technology (NCST)
> Acronite Computer Bureau (ACB)
> African Regional Centre for Computing (ARCC)
> Computer Society of Kenya (CSK)
> Computer Applications Ltd (CAL)
> ICL Kenya Ltd
> IT Standards Association (ITSA)
> Kenya Polytechnic
> Kenya Airways
> Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI)
> Mombasa Polytechnic
> Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE)
> Nation Newspapers Ltd
> Telecom Foundation of Africa (TFA)
> RANDFORUM
>
>
> REGISTRATION FORM
>
> SECOND KENYA'S NATIONAL IT CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION (KEN-IT'96)
>
> FAMILY NAME: ________________________________________________
>
> OTHER NAMES: ________________________________________________
>
>
> AFFILIATION: ________________________________________________
>
> ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________
>
> ___________________________________________________
>
> CITY/TOWN: __________________________________________________
>
> STATE: ______________________________________________________
>
> COUNTRY: ____________________________________________________
>
> TEL.: ____________________________ FAX: ____________________
>
> EMAIL (if any): _____________________________________________
>
>
> Please tick as appropriate.
>
> __ I/We intend to participate in the Conference/Exhibition.
>
> __ I/We intend to submit a paper/make poster presentation.
>
> __ I/We intend to exhibit.
>
> Subject Area/Product Description _______________________________
>
> ________________________________________________________________
>
> Title/Precise Product or Service Name: _________________________
>
> ________________________________________________________________
>
>
> All communication (incl. reservations for exhibition space) should be
> addressed to:-
>
> Co-ordinator, KEN-IT'96
> P.O. Box 58638, NAIROBI
> Tel: (+254-2) 560893/723552/726914 Fax: 728351
> E-mail: mailto:ken-it@arcc.or.ke or ken-it@arcc.permanet.org
> URL: http://www.arcc.or.ke/
>
>
> *********************************************************
> * Shem J. Ochuodho, PhD *
> * Director, African Regional Centre for Computing *
> * P.O. Box 58638, NAIROBI, KENYA *
> * Tel: (+254-2) 560893/726914/570176, Fax: 728351 *
> * Email: mailto:shem@arcc.or.ke, URL: http://www.arcc.or.ke/ *
> *********************************************************
>
>