DATA
AND INFORMATION FOR THE COMING KNOWLEDGE MILLENNIUM:
Science and Technology in
the Quest for a Better World
In co-operation
with the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
and the Italian National Committee of CODATA
CODATA
2000 Schedule CODATA
2000 is a special event in the new millennium that
addresses the important interdisciplinary issues in scientific
and technical data management and dissemination. SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME CODATA 2000's four
symposia bring state-of-the-art knowledge about the most important
data fields today and address the major issues related to the
importance and use of scientific and technical data in 21st century
research and development. Each symposia features several thematic
sessions, along with interactive round-table discussions, poster
sessions, and technical presentations. Please click the symposium
link of interest to view specific information. Symposium
I on Data, Information and Knowledge:
Principles, Methodologies, Systems
and Policies Symposium
II on Data, Information and Knowledge:
Biodiversity and the Life and
Medical Sciences Symposium
III on Data, Information and Knowledge:
Earth and Physical Sciences,
Engineering and Industry Symposium
IV on Data, Information and Knowledge:
Environment and Renewable Energy
One of the many highlights
of CODATA 2000 is its exciting line-up of plenary
talks.
CODATA 2000 takes place
on 15-19 October 2000 at the Grand Hotel Dino, 28042 Baveno,
Italy.Telephone: 0323 / 922201, Fax: 0323 / 924515. The Conference
Board Chair is Jacques Dubois, Past President of CODATA.
Just announced!  Workshop
on the European Directive
on the Legal Protection of Databases
A Focus on Science and Technology
14 October 2000, Baveno,
Italy Sponsored by the ICSU/CODATA
Ad hoc Group on Data and Information Specific
information about this workshop is here, including hotel and registration
forms.
As a participant of
the CODATA 2000 conference and/or related workshops, you will
receive many important benefits, including:
- The major interactive
forum for the exchange of new ideas and developments in all
fields of data, information and knowledge
- Contact with the
leaders in science and technology responsible for defining and
meeting the data requirements of the 21st century science and
engineering
- A powerful scientific
voice in the debates on data access, as well as review of the
impact on current and future legislation in this area
- Analysis of the
effects of new data, information and knowledge on future ST
work organisation, emphasising data and knowledge sharing requirements
and the creation of virtual laboratories
- Increased awareness
of the role of S&T data in complex society problems, i.e.,
environmental, agricultural, medical, social and economic data
integration
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