Register for FOSE 2000

["Scott McGrath" <scott.mcgrath@oasis-open.org>]

REGISTER BY MARCH 22nd FOR FOSE 2000
to receive your badge in the mail!  FOSE, April 18-20 at
the Washington DC Convention Center, is the largest
comprehensive IT event in the mid-Atlantic region!
Visit http://www.fose.com/reg/ to register.

WORKING IN THE BUSINESS IT ARENA
you understand the importance of being in the know when
it comes to developments in technology.  FOSE delivers
industry leaders with products, services, and solutions
you can use!

**NEW EVENT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW**

CREATE YOUR PERSONAL EXPOMAP
Visit http://www.fose.com/, click on "The Exhibits"
and create a map of the exhibits you want to see!
Sort by product or exhibitor and add those companies
of interest to your map.  Print your Personal Expomap
and bring it to FOSE to navigate your way through
the exhibits!  Product locators will also be available
onsite for you to access your Personal Expomap.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT SECTION 508...
AND HOW IT WILL AFFECT YOU
On August 7, 2000, a fundamental change will occur
in the U.S. government's criteria to determine what
IT solutions to purchase.  Furthermore, the U.S. government
will be held more accountable in how information is accessed.
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires that information
must be equally accessible, through technology, to both
disabled and non-disabled federal employees and members
of the public who need to access government information.
Be sure to attend the following FOSE sessions that will
highlight this topic:

1.  Keynote Address:  Janet Reno, U.S. Attorney General
     (invited)  Tuesday, April 18, 12 - 1 p.m.
     Hear Ms. Reno address the challenges of Section 508.
     (Note:  this is a date and time change from previous
     FOSE promotion material.) Admission with your
     Conference or Expo Badge.
     http://www.fose.com/conferences/keynotes.html

2.  Super Session:  What You Need to Know About How
     People with Disabilities Use Technology
     Tuesday, April 18, 8 - 8:45 a.m.
     Understand the basic concepts necessary for successful
     implementation of Section 508. Admission with your
     Conference or Expo Badge.
     http://www.fose.com/conferences/index-super.html

3.   Super Session:  Meeting the Challenge of Section 508
      Thursday, April 20, 8 - 8:45 a.m.
       Learn what federal agency experts are doing to
       prepare for the changes. Admission with your
       Conference or Expo Badge.
       http://www.fose.com/conferences/index-super.html

4.  Conference Session:  Adaptive Technologies for Accessibility
     Tuesday, April 18, 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
     Learn which technologies will allow the government to meet
     the Section 508 standards.  Conference Badge needed for
     admission; fee required.
     http://www.fose.com/conferences/index-innovative.html

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YOUR FOSE EXPO BADGE ALSO GIVES YOU ACCESS TO:

-  The show floor where you will see over 160 new
    products from over 400 IT leaders.
    Visit http://www.fose.com/exhibits/ for an updated
    list of exhibitors.

-  Over 25 education sessions presented by such
    companies as:
       Bell Atlantic Federal
       GSA
       Hewlett-Packard
       IBM
       Microsoft
       Nextel
       PeopleSoft
   Visit http://www.fose.com/conferences/education.html
   for more information.

-  Other keynote sessions.  In addition to the Janet Reno
    keynote, gain insight and motivation from:
     *Terry Bradshaw, co-host Fox NFL Sunday: hear
       Mr. Bradshaw ask himself and the audience
       "Why Not Your Best."
     *Steve Ballmer, President and CEO of Microsoft: listen
       as Mr. Ballmer addresses "Strategic Government
       Information Technology"
     *The Federal CIO Council.  Join members of the council
       as they present "Who wants to be a CIO?"
   Visit http://www.fose.com/conferences/keynotes.html
   for details.

SPECIAL EVENTS:
     FEDimaging @ FOSE
     Pavilions (centralized technology areas on the show floor)
     New Product Showcase
     FOSE @ Work HiTech Career Fair
Visit http://www.fose.com/special-events/
for more information.

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MORE EDUCATION AVAILABLE*
Your exhibit badge provides access to all events listed above.
But, you can also register for the conference program and
expand your knowledge on:  Digital Government; Information
Security; Innovative Technology Solutions; IT Workforce;
Knowledge Management; and Outsourcing and the Virtual
Agency.
Visit http://www.fose.com/conferences/conference.html
for session and pricing details.
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REGISTER TODAY!
Register today for an exhibit pass - free for government and
only $25 for non-government -  which gives you access to
all events listed above (except the Conference Program
which requires an additional fee).
Visit http://www.fose.com/reg/ and insert
     [Source Code TBC7]
by March 22 to receive your badge in the mail.

You will receive updates on event news so you can
plan your days at FOSE accordingly!

Visit http://www.fose.com daily for event and news
updates.  We look forward to seeing you April 18-20
at the Washington DC Convention Center!

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EXHIBITORS TO SEE AT FOSE 2000!!
Synetics, Booth 3228 - Custom Information Engineering
Solutions - Web-Based Document Management,
Database Applications, Site Design, and GIS

Visit the OASIS staff at Booth 133 !


Scott McGrath
Member Services Manager

OASIS
Organization for the Advancement of
Structured Information Standards

OASIS
PO Box 455
Billerica, MA  01821

+1 978 667 5115  (US & Int'l Voice)
+1 978 667 5114  (US and Int'l Fax)

scott.mcgrath@oasis-open.org
http://www.oasis-open.org