[announce] Register for Knowledge Technologies 2002 today!

["Elledge, Marion" <MElledge@idealliance.org>]

IDEAlliance, today announced its keynote speakers for the upcoming Knowledge
Technologies (KT2002) event, being held March 11-13, 2002, at The Westin
Seattle Hotel, in Seattle, Washington.

Kicking off this year's conference on Monday, March 11, Dr. Richard L.
Ballard, Chief Scientist of Knowledge Foundations, Inc. will deliver the
opening keynote address entitled "Once and Future Knowledge". Following Dr.
Ballard's remarks, will be the second keynote address given by Dr. Claude
Vogel, Chief Technology Officer of Semio Corporation. Dr. Vogel will share
with attendees his insights and visions for the future of knowledge
technologies.

Dr. Richard Ballard is the founder and creator of Knowledge Foundations,
Inc. His background includes hands-on executive management of numerous
start-up companies including Co-Director and Founder of Apple Foundations
for Steve Jobs and Mike Markula, and Founder/Chairman of the TALMIS Division
of International Data Corporation for Patrick McGovern. Dr. Ballard has
received 128 software citations, developed 21 Educational Software Workshops
and 3 Management Software Workshops, and has been published in 35
publications and technical reports. As a University of California professor
and researcher, he has developed and taught numerous classes over 15 years. 

Dr. Claude Vogel, the founder and Chief Technology Officer of Semio
Corporation, is a foremost authority in Cognitive Anthropology.  He earned
Ph.D. degrees in Social Anthropology (1976) and Cultural Anthropology (1992)
at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), Paris. He is
the former Director of the Computational Semiotics Laboratory at the
University Leonard de Vinci in Paris, and an Associate Professor of
Computational Semiotics at the University of Montréal.  Dr. Vogel engages in
ongoing research -- and has published more than 70 pieces, including nine
books -- on the subjects of software engineering, cognitive design, social
organizations, and semiotics. 

"We're very excited about the 2002 keynote speakers and the entire KT2002
conference program," said Dr. James D. Mason, of the Y-12 National Security
Complex, Chairman of this year's Conference and Chair of ISO/IEC JTC1/SC34.
"The theme of this year's event, 'Bridging Knowledge Communities' is
reflected in the presentations and will bring to attendees a wealth of
insight and practical applications".

"Building on last year's highly successful premier event, KT2002 will bring
to members of the knowledge communities a stellar lineup of presenters and a
technology showcase, providing insight and ideas for today's changing
business priorities", said Marion Elledge, Senior VP of IDEAlliance. "We are
confident that our attendees will learn new strategies to enhance their
business goals."

In addition to the keynote addresses, KT2002 offers participants more than
40 educational sessions broken into 3 focused community tracks, a vendor
showcase, late-breaking news, and a variety of informal networking
opportunities, discussion groups and social events. 

For complete program information and to register, see
www.knowledgetechnologies.net.  Special discounts are available to academics
and members of IDEAlliance.

AN ADDED BONUS: KT2002 ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE CO-LOCATED OPEN
PUBLISH 2002 EVENT AT NO EXTRA CHARGE! See www.openpublish.com for details
on this event.

About IDEAlliance 
IDEAlliance (International Digital Enterprise Alliance) is a not-for-profit
membership organization. Its mission is to advance user-driven,
cross-industry solutions for all publishing and content-related processes by
developing standards, fostering business alliances, and identifying best
practices. IDEAlliance has been a leader in information technology since
1966 (founded as Graphic Communications Association) having fostered the
development and adoption of standards such as ADIS, GRACoL, ICE, JIFFI,
Mail.dat, papiNet, PRISM, PROSE XML, SPACE XML, SGML, and XML. Learn more
about IDEAlliance at www.idealliance.org <http://www.idealliance.org>. 



Marion L. Elledge
Executive Vice President
IDEAlliance
(founded in 1966 as the Graphic Communications Association)
100 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: 703/837-1093
Fax: 703/548-2867
email: melledge@idealliance.org


Check out IDEAlliance's upcoming events! www.idealliance.org

Knowledge Technologies 2002
11-14 March 2002
Seattle, Washington USA
http://www.knowledgetechnologies.net/

Open Publish 2002
11-14 March 2002
Seattle, Washington USA
http://www.open-publish.com

XML Europe 2002
20-23 May 2002
Barcelona, Spain
http://www.xmleurope.com