International Conference on Computing and Missions

ICCM '99 Program

“Mission Computing in the 21st Century” focuses on mission computing today and tomorrow. The high tech world is advancing at a breakneck “Internet time” pace. Respected leaders in industry and ministry will show us the challenges and opportunities ahead. Expert practitioners with plenty of dirt under their fingernails will show us how to get the job done. And as always, we’ll build new friendships and renew old acquantances... The relationships you build and renew at ICCM ’99 will carry far beyond the time we spend together! Some of the subjects and sessions, including tracks for hands-on training, in-depth tech talks, and CIO/management discussions (subject to change):

• Hands on... Web database design and programming, PC/Mac Y2K testing and remediation, Internet telephony, video and broadcast, Putting content on CD-ROM/DVD.
• In Depth… New Technologies (IP v6, Spam Blocking, Multimedia content tools), Setting Up a Help Desk, New Web Database Tools, Y2k Guts and Glory, Big Plans ’99.
• Management… What ministry CEO’s need to know about computing, Supporting ministry exec's in the 21st century, Major R&D investments needed for mission computing, “Our organization could really use help with”... (ministries & resource practitioners meet face to face).
• Plus… “Birds Of a Feather” roundtables and presentations, One on One consultations, “What’s Hot; What’s Not,” and a few surprises to celebrate ICCM’s 10th anniversary! (Sign up on the web for BOFs and One on Ones.)
• And… The “Technology for Mission” Contest! Share best practices; win a prize! (See web site for entry information.) Plus other surprises for the our 10th anniversary!

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