Free International Forums
Spanish Meeting Point - stand 754
New! If you are a Spanish visitor visit the Spanish Information Point which you will find on the exhibition floor. Get together, hear presentations and poster sessions from Spanish information experts, as well as chatting and relaxing with fellow Spanish colleagues. Various Spanish companies will be presenting their information products and services.
For further information please contact coordinator: Tomàs Baiget, "El profesional de la información" journal at baiget@sarenet.es
Location: Stand 754, within the exhibition
Deutsche Stunde
Organised by: Ulrich Kamper, WIND GmbH, Germany
Time: Tuesday 2 December, 14.00-15.30
Location: Theatre C, Olympia Grand Hall
If you're from Germany then why not attend the German Hour which will offer you the opportunity to hear international information practitioners speak on topical issues. Following the presentation, you'll have the opportunity to discuss the issues raised in your native language. Sessions are free to attend.
Title: The Future of the Information Market: Opportunities and risks for business and public sector organisations in the re-use of public sector information.
1. PSI re-use from the perspective of a real „PSI re-user". Ulrich Kaemper (WIND GmbH, Köln, Germany)
2. The EU PSI Study 2008 - Presentation of results and next steps. Michael Fanning, (Online Consultants International GmbH, Karlsruhe, Germany)
3. Advancing PSI re-use through "social networking". Michael Nicholson, Intelligent Addressing Ltd., Locus Association, PSI Alliance, London, UK
The public sector is the biggest producer of information. Many of the familiar products and services used daily by information professionals are based upon the re-use of public sector information (PSI). However, the potential within this market for both businesses and the public sector itself is only slowly being realised. In 2003, the European Commission enacted the EU PSI Directive (2003/98/EC) which outlines a set of minimum conditions that need to be established in order to develop the market for PSI re-use in Europe. Transposition of the Directive into national law has, however, been piecemeal throughout the EU Member States. Whereas businesses and public sector organisations in the United Kingdom have already gathered considerable experience in the practical issues of implementing the Directive, widespread discussion and debate in Germany has only just begun.
Under the heading: "The Future of Information Markets",this year's German Session at Online Information 2008 will introduce participants to the opportunities and risks for both business and public sector organisations regarding the re-use of public sector information. To help orientate participants in the issues involved in this complex area, Ulrich Kaemper will begin the session with a presentation from the perspective of a business that re-uses PSI. This will be followed by an exclusive presentation from Michael Fanning on the results of the recent European Commission Study on PSI Re-use in Europe. This presentation will in turn focus on the options and recommendations for further action currently being discussed. The session will conclude with a presentation from Michael Nicholson, one of the UK's most experienced and forward-looking advocates of PSI re-use. His presentation will call upon information professionals in both the private and public sectors to raise awareness, interest and concern for the theme in their respective organisations. They are, after all, best qualified to do so, as raising awareness of PSI re-use involves the management of information, transfer of knowledge and above all, being active in professional and business networks.
For any additional information or for questions please contact:
Ulrich Kaemper, Managing Partner, WIND GmbH, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Ring 40, D-50672, Köln - Tel.: +49-(0)221-92 59-560
E-Mail: wind@wind-gmbh.com
Internet: http://www.wind-gmbh.com/
Michael Fanning, Managing Director, Online Consultants International GmbH, Unterreut 6, D-76135 Karlsruhe - Tel.: +49-(0)721-92 12-909
E-Mail: michael.fanning@oci-gmbh.com
Internet: http://www.oci-gmbh.com/
Italian Meeting
If you are an Italian visitor catch up with colleagues and friends in an informal get-together where you can meet and exchange ideas and experiences regarding the online information sector in Italy.
Organised by: Laura Ballestra, AIDA (lballestra@liuc.it)
Time: Tuesday 2 December, 12.00-13.00
Location: Theatre C, Olyjmpia Grand Hall
French Forum
Time: Tuesday 2 December, 15.45-16.45
Location: Theatre C, Olympia Grand Hall
Organised by Marie Madeleine Salmon, Publicis
Time: Tuesday 2 December, 15.45-16.45
Location: Theatre C, Olympia Grand Hall
Organised by Marie Madeleine Salmon, Publicis
Association Breakfasts
The Online Information conference will provide unrivalled opportunities to network with international colleagues, speakers and vendors via informal social gatherings including breakfasts to be held by the AIIP and SLA Europe:
Association of Independent Information Professionals
(AIIP) President’s Breakfast
Tuesday 2 December, 08.00–10.00
Pillar Hall, Olympia Grand Hall
Members and friends are invited to the AIIP president’s breakfast, sponsored by Thomson Dialog, for networking, and brief remarks from AIIP President Edward Vawter
SLA and SLA Europe Annual Breakfast
Wednesday 3 December, 08.30 onwards
Pillar Hall, Olympia Grand Hall
Members and friends of the SLA and SLA Europe are invited to meet over breakfast.
