Day 1
Tuesday 29 November

Opening Keynote

David Weinberger

Dr David Weinberger, co-author of the international bestseller The Cluetrain Manifesto, is one of the most respected thoughtleaders at the intersection of technology, business and society. He is a Fellow at the Berkmen Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law School. David's presentation will differ from anything you have heard before with a unique perspective on how technology is driving broad and deep changes to the basics of business and information, in his opening address ‘The new shape of knowledge – everything is miscellaneous’.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS

Track 1 begins with a look at desktop search with insights from Google, MSN, Yahoo! and Blinkx. Gain a better understanding of how search engines work – and don’t forget to quiz the search experts in the ‘Question Time’ forum.

Track 2 delves into library and publishing developments. Hear about the challenges of digitisation in light of the Google Scholar project as well as innovative library strategies to help keep your library a must-have information centre. New research into open access will be shared along with insights into new business models for publishers.

Track 3 – Day one of Managing Enterprise Content (MEC) looks at enterprise content management with case studies on implementing CMS, a panel debate on the future of enterprise content management and a look at how records management is being integrated with other business processes.

Today’s lunchtime roundtable sessions focus on competitive intelligence and elearning. Meet colleagues with similar interests and learn more in a relaxed atmosphere!

TRACK 1 INNOVATION IN INFORMATION DISCOVERY	TRACK 2 LIBRARY AND PUBLISHING DEVELOPMENTS	TRACK 3 MANAGING ENTERPRISE CONTENT (MEC) ENTERPRISE CONTENT MANAGEMENT
Keynote panellists:	Keynote speakers:	Keynote speaker:
Franck Poisson Director of Web Sales and Business Development, Exalead Nikhil Bhatla Product Manager, Desktop Search, Google, USA Suranga Chandratillake Founder, Blinkx, UK Stephen E. Arnold Consultant, Arnold Information Technologies, USA	Michael Gorman President, American Library Association and Honorary Fellow, CILIP, UK Arie Jongejan CEO, Swets & Zeitlinger, The Netherlands	Bob Boiko President, Metatorial Services Inc., Adjunct Professor, University of Washington Information School, USA
About the keynote panel session:	About the keynote presentations:	About the keynote presentation:
The opening panel session in this track is not to be missed. Google, MSN, Yahoo! and Blinkx are under the spotlight and ready to take your questions about desktop search. Moderated by Stephen E. Arnold, Consultant, Arnold Information Technologies, USA David Graham Search Business Manager, MSN.co.uk	Michael’s presentation will look at the challenges of digitisation in light of Google’s library project. Hear from him first-hand as he explains why there is so much interest in the project and what it means for libraries. Arje Jongejan keynotes in the publishing session, where his 24 years experience in the publishing industry puts him in a unique position to understand the changing forces affecting libraries, information professionals on the one side against publishers on the other, enabling him to give a unique insight into the tiers of complexity.	Bob Boiko is a well known writer, commentator and previous keynote speaker at Online Information. Bob’s presentation will look at what lessons we have learned over the last few years as content management becomes more widely used. He will look at the importance of having a content strategy and what you need to do to truly lead information initiatives.
Track 1 learning points:	Track 2 learning points:	Track 3 learning points:
How desktop search fits with your overall search strategy Security issues around desktop technology How to sell the benefits of search technology to the business New tools for managing information once you have acquired it	Managing change effectively in your library – critical success factors you need to be aware of Hear from publishers who will provide a unique insight into the pressures on the information environment Latest research into open access Strategies for leading innovative projects in your library	The importance of content strategy and getting senior support for that strategy Case-studies from organisations that have implemented a CMS A review of enterprise content management – is it worth the investment? Learn from organisations that have successfully integrated their records management function with other business processes

Roundtables

13.15-13.45	Competitive intelligence
Moderator:	Arthur Weiss, Managing Partner, AWARE, UK and Amelia Kassel, President, MarketingBase, USA
13.15-13.45	eLearning
Moderator:	Rhonda Riachi, Director,Association for Learning Technology, UK

German international forum

Deutsche Stunde

Title:	Osteuropa-Information - Information in/from Eastern European countries
Time:	Tuesday 29 November, 10.45 - 12.00
Location:	International Lounge, Pillar Hall, Olympia Grand Hall
Organised by:	Christiane Wolff, Head of Information Services & Publications,Global Intranet Coordination, Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH, Germany

Late night exhibition opening and networking drinks

NEW for 2005! The conference closes on time today so that you can visit the exhibition at your leisure and enjoy a glass of wine and network with your peers. The evening includes Networking Drinks, sponsored by Thomson Scientific, special product giveaways and a free prize draw for 5 ipod shuffles open to all attending delegates.

Listen for announcements throughout the first day for further information.

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Day 1 Tuesday 29 November

Day 1
Tuesday 29 November