DPE, Planets and CASPAR Third Annual Conference: Costs, Benefits and Motivations for Digital Preservation
28-30 October 2008
Nice, France
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DigitalPreservationEurope (DPE), Preservation and Long-term Access through Networked Services (Planets), Cultural, Artistic and Scientific knowledge for Preservation, Access and Retrieval (CASPAR) are delighted to announce their 3rd annual Conference taking place in Nice, France, on 28-30 October 2008.
This Conference aims to attract digital content owners and managers, bringing them together with the leading experts in digital preservation, to make them aware of the challenges and to present the solutions developed and identified by DPE, Planets and CASPAR, the main preservation projects co-funded by the European Commission. Unique to this conference will be the heavy emphasis on practical demonstrations of preservation solutions that can be adopted and implemented today.
Digital content is being created in increasing quantities and the rapid pace of change in software systems puts continued access to digital information at risk. It is of vital importance that we develop and implement solutions now so that we can continue to exploit our valuable intellectual property and digital heritage into the future. Effective preservation of digital assets also brings with it a raft of other benefits such as providing protection and support in litigation and the meeting legislative and regulatory requirements.
Who should attend?
This event would be of interest to a range of stakeholders from decision makers in companies requiring continuing access to their digital intellectual property to researchers and technicians.
Conference Programme
The conference will begin with an evening reception on the 28th of October; The following day will present the theme Costs, Benefits and Motivations for Digital Preservation and will be aimed primarily at decision makers with the 2nd day of the event will focusing more on practitioners within the digital preservation field.
The conference boasts high profile key note speakers and will be split into an evening reception with poster session followed by two full days which will include a series of presentations, guest speakers and project representatives together with discussion panels allowing attendees the opportunity to ask questions and network. Throughout the conference their will be an emphasis on practical demonstrations of preservation solutions developed by DPE, Planets and CASPAR that can be adopted and implemented today.
Registration and Course Fees
Registration for PLANETS, DPE, and CASPAR Consortium members is 140 Euros. All other registrants will be charged 180 Euros. This fee includes all workshop materials, coffee and tea and lunch on both days. The conference dinner costs an additional 15 Euros. Please be sure to indicate your membership on registration page and to indicate whether you wish to attend the conference dinner.
Poster Session
Jpeg images of the poster and a one page abstract of the poster including:
- The title of the poster
- Your institution
- Contact Name
Should be sent to Silvia Boi at msilviaboi@gmail.com
Venue
The Novotel Nice Centre is a 3 star hotel in the heart of Nice, near the Acropolis convention centre and moments away from the old city. This 3 star hotel is equally suited to a business trip or a holiday in Nice with your partner or family. Guests also enjoy the benefit of a public car park and swimming pool with panoramic views.
Travel Options
Only 15 mn away from France's second airport, Novotel Nice Centre is also easy to access by car from the motorway.
From the Airport: 8 km, follow Acropolis
By Car: A8 exit # 55 "Nice Est", follow Acropolis
From the main train station: 1,5 km - Tramway stop: 'Palais des Expositions'
