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MW2005 features many different opportunities to meet – and learn from – professional peers and to build a personal network. |
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Join us at Pre-conference Tours, the Welcome Reception, Exhibitors' Reception, Birds of a Feather Breakfast and the Conference Reception + Cruise. There are formal Sessions and less formal Interactions throughout the conference. Pre-Conference ToursThe day before the Pre-Conference Workshops, cultural and educational institutions and multimedia developers in the Vancouver, BC, area team up to provide attendees at MW2005 behind-the-scenes tours of some of the most interesting new media programs in the area. Tours are a great chance to share experiences with other delegates in an informal environment. Take a Pre-Conference Tour on April 12, 2005. There are two itineraries; separate advance registration is required. Downtown Vancouver
University of British Columbia
WorkshopsPre-Conference Workshops on April 13, 2005 offer more structured learning environments. Social EventsEach night during the MW2005 conference there will be a social event, to make sure that everyone gets connected with other attendees. Welcome Reception: Museum of Anthropology
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The evening after the pre-conference workshops and before the first full day of sessions, Museums and the Web 2005 kicks off with a Welcome Reception at the UBC Museum of Anthropology on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Get acquainted and re-acquainted at our early evening reception featuring British Columbia's world famous wines and a rich array of hors d'oeuvres. Buses will go from the hotel and return there via other spots in downtown Vancouver so you can head out for dinner. |
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Enjoy a three-hour, multi-course reception banquet sponsored by the Exhibitors. The Exhibit Hall will feature the most exciting new products and designs of the year, in the largest annual gathering of interactive multimedia museum products and services in the world. Make plans to revisit the booths that catch your eye; the Exhibit Hall is open all day on April 15, 2005. |
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On the morning of April 15, 2005, colleagues get together informally over coffee and continental breakfast to discuss issues of interest. Each table at the breakfast will be devoted to discussion on a theme proposed by attendees. Join us to identify common concerns, share tested solutions and make arrangements to join up with new found colleagues later in the week. To suggest a topic, contact |
Throughout the conference a room is set aside for you to check your e-mail, and for speakers to test their presentations. Please give speakers priority access to the computers provided.
Hours are as follows. The e-mail room is not open during the Demonstrations, as all computers are needed in the Demo Hall.
e-mail & speaker prep room | open | close |
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Wednesday, April 13 | 1:00 pm | 5:00 pm |
Thursday, April 14 | 8:00 am | 5:00 pm |
Friday, April 15 | 8:00 am | 4:30 pm |
CLOSED Saturday, April 16 | 8:30 am | 11:30 am |
Saturday, April 16 | 11:30 am | - 3:30 pm |