Knowledge Technologies Announces Keynote Line-up For 2002 Event

Leading Technology Visionaries from Semio Corporation and Knowledge Foundations, Inc. to Headline Annual Conference for Knowledge Communities

ALEXANDRIA, VA (January 24, 2002) -- IDEAlliance today announced its keynote speakers for the upcoming Knowledge Technologies (KT2002) event, being held March 11-13, 2002, at The Westin Seattle Hotel, in Seattle, Washington.

Kicking off this year's conference on Monday, March 11, Dr. Richard L. Ballard, Chief Scientist of Knowledge Foundations, Inc. will deliver the opening keynote address entitled "Once and Future Knowledge." Following Dr. Ballard's remarks will be the second keynote address, given by Dr. Claude Vogel, Chief Technology Officer of Semio Corporation. Dr. Vogel will share with attendees his insights and visions for the future of knowledge technologies.

Dr. Richard Ballard is the founder and creator of Knowledge Foundations, Inc. His background includes hands-on executive management of numerous start-up companies including Co-Director and Founder of Apple Foundations for Steve Jobs and Mike Markula, and Founder/Chairman of the TALMIS Division of International Data Corporation for Patrick McGovern. Dr. Ballard has received 128 software citations, developed 21 Educational Software Workshops and three Management Software Workshops, and has been published in 35 publications and technical reports. As a University of California professor and researcher, he has developed and taught numerous classes for more than 15 years.

Dr. Claude Vogel, the founder and Chief Technology Officer of Semio Corporation, is a foremost authority in Cognitive Anthropology. He earned Ph.D. degrees in Social Anthropology (1976) and Cultural Anthropology (1992) at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), Paris. He is the former Director of the Computational Semiotics Laboratory at the University Leonard de Vinci in Paris, and an Associate Professor of Computational Semiotics at the University of Montréal. Dr. Vogel engages in ongoing research -- and has published more than 70 pieces, including nine books -- on the subjects of software engineering, cognitive design, social organizations, and semiotics.

"We're very excited about the 2002 keynote speakers and the entire KT2002 conference program," said Dr. James D. Mason, of the Y-12 National Security Complex, Chairman of this year's Conference and Chair of ISO/IEC JTC1/SC34. "The theme of this year's event, 'Bridging Knowledge Communities' is reflected in the presentations and will bring to attendees a wealth of insight and practical applications."

"Building on last year's highly successful premier event, KT2002 will bring to members of the knowledge communities a stellar lineup of presenters and a technology showcase, providing insight and ideas for today's changing business priorities", said Marion Elledge, Executive VP of IDEAlliance. "We are confident that our attendees will learn new strategies to enhance their business goals."

In addition to the keynote addresses, KT2002 offers participants more than 40 educational sessions broken into 3 focused community tracks, a vendor showcase, late-breaking news, and a variety of informal networking opportunities, discussion groups and social events.

For complete program information and to register, visit www.knowledgetechnologies.net. Special discounts are available to academics and members of IDEAlliance.

SPECIAL BONUS: KT2002 ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE CO-LOCATED OPEN PUBLISH 2002 EVENT AT NO EXTRA CHARGE!

Visit www.openpublish.com for details on this event.

About IDEAlliance

IDEAlliance (International Digital Enterprise Alliance) is a not-for-profit membership organization. Its mission is to advance user-driven, cross-industry solutions for all publishing and content-related processes by developing standards, fostering business alliances, and identifying best practices. IDEAlliance has been a leader in information technologies since 1966 (founded as Graphic Communications Association) having fostered the development and adoption of standards such as ADIS, GRACoL, ICE, JIFFI, Mail.dat, papiNet, PRISM, PROSE XML, SPACE XML, SGML, and XML. Learn more about IDEAlliance at www.idealliance.org.

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