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XML 2001 Call for Presentations, Tutorials, Exhibits and Sponsors 
December 9-14, 2001
Walt Disney Dolphin Hotel
Orlando, Florida

http://www.xmlconference.org


XML: What Really Works?
Interest in XML has virtually exploded since it was first introduced at this
conference five years ago. XML is the basis for many new technologies and a
host of new business models and products.  But are all these new technologies
and products worthwhile?  Do they really solve business needs?  The answers to
these important questions will be found at this year's conference, XML: What
Really Works? 
This is where you come in. We are looking for top-quality tutorials and talks
that help attendees understand what works and what doesn't, as well as glimpses
into the future. The attendees at XML 2001 want to hear first hand from the
experts which products will solve their problems and which methodologies will
meet their needs.  Whether as speaker, tutorial presenter, exhibitor, or
sponsor, XML 2001 provides the best forum to share your knowledge or
demonstrate your products.  .
XML 2001 continues its 15-year tradition of offering high quality content. Two
days of tutorials will be followed by four days of conference sessions.  The
vendor exhibition will run during the first three days of the conference. 

Conference Topic Areas

Speaking sessions:  Suggested topic areas are Core Technologies, Web Services,
Knowledge Management, Electronic Commerce, Publishing, Case Studies, Wireless
Applications, and Healthcare.  Other ideas are welcome.  Talks can be
introductory or advanced, geared to implementers or executives. We are not
looking for extremely technical developer content or introductory talks about
what XML is (although introductory tutorials are welcomed). 
Vendor presentations:  This year we offer two areas designed for product
presentations.  The New Technologies area is ideal for demonstrations of brand
new technologies.  The Vendor Offerings area will include demonstrations of new
or existing products. 

Town Meetings:  XML 2001 will host a new event, called "Town Hall Meetings."
Held throughout the conference, these interactive forums are designed to allow
all attendees to join open-mike town-hall forums. This will be a great way to
ask questions, listen to suggestions, soak up praise, endure abuse, hold straw
polls, or go into more detail on particular issues not possible during other
presentations. 

Call for Presentations
http://www.xmlconference.org


All interested parties are invited to submit proposals.  Presentations will be
chosen to fit 45-minute time blocks (30-35 minutes for presentation and 10-15
minutes for questions). A version of the paper must also be written in XML for
publication in the Proceedings (with the exception of product demonstrations).
XML authoring software will be provided. Further instructions will follow upon
acceptance of a presentation. Electronic conference proceedings will be
produced and made available on the Website and CD-ROM.

All selected speakers will receive a free registration for the conference
(December 11-14), provided their paper, tagged in XML, is received by the
October 15, 2001 deadline.  In addition, all submitters of complete abstracts
not chosen for the conference will automatically receive a discount of $100 off
the conference registration amount.  Registration instructions will be
forwarded.

Submissions must be made online by June 15, 2001.


Call for Town Hall Meetings

All interested parties are invited to submit proposals for Town Hall Meetings
at XML 2001.  You may suggest an idea and/or a discussion leader. 

Submissions must be made online by June 15, 2001.

Call for Tutorials 

GCA is seeking highly qualified instructors to lead tutorials, which will be
selected based on merits of the topic and instructor.  Tutorials will be
one-half, full or two-day workshops.  Please be sure to indicate any special
requirements and length of your tutorial on the submission form. A complete
handout for the tutorial will be required.

Selected instructors will receive a free Gold Pass registration (December
9-14), provided their tutorial handout is received by the November 16, 2001
deadline.  In addition, all submitters of complete abstracts not chosen for the
conference will automatically receive a discount of $100 off the conference
registration amount.  Registration instructions will be forwarded.

Submissions must be made online by June 29, 2001.

Please note: Marketing/promotional presentations will not be considered for
tutorials or presentations. Material must reflect information as described in
the acceptance abstract and must be original work of professional quality.
Selected authors will be notified and guideline materials will follow.  
Vendor/Product Presentations 
Precedence will be given to submissions that demonstrate products to be
launched at XML 2001, products to be announced and demonstrated first at XML
2001, brand new technologies, new versions of existing products,
standards-compliance, and/or interoperability proof (i.e., showing more than
one product from different vendors working together). 

Submissions must be made online by  October 1, 2001.

Late Breaking News

Due to the nature of the event topics, GCA will reserve several speaking spots
for "Late-Breaking News Sessions." These presentations will be designed for
ideas and technical developments so new that normal lead-time is not possible.
These sessions will be awarded at the discretion of the conference chair and
planning committee. If you are interested in submitting a late breaking news
session, please request a slot by June 15, and submit your proposal online by
October 1, 2001.


Call for Exhibitors & Sponsors

The Annual XML event has earned a reputation for excellence, providing vendors
access to perhaps the most well-informed and well-qualified audience on XML. We
invite you to join the more than 100 exhibiting companies at this year's event.
 The conference and exposition has several sponsorship opportunities available.
Organizations interested in participating as an exhibitor or sponsor should
contact:

Julie Desmond
jdesmond@idealliance.org
Phone: +1 617 698 0277


Associated, Affiliated, and Related Meetings

GCA encourages other organizations (especially standards activities groups) to
meet the week before or after XML 2001. We will be happy to assist you with
your planning.  Please contact 

Dave Kunkel, Program Manager
Dkunkel@gca.org
Phone: +1 703 519 8165
for information on organizing a related activity.

Submission Schedule 

June 29		Presentation and Tutorial Submission Deadline
July 20		Notification of Selection
October 15	Presentation Papers Due (marked up using the designated XML
schema)
November 16	Tutorial Handouts Due