 What is the 2003 International Water Resources Conference? |
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The 2003 International Water Resources Conference is a virtual conference conducted online, over a two-day period. Like traditional face-to-face conferences, the 2003 International Water Resources Conference provides access to presentations by industry experts, networking opportunities, and a variety of resources including web links, case studies, tools and templates, reference lists, and other information. The entire event is accessible via the Internet using a standard web browser and attendees can login and participate at any time that fits their schedule.
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Who should attend? |
If you are involved in any of the following areas, the 2003 International Water Resources Conference is for you:
| Utility General Managers/Executive Directors |
| Public Works Directors |
| Facilities Directors |
| Planning, Engineering, and Maintenance Department Managers |
| Financial Officers |
| Field Crew Managers |
| Water Quality Managers |
| Design and Planning Engineers |
| Professors |
| Water/Wastewater/Stormwater Engineering Consultants Go to Top |
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How does a virtual conference work? |
A virtual conference is like a traditional conference but attendees don't need to travel, incur travel expenses, or spend time going to and from the event - the entire conference is held online over a specific period of time. Accessible through a password protected website, the conference includes all of the tools and technology necessary to deliver content-rich presentations, provide useful resources, and foster a true "learning community."
Through real-time and asynchronous (occurring over time) interactions, attendees participate in introductions, presentations, Q&A sessions, and informal networking. Most of the presentations are delivered in the form of a video of the presenter side by side with their PowerPoint slideshow that can be accessed and viewed at any time during the conference. Attendees may then post questions and interact with the presenter and each other inside the presenter's virtual conference room.
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How much does it cost? |
The registration fee is US $50. Go to Top
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What are the dates and times of this conference? |
The date of the conference is July 29 - 30, 2003. The times will be 9am - 6pm Eastern Time (GMT-05:00) for both days. Go to Top
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Where do I log in and what password do I use? |
Soon after you register, you will receive an email with your login information. This will include general information on the conference along with your username, password, and the link to view the conference. Go to Top
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Will there be any written proceedings from the 2003 IWRC? |
There will be no written proceedings from the conference. The attendees will be able to view any of the presentations online at their convenience up to 60 days after the event. Go to Top
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Will there be a brief question and answer period after each paper where you can email questions to the presenter? |
Yes. There will be the ability to email questions to the presenters during the scheduled presentations. Go to Top
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Once the conference is over, will I have access to the archives? |
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Yes. The conference site will remain open and accessible for 60 days following the end of the event. Go to Top
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What are the technical requirements to participate? |
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To participate, all that is needed is an Internet connection (at least 56K recommended), web browser, and computer speakers. Window users will need either Internet Explorer version 5 or later or Netscape Navigator version 6.2 or later. If you're using a Mac, you'll need Netscape Navigator 6.2 or later.
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Do firewalls pose any problems for participation? |
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Our online conference platform can be accessed through any firewall since it is HTML-based, doesn't require any proprietary downloads, and only uses standard port 80. Go to Top
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What are the benefits of attending this virtual conference? |
| One-tenth the cost of traditional conferences |
| Flexible event schedule |
| The opportunity to get up to speed with the latest modeling techniques |
| See if you are using your software investment to its fullest capacity |
| Learn from some of the top experts in the world |
| Discover ways that others are doing business |
| Learn to use your software investment to its fullest capacity |
| Become educated on emerging and cutting-edge technologies |
| Share ideas and educate others |
| Get a sneak preview of new software releases |
| Gain professional references and networking opportunities Go to Top |
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