XML Topic Maps

Track Chairpersons:
Pam Gennusa, Ontopia
Dianne Kennedy, InfoLoom, Inc.

Monday • December 4, 2000

9:00 am
Welcome and Introductions

9:15 am
TAO of Topic Maps
This presentation provides a brief overview of Topic Maps for new comers in the audience.
by Steve Pepper, CTO Ontopia

9:45 am
Technology Demonstrations
Brief technology demonstrations will be provided to demonstrate Topic Maps in action

10:30 am Break

11:00 am
Market Applications for Topic Maps
This session will focus on the practical applications for Topic Maps. Use case scenarios will be outlined.
by TBA

11:45 am
XTM and Existing Standards
In this presentation an expert panel explains what the XTM standard is and compare XTM with related information standards.

12:15 pm -12:30 pm
Birds of a Feather Topics
Members of the XTM Working Group will issue brief invitations to "Birds of Feather" luncheon meetings
by XTM Working Group Members

12:30 pm Lunch Break and Birds of a Feather Meetings

2:00pm
Afternoon Agenda and Introductions

2:15 pm
Topic Maps User Panel
In this session hear from the "user" members of the XTM Activity. Why are these companies so interested in the development of the XTM specification?
by User Members of the XTM Working Group (TBA)

2:45 pm
Announcement of the XTM Specification
This announcement will be made by the co-chairs of the XTM Working Group. Copies of the XTM Specification will be distributed
by Michel Biezunski and Steven R. Newcomb, Co-chairs of XTM

3:00 pm
Walkthrough of the XTM Specification
In this session, members of the XTM Working Group will provide a brief walk through of the new XTM Specification

3:30 pm
Questions and Answers
by Members of the XTM Working Group