XML '99 Call for Papers
-- Enabling Business Innovation on the Web

XML '99 provides an in-depth look at the implementation and application of XML and related Web technologies. XML '99 is designed to bring the latest innovations in business-enabling technologies to those who create, manage and deliver structured information. XML ’99 offers you the opportunity to hear, see, and learn about the full range of standards and technologies available to your organization. There are sessions designed for newcomers who are just beginning to learn about XML. Other sessions focus on the technical underpinnings of XML and related information standards. This year's conference includes the largest exposition of XML-enabled technology in the world. Tracks include Management, eCommerce, Web Standards/Vocabularies, Web Innovations, Graphics, Publishing, and Content Management.

Tracks and Topics

Seven potential tracks have been tentatively identified for XML ’99. Tracks are intended to address the following audiences and questions:

Management/ITEX (Information Technology Executive Briefing)

• What is XML? Why all the Hype?
• How can you use the Web to leverage new business models?
• What new revenue streams can XML enable for you?
• How will the Web affect upcoming technology decisions?
• Is there really a ROI for doing business on the Web?
• Do you need staff with new skill sets for the new information era?
• How can you make your Web presence pay off?

Web Standards/Core Technologies and Vocabularies

• Are you trying to learn more about how to implement a standards-based information system?
• Do you want to learn more about the options in design approach?
• Are you interested in learning more about core information standards and vocabularies?
• Linking Languages and XPointer, Style languages (CSS, XSL), RDF, Metadata, and XML Schemas, PDF and XML, Document Object Model (DOM), Information & Content Exchange (ICE), Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), CGM, WebSGML

eCommerce

• Do you want to know what role XML can play in the interchange of commercial information?
• Are you investigating ways to move your EDI function to the Web?
• Do you want to add cataloging metadata to your storefront so your products and services can be more readily located on the Web?
• Do you want to establish a Web portal in the future?
• What tools do you need to make eCommerce a reality?

Web Graphics

• Are you struggling to present graphics on the Web?
• Are you interested in providing new Web-based graphics functionality?
• Do you want to know more about PGML, VML, and SVG?
• Are you evaluating WebCGM for future use?
• Do you want to learn how to create "intelligent" graphics?

Publishing and XML Applications

• Are you looking for new ways to generate revenue from traditional print processes?
• Are you interested in syndicating content on the Web?
• Are you looking for new alternatives for delivery of database information?
• Do you need XML as well as PDF?
• Are you concerned about the XML Continuum (well-formed XML or DTD-based XML)?
• Do you want to learn from real world case studies in XML and SGML?

Web Innovations

• Are you interested to learn how non-publishing uses of XML can boost your business?
• Are you interested in the next generation of XML-enabled Web tools?
• Do you want to learn more about how ICE can enable you to control the "push" of information on the Web?
• Can you make your Web site accessible to all?
• Are you interested in learning more about innovative new Web applications based on XML?

Content/Data Management

• Do you want to distinguish managing documents and web pages from managing their contents
• Do you need to determine which end users and vendors are interested in pursuing this abstraction
• Are you interested in learning how to author information out of context of its use
• Do you want to understand new approaches for navigation of collection of content objects
• Do you want to learn how others are managing content dynamically
• Are you making a decision about document management tools and features
• Do you want to create personalized information based on end-user profiles?
• Do you need to provide XML functionality for your relational database?

Call for Papers

All interested parties are invited to submit proposals for presentations at XML ’99. Papers addressing issues outlined in our tentative tracks will be of particular interest. However other related topics will be considered. Presentations will be in 45-minute blocks of time with 30-35 minutes allowed for presentation and 10-15 minutes allowed for questions. Additionally, a written paper tagged in XML must be submitted. Both electronic and paper conference proceedings will be produced for the conference.

Submissions must be submitted electronically in a clear text format that contains the following key fields:

• Presentation Title:
• Author Name:
• Job Title and Affiliation:
• Author Address: (including street, city, state, country, postal code)
• Email:
• Abstract: (not less than 500 words)
• Brief Description: (2 sentences for program)
• Track/Audience:
• Author’s Biography:

Call for Tutorials

The conference will be preceded by 2 days of tutorials. Proposals may be made for half-day, full day, and 2-day tutorials. Submissions must be submitted electronically in a clear text format that contains the following key fields:

• Tutorial Title:
• Presentation Length:
• Author Name:
• Job Title and Affiliation:
• Author Address: (including street, city, state, country, postal code)
• Email:
• Abstract: (300-500 words)
• Brief Description: (2 sentences for program)
• Technology Requirements:
• Author’s Biography:

Call for Peer Review

Papers submissions for this conference will be subject to peer review. Peer reviewers will be evaluating 10 to 15 papers. Please submit your biography and specific area of expertise to xml99@gca.org for selection by June 1, 1999.

Submission Schedule

All Submissions must be made electronically in a clear text format that contains the recommended key fields ending with a colon (:) to xml99@gca.org.

Submission deadline is Friday June 18, 1999.

Notification of selection will be made July 15, 1999.

Full papers, marked up using designated XML tag set are due September 30, 1999.

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