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2nd Annual GCC Innovative Users Group Conference
Wednesday 5 - Thursday 6 December 2007
Millennium Hotel
Doha, Qatar
The Second Annual GCC Innovative Users Group will take place in Doha, Qatar December 5-6, 2007. The meetings will be held at the Millennium Hotel.
Conference Inquiries:
Please send any questions you may have about the conference to:
GCC IUG Conference 2007
Attn. Mike Mandili
Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar
Education City
P.O. Box 24144
Doha, Qatar
Phone: +974 492-8101
Email: mam2068@qatar-med.cornell.edu
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Program (subject to change):
GCC IUG 2nd Annual Conference
Qatar Foundation
December 5-6, 2007
http://www.gcciug.org/conference
Day one: December 05, 2007
| Time |
Events |
Presenters: |
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Registration |
| 9:00-10:00 | Welcome/Opening session | Tom William, Director WCMCQ |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Coffee Break |
| 10:30 - 12:30 | Encore and other new products | Sergey Obolonsky
Innovative Interfaces Inc. |
| 12:30 - 14:00 | Lunch break sponsored by Weill Cornell Medical College |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Release 2007 | Innovative Interfaces Inc. |
| 15:00 - 15:15 | Coffee break |
| 15:15 - 16:30 | New Innovative Services | Innovative Interfaces Inc. |
| 16:30 - 17:30 | Setting up your SCAT table | Alice Burnett, Weill Cornell Medical College |
Dinner sponsored by Innovative Interfaces Inc. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. @ Al-Saha Lebanese Restaurant (transportation will be provided)
Day two: December 06, 2007
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Doha Information
Location
Doha is the capital city of Qatar. With a population of 400,051 according to the 2005 census,[citation needed] it is located in the Ad Dawhah municipality on the Persian Gulf ( [show location on an interactive map] 25.3° N 51.5333° E). Doha is Qatar's largest city, with over 80% of the nation's population residing in Doha or its surrounding suburbs, and is the economic center of the country. Doha is home to the Education City, an area devoted to research and education.
Background Information
In 1850, the city of Doha was founded under the name Al-Bida. The name "Doha" came from the Arabic ad-dawha, "the big tree." The reference is to a prominent tree that must have stood at the site where the original fishing village arose, on the eastern coast of the Qatar peninsula. In 1882, al Rayyan built the Al Wajbah fortress, in southwestern Doha. The following year, Sheikh Qassim led a Qatari army to victory against the Ottomans.
The city was made capital of the British protectorate of Qatar in 1916, and when the nation gained independence in 1971, Doha remained the capital of Qatar. In 1917, the Al Kout fortress, which is located in the center of the city, was built by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Qassim Al-Thani. In 1949, oil exportation began in Qatar. Today the nation as a whole produces over 800 000 barrels of oil daily. In 1969, the Government House opened. Today it is considered to be Qatar's most prominent landmark.
In 1973 the University of Qatar opened, and in 1975 the Qatar National Museum opened in what was originally the ruler's palace in 1912. The Al Jazeera Arabic satellite television news channel began broadcasting in 1996, with headquarters and broadcast center in Doha. Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani currently rules in what some consider to be Qatar's most beautiful city.
More information about Doha
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Travel and Accommodations
Travel and Transportations
All delegates are responsible for their own travel and transportation. Here are some of the airlines:
Directions
Forthcoming
Local Transportation
Taxis are plentiful in Doha and are metered and cheap by international standards.
Accommodations
Hotel reservations should be made directly with the hotel.
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Useful Links
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How to Register
Please register only once using any of the following options:
Register Online
Use our easy online Registration Form to register.
Register by Fax / Email
Download and print out the print registration form (in PDF Format) [Forthcoming], fill it out, and fax or email it in, following the instructions on the form. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download the form.
For Internet registrations, immediate e-mail confirmation will be sent. Registrations processed in the office will receive e-mail or faxed confirmation of conference registration within three days of receiving your registration. If you do not receive confirmation, please call +971 4 4021154.
Fees and Payment Methods
Those who register in advance qualify for lower fees and may pick up their conference materials at the Millennium Hotel on Tuesday, December 4 (see Onsite registration hours below). The price mentioned below is quoted and must be paid cash in Qatar Riyal (QR).
Conference Fees
- 200 QR (on the day of the conference - 5/12/2007)
- 180 QR (if you registered the day before - 4/12/2007)
Your Registration Fees Includes:
- All presentations sessions
- Conference materials
- Daily refreshment breaks and lunch
- Complimentary social events
- Dinner the evening of 5 December 2007
Payment Methods:
Full registration payment is required before entry to the Conference. Payment must be in Qatar Riyal (QR) ONLY, and can be made in cash onsite at the Registration Desk. A receipt will be issued onsite upon registration payment.
Onsite Registration Hours
Payment acceptance will be available
- Tuesday, December 4: 7-9 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 5: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Registration Inquiries:
Please send any questions you may have about registration to:
GCC IUG Conference 2007
Attn. Mike Mandili
Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar
Education City
P.O. Box 24144
Doha, Qatar
Phone: +974 492-8101
Email: mam2068@qatar-med.cornell.edu
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GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR PRESENTERS
When you are preparing to present at the GCC-IUG conference, please keep the following objectives in mind:
- Be sure that your presentation is easy to understand for the entire audience,
- Communicate the main points of your presentation;
- Make the presentation interesting and valuable to the audience.
Here are some tips:
Structure of presentation
- Selection of Materials
The emphasis will be on the presentation of new results, techniques or interpretations; many conference papers are reports on work in progress, or on the completion of a major project such as that involved in carrying out research. The speaker has to select the key elements of the paper and present them in such a way that the audience feels they are getting the researcher's own interpretation. This might mean focusing on only one part of the data, or on a particular problem with the results.
- Title
Be sure that the title of your presentation is an accurate reflection of its content.
- Organization
Is the material well organized for your oral presentation? Does it flow smoothly from introduction to conclusion in a logical sequence? If slides are to be used, are they easy to read and follow and are they suitably placed in the presentation? Logical organization is the single most important element of all successful presentations. Your time is limited; therefore, make every word count. Plan your presentation carefully. Avoid generalized, meaningless conclusions.
- Focus on content
Focus only on the most important information that you want to convey. Decide on a small number of key issues (ones that are controversial, often overlooked, or represent the latest developments in the area) and concentrate on those. Focus on the new issues and the latest developments.
- Stick to your topic
Eliminate material that does not support the main thrust of your message. Continually remind your audience how your remarks relate to your main message or purpose. This will also help to keep you honest.
- Timing
The audience will have the conference proceedings in front of them, so they are not going to want to have the paper read to them verbatim - even if that were possible in the limited time available. You cannot read 5000 words aloud in twenty minutes and have any chance of these being understood.
- Visual Aids
Carefully consider how many graphs etc should be included in the presentation. They are worthless if they are not of good quality and legible.
Keys to a Successful Presentation:
- Look pleasantly confident, and show your willingness to share new information.
- Do not read your paper or slides to the audience.
- Give the audience a moment to understand each slide before continuing.
- Speak to your slide sequence.
- Use the microphone properly. If you are not sure you are being heard, check with your organizer. Lapel microphones permit you to move about, but if yours is stationary, be careful to speak so that your voice is directed toward the microphone.
- Interact with your visual aids. When a slide is up, use a pointer to point out what you want your audience to look at.
- Interpret your pictures. For each graphic exhibit, explain to your audience why you are showing it to them, what is noteworthy and what the "take-away" ideas are. Slow down to explain and get the most out of your graphic.
- Never back up to a previous slide. It will only take extra time and is likely to confuse the audience.
- And, finally, do not forget to retrieve your slides.
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GCC-IUG Conference Questions
General Questions:
- Q. When is the conference?
- The conference will be held on Wednesday 5 - Thursday 6 December 2007
- Q. Where will the conference be held?
- The conference is hosted by GCC IUG and it will be held in 2007 in Doha, Qatar. The meetings will take place at the Millennium Hotel, Doha.
- Q. What is the language of the conference?
- English is the official language of the conference
- Q. Will there be Internet access to check email?
- Wireless internet access is available at the Millennium Hotel.
- Q. Will pads and pens be provided?
- Yes, every conference attendee will recieve a conplimentary bag with pads and pens.
- Q. If I still have questions after reading this FAQ, who should I contact?
- GCC IUG Conference 2007
Attn. Mike Mandili
Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar
Education City
P.O. Box 24144
Doha, Qatar
Phone: +974 492-8101
Email: mam2068@qatar-med.cornell.edu
Registration Questions:
- Q. What are the rates for registering for the conference?
- 200 QR (on the day of the conference - 5/12/2007)
180 QR (if you registered the day before - 4/12/2007)
- Q. How do I register?
- There are two simple ways to register:
- Q. What forms of payment do you accept?
- Payment must be in cash ONLY.
- Q. Can I register for just one day of the conference?
- Yes you can register for one day of the conference.
- Q. Will I receive a badge in the mail?
- No, you will get your badge and bag onsite upon registration after paying the fees.
- Q. How do I know if I am registered?
- An e-mail confirmation will be sent to you.
- Q. Who should I contact if I have other questions about registration?
- GCC IUG Conference 2007
Attn. Mike Mandili
Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar
Education City
P.O. Box 24144
Doha, Qatar
Phone: +974 492-8101
Email: mam2068@qatar-med.cornell.edu
Program Questions:
- Q. What types of programs will be offered?
- Presentations about will be made by Innovative Interfaces, Inc. staff as well as librarians from the member institutions. There will also be an organizational meeting to elect officers and approve the bylaws.
- Q. Will handouts be available?
- Yes, printed handouts will be given.
- Q. What meals are included in the conference?
- - Daily refreshment breaks and lunch
- Dinner on 5 December 2007
- Q. When will the preliminary program be available?
- As soon as possible
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