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XML at Seybold San Francisco

XML takes the forefront at Seybold San Francisco where OASIS members will be educating and exhibiting on the popular new standard for structured information. Be sure to attend all the exciting XML presentations and exhibits sponsored by OASIS.

OASIS XML Pavilion

OASIS XML Theatre

XML Day

A special interest day featured in the Seybold Conference.

XML Free-For-All

Tuesday - Thursday, September 1-3, 1998

At last, it's easy to find the XML and SGML companies you're looking for on the Seybold exhibit floor.  The OASIS XML Pavilion provides a central location for all XML exhibitors, including:  ActiveSystems (#2210), Adobe Systems (#2218), Infrastructures for Information (#2211), GCA (#2219), POET Software (#2115), SoftQuad (#2111), Texcel (#2310) and Xyvision (#2212). 

OASIS XML Theatre

You won't want to miss the OASIS XML Theatre, located in booth #2219 in the center of the XML Pavilion.  Here, you can sit down and be informed and enlightened on a variety of XML topics from the industry's leading experts.  You can even register to win a complimentary one-year Participant Membership in OASIS--a $2000 value--as well as a variety of other valuable offers from OASIS members.

Featured speaker at the OASIS XML Theatre will be Dr. Charles F. Goldfarb who will speak on U93The Truth about XMLU94 on Wednesday, September 2 from 1:30 U96 2:00.

Make plans now to attend these other exciting presentations:

Media-Independent Publishing with FrameMaker+SGML

Adobe Systems
Tuesday 11:00 U96 11:30 and 4:00 U96 4:30; Wednesday 11:00 U96 11:30; Thursday 12:30 U96 1:00

This presentation will demonstrate how in-house and commercial publishers can create and modify SGML documents, compose them in a variety of styles, and publish to multiple media and formats, all with a single, integrated tool. Users can write contents directly, or import contents--both text and graphics--from a variety of sources, and work with a WYSIWYG view of the document while still retaining all of the structure. Finished documents can be written to SGML, XML, PostScript, PDF or HTML.

XML/SGML Authoring with S4 for Microsoft Word

Infrastructures for Information Inc.
Tuesday 11:30 U96 12:00

S4 for Microsoft Word from Infrastructures for Information Inc. is an add-on for Microsoft Word that allows user to create and edit XML or SGML documents. Based on a comfortable and powerful word processing environment, S4 for Microsoft Word allows content creators to work in a familiar environment to create sophisticated XML or SGML documents and data structures. S4 for Microsoft Word is just one of a number of tools and solutions from Infrastructures for Information Inc.

With XML, Content Is King

Chrystal Software
Tuesday 12:00 U96 12:30; Wednesday 10:30 U96 11:00 and 12:30 U96 1:00; Thursday 2:00 U96 2:30

Publication and IT managers are looking for better ways to leverage the wealth of data stored inside documents for higher returns throughout the enterprise. The key is to work with smaller parts. With its ability to describe data and content, XML has added a new dimension  -U96 the ability to break up documents into smaller information components.  With illustrations from real-life applications, this presentation will describe components and their use, explain XML's impact on these applications, and describe the latest technology trends in this area.

XML: Is It Right For Me?

ArborText, Inc.
Tuesday 12:30 U96 1:00; Wednesday 1:00 U96 1:30

The growing excitement and momentum behind XML has many of us wondering how we can use it for our application. Hear from ArborText as they discuss the benefits and shortcomings of XML, ideal applications, and when HTML or SGML may be a better solution.

Putting XML to Work

Interleaf, Inc.
Tuesday 1:00 U96 1:30 and 2:30 U96 3:00;  Wednesday 2:30 U96 3:00; Thursday 10:30 U96 11:00

The latest buzz in Web technology and standards is eXtensible Markup Language (XML). But, we all know that the business value of any technology is seen only if it can be implemented in a way that is practical, cost-effective and ultimately profitable.  At this presentation by Interleaf, Inc. find out how you can benefit from Enterprise Content Management and XML, using BladeRunner and Microsoft Word.

XML in Action: The New Look of Web Documents

RivCom
Tuesday 2:00 U96 2:30; Wednesday 3:30 U96 4:00; Thursday 12:00 U96 12:30

There's been a lot of talk about how XML is revolutionizing data transmission over the web. Less discussed, but even more dramatic, are the tools it provides for publishing documents in bold new ways. This talk presents recent RivCom projects for Shell International and other major clients which show how XML technology can efficiently deliver large-scale documents in print and over the web with formatting and behavior that make them unusually accessible.

Content Management in the XML Age: Texcel Information Manager

Texcel
Tuesday 3:00 U96 3:30; Wednesday 3:00 U96 3:30

Gone are the days of authoring and managing monolithic files for a single use, such as a printed document.  Now we must get the most out of our information resources by combining, reusing, and repurposing content across multiple documents and delivery mechanisms, including the Web.  In this presentation we'll review the requirements for such a system, and introduce Texcel Information Manager.

Automated XML Content Exchange Using the DynaBase 3.0 Command Line Interface

Inso
Tuesday 3:30 U96 4:00

Case Study: SGML/XML Web Commerce for a Professional Society

ISOGEN
Tuesday 4:30 U96 5:00; Wednesday 4:30 U96 5:00

SGML/XML enable more efficient and effective e-commerce on the web. Organizations who take the leadership in incorporating SGML/XML into their web strategies reap economic benefits earlier and longer, and in some cases in greater amounts. The Case Study will discuss the key design parts of a system recently deployed by ISOGEN and an Engineering Professional Society.

Integrating an XML Information Management Solution into an Enterprise-Wide Intranet

Xyvision
Tuesday 5:00 U96 5:30; Wednesday 12:00 U96 12:30

Traditionally, structured component management systems operate most efficiently within an departmental editorial workgroup. In this presentation Xyvision will describe how you can integrate the advantages of structured editing (SGML or XML), reusable information objects, team-based project collaboration, automated composition, and document production (print and electronic format) into an enterprise-wide Intranet.

XML Production and Web Delivery with POET Content Management Suite

POET Software
Wednesday, 11:30 U96 12:00; Thursday 11:30 U96 12:00

XML is definitely hot, but how can you really leverage it to justify your investment?  We'll show you how POET Content Management Suite takes advantage of XML to enable maximum efficiency in content production, and how POET CMS uses XML to enable dynamic, database-driven web applications.

The Truth about XML

Charles F. Goldfarb
Wednesday 1:30 U96 2:00

XML has been praised as the future of the Web and the key to electronic commerce, among other things. Although the W3C adopted it just months ago, thousands of companies--including Microsoft, Netscape, Sun, and IBM--are already using it and building products around it. This talk will separate the reality from the hype by explaining what XML really is and how it differs from HTML. The speaker invented SGML--the basis of both XML and HTML. He will cover the key concepts you need to know in order to benefit from XML.

Case Study: An SGML Loose-leaf Publishing Implementation

Document Management Solutions, Inc.
Wednesday 2:00 U96 2:30

This presentation provides an overview of a real world SGML Loose-leaf Publishing System supporting remote users and a high volume production environment.

GCA: The SGML/XML Association

Graphics Communication Association
Wednesday 4:00 U96 4:30

This presentation provides an introduction to the role of the Graphics Communication Association and the benefits of membership.  The presentation will feature upcoming conferences and tutorials. It will also highlight the work GCA is doing in its XML/EDI initiatives.

Conversion of Data to XML Using DynaTag

Inso Corporation
Thursday 11:00 U96 11:30

Presentation Schedule

11 U96 11:30 Media-Independent Publishing with FrameMaker+SGML,
                Adobe Systems

2 U96 2:30    Case Study: An SGML Loose-leaf Publishing Implementation,
                Document Management Solutions, Inc.

2:30 U96 3    Putting XML to Work, Interleaf, Inc.

XML Free-For-All

Wednesday, March 18, 7:30 - 9:00 pm.

The XML Free-For-All allows attendees to discuss issues and ask questions pertaining to all structured information standards including XML and SGML. Robin Tomlin, Executive Director of OASIS, will moderate this year's XML Free-For-All which will begin with an introductory session defining SGML, XML, HTML and DSSSL and how they all work together. The various tools that are available to support these standards will also be discussed. Attendees will be asked to submit questions and industry experts will be on hand to answer them and encourage open discussion. As the name implies, there is no charge to attend the XML Free-For-All; it is open to all conference and exhibit attendees and exhibitors.

XML Day

Seybold Conference

September 2, 1998

Co-Chairs: Mark Walter, Seybold Publications, and Tim Bray, XML.com

GCA, OASIS and XML.com present XML Day, a forum focused on XML and publishing. Topics range from dynamically publishing information when you want it to turning that information into a profit center for your corporation. High-profile industry speakers provide insight into the new territory to be explored and exploited using XML. Join us and learn how XML is working today for publishing on the Web for profit.

Dynamic Publishing: The XML Difference

Moderator: Mark Walter, Seybold Publications

This session explains how you can use XML to automate and enhance the Web publishing process. Examples will be drawn from commercial publishing, with working sites discussed and demonstrated.

Speakers:  Harol Kester, Encylopedia Brittanica; Matt Turner, PC World Online

Selling Content through Syndication: What ICE Can Do for You

Moderator: Tim Bray, XML.com

Information & Content Exchange (ICE) is a general framework that will help publishers exchange content for sale over the Web. This session will explain what ICE is about, what it takes to implement, how it's working in practice today and the opportunities it presents to publishers. Updates on the progress the working group makes this summer will be included.

Speakers:  Brad Husick, Vignette Corporation; Daniel Appelquist, TheStreet.com

Using XML in Web Commerce

Moderator: Patrick Gannon, CommerceNet

The Web offers many opportunities to generate new revenues from existing information assets. What role will XML play in commerce? This session will explain where XML fits in the overall picture and then presents ways it can be applied to the sale of digital content.

Speakers:  Bart Metzler, Veo Systems; Charles Allen, webMethods

Leveraging Information Assets: XML and Intranet Publishing

Moderator: Peter Lamb, Andersen Consulting

Managing the various phases of the corporate publishing cycle requires efficient processes and effective, scalable tools. But the objective of keeping a lid on costs must be balanced against the need to maximum flexibility in using information. This is primarily achieved through the use of standard schemes for creating and maintaining information assets using structured information standards. This philosophy has migrated to Web-based applications and implementations and is driving adoption of XML. Come hear from corporate users who have implemented standards to accomplish strategic business objectives as well as specific project goals.

Speakers:  Peter Lamb, Andersen Consulting; Steve Larbig, Qualcomm

Vendors on the Line

Moderators: Mark Walter, Seybold Publications; Tim Bray, XML.com

The seminar will close with a chance to grill vendors on their XML support and strategies (or lack thereof!). Moderated by leading XML analysts, the panel will include vendors of leading tools, including browsers and authoring/editing programs, in an open forum designed to stimulate debate and provide answers to questions too seldom asked in public. This is a great chance to ask vendors to clarify their positions and defend their practices, as well as to hear them articulate their plans for the year ahead.

Speakers: Lani Hajagos, Adobe Systems; P.G. Bartlett, ArborText; David Turner, Microsoft; Ramanthan Guha, Netscape; Lauren Wood, SoftQuad