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Technology Update Seminar
Monday 27 November 2000
10.45am to 1.00pm
Telstra Theatre
Australian War Memorial, Canberra
This seminar will provide an overview of the technologies and specifications developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). This is a chance to learn about:
- the W3C organisation and its role in leading the Web to its full potential,
- how W3C is enhancing XML and where XML technology is heading,
- the latest advances in HTML and other Web technologies, and
- the importance of accessibility and W3C's work in addressing social issues.
Dr Hoylen Sue, Technical Manager of the Australian W3C Office and a Senior Research Scientist at the Cooperative Research Centre for Enterprise Distributed Systems Technology (DSTC) will present this seminar. Dr Sue is actively involved in the research, development, application and teaching of XML and Web technologies.
About W3C
Since 1994, W3C has managed and developed Web standards. It has been responsible for creating XML and other key technologies, and is developing the technology and specifications that are part of current and future applications-for the Web, the Internet and beyond.
W3C develops interoperable technologies to lead the Web to its full potential as a forum for information, commerce, communication, and collective understanding. W3C has more than 400 member organisations from around the world and has earned international recognition for its contributions to the growth of the Web.
More information about W3C can be found at www.w3c.org.
About DSTC
DSTC is a joint venture supported by the Australian Government's Cooperative Research Centres Program and over 24 participating organisations. DSTC conducts world-class research, develops software, and provides training and professional consulting services. DSTC is an active member of many International Standard organisations and hosts the Australian Office of W3C.
More information about DSTC can be found at www.dstc.edu.au.
To Register email seminars@govonline.gov.au or phone 02 6271 1222 by 22 November 2000
Presentations
The following presentations were made at the workshop:
- XHTML Update (PDF version 453Kb)
- XML Schema (PDF version 433Kb)
- SVG (PDF version 341Kb)