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Supporting program for CeBIT 2006
Special presentations / Forums, Conferences and Congresses
Unless otherwise indicated, all events run for the full duration of the Fair.
BUSINESS PROCESSES
Special Presentations/Forums
DMS ForumHall 1, Booth L 77 / Document Management Solutions.Practice-proven solutions for company-wide information and document management. These include systems for the automatic recognition and logging, management and archiving of business-related documents, the legally authorized use of electronic signatures, the improvement of business processes (workflow), scanners, input and output management.
BI & EII Forum
Hall 3, Booth C 45 /
The Business Intelligence (BI) and Enterprise Information Integration (EII)FORUM consists of a congress program organized with the backing of numerous scientific partners, users and solutions suppliers, together with a joint presentation stand. This is the official event for business intelligence and enterprise information integration software/consultancy services at CeBIT 2006.
infotelligenceHall 3, Booth A 05 /
This professional gathering for the IT industry demonstrates via a series of events, lecture presentations and solution offerings from exhibitors just where the market is today and how far the debate has progressed.
Software & Systems ForumHall 3, Booth B 19 /
How to select or develop, distribute and administer applications and systems in a professional manner: personal experiences, methods, tools – these are the subjects for discussion at the first iX CeBIT Forum. The target group comprises all IT professionals - from systems developers, consultants, architects, administrators all the way up to CIO.
CeBIT Business SolutionsHall 5, Booth D 48 / Software solutions for SMEs are at the heart of this special presentation. Small and medium-sized software companies present their customized solutions.
CeBIT SME Forum
Hall 5, Booth B 48 / Focus on SMEs – with a daily changing program of panel discussions, interviews and guest speakers on 4 keynote themes for the SME sector: profitability, mobility, security, globalization.Security and IT Law Forum
Hall 5, Booth E 38 /
Current developments in IT security and IT law. As well as lectures there will be events such as live hacking and panel discussions. Practical legal issues will also be addressed.
LinuxPark – LinuxForumHall 5, Booth E 58/1 /
Meeting place for the international Linux community – to find out about the latest developments from commercial suppliers and Linux projects.
Enterprise Applications ForumHall 5, Booth D 18 / Independent experts and users highlight current market trends, technological developments and personal experiences with the introduction and use of business software.
Marketing Solutions Area
Hall 5, Booth B 62 / The MARKETING SOLUTIONS AREA is the only group presentation platform for online marketing at CeBIT – This unique platform at the world’s largest ICT trade fair provides detailed information about all aspects of online marketing and presents the latest innovations for this sector.
CeBIT HR Forum
Hall 6, Booth F 12 /
Where HR meets IT.Practical know-how for the successful use of software in human resource management – with top speakers live at the Forum. Plus the latest developments in biometry, security, staff portals, PEP, time management and personnel administration.
CeBIT RFID Forum
Hall 6, Booth G 48
/ CeBIT RFID Forum – the first port of call for visitors to the newly established display category “Auto ID/RFID”, affording detailed insights into the multi-facetted world of RFID technologies.Security Software Area
Hall 6, Booth J 12 /
Current software offerings in IT security – Here laymen and experts alike will find all they need to know to protect stand-alone computers or entire networks from attack, both from within and from without.
CefIS – Center for Information SecurityHall 7, Booth C 22 /
CefIS – Center for Information Security – CefIS takes an applications-neutral look at the availability, integrity and continuity of IT resources and data in business – regardless of whether these aspects are jeopardized by the manipulation of data and networks, technical problems and systems failures, fire or sabotage.
IT Outsourcing Solutions ForumHall 8, Restaurant Merkur /
“Do what you do best – outsource the rest”
Talks on practical aspects feature prominently, alongside contributions dealing with the strategic, commercial, economic, organizational and legal implications of outsourcing. Topics for discussion include forms of outsourcing, offshore facilities, BPO, project management and contract drafting.
Conventions/ConferencesThe Revolution of RFID - European CommissionConference/*
Convention Center, Room 2
09.03.2006
16.00 – 19.00 h /
The revolution of RFID – Challenges and Options for Action
The European Commission has chosen CeBIT 2006 to launch a wide-ranging public debate on the opportunities and challenges posed by this technology for government, industry and society at large.BSI Presentations
Convention Center, Room 129./10./13./14./15.03.06
12.00 – 14.00 h
/Secure information technology for our society
Presentations concerning current topics of IT-security; u.a. IT-security managment, technical guideline WLAN and IT-security certification.VDE-GI-RFID Forum
Convention Center, Room 3A
10.03.2006
11.00 – 13.00 h / RFID in Germany
Technologies, applications, future outlook
Featuring top experts from VDE (German Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies), GI, BMBF (German Federal Ministry of Education & Research), the Metro Group and SAP
IT Freelancer Congress
Conference Area in Hall 1, Rooms PARIS/BRÜSSEL/ROM/**
11.03.2006
10.00 – 18.00 h / Networking for projects – The top event of the year for IT freelancers.
Informative talks, a project matchmaking facility and one-to-one counselling slots bring you specialized know-how and new project opportunities.
Data Protection Forum
Convention Center, Room 3A
13.03.2006
10.00 – 16.30 h / RFID and data protection – freedom of information holds no fears
This year’s Data Protection Conference organized by Lower Saxony’s Office of Data Protection addresses two highly topical themes, which will be discussed in turn by guest speakers and in a series of staged debates.
Day of eLearning
NORD/LB Forum
13.03.2006
11.00 – 17.00 h /
Business and academia in conversation:
Case studies and e-learning live
TeleTrusT ConferenceConvention Center, Room 11
13.03.2006
15.30 – 17.30 h / Tamper-proof electronic business processes. The spread of cross-organizational business processes poses new challenges for electronic communication and documentation.
Deutscher Sparkassenverlag/
TeleTrusT
Convention Center, Room 11
13.03.2006
13.30 – 15.00 h / "Germany secure in the web"
Trusted Computing Group Seminar
Conference Area in Hall 1, Room BRÜSSEL
14.03.2006
14.00 – 17.00 h / The Trusted Computing Group (TCG) invites CeBIT participants to attend the TCG Business Community Day, a half-day tutorial for developers and IT-managers interested in learning more about the TCG and the TCG technology’s application in the enterprise. Speakers will include technology experts from Infineon, Lenovo, Nokia, Utimaco and Wave Systems.
COMMUNICATIONS
Special Presentations/Forums
ICT in MotionHall 11, Booth D 35 /
Tomorrow’s world goes mobile. Joint presentation featuring innovations and applications in traffic telematics, navigation, e-logistics, automotive communication and in-car entertainment.
CeBIT in Motion -Forum for Telematics & NavigationHall 11, Booth B 30 /
Lectures and panel discussions by scientific, business and political leaders on current and future topics in traffic telematics, navigation and automotive communication
VoIP Central @ CeBITHall 13, Booth D 34 /
The Heart of IP Communications at CeBIT. VoIP Central @ CeBIT showcases leading-edge IP Communications technology from more than 35 suppliers from around the world. The exhibits are supplemented by vendor product demonstrations and presentations by industry experts. Content presented in conjunction with Computerwoche and CeBIT NEWS.
Network ForumHall 16, Booth F 21 /
Lectures and panel discussions on current and future topics and developments in network systems and technologies.
Conventions/Conferences
Technologieforum der WirtschaftsWocheConference Area in Hall 1, Restaurant EUROPA
09.03.2006
16.30 – 18.00 h / Chatting on all channels …
Telecommunications in the future – convergence of landline networks, mobile networks and Internet–
discount service providers squeezing prices – new players such as Google, Microsoft and ebay lining up to get into the market – content providers and device manufacturers poised to make big money from multimedia delivered direct to mobile phone.
How much of all this does the consumer really want, how much of it will become a reality – and how much will remain just a vision? And which providers will survive?
These and other questions will be discussed by senior decision-makers and experts from the IT and telecoms industry at the WirtschaftsWoche Technology Forum on the opening day of CeBIT 2006.
47th IfKom Innovations Forum/*
Conference Area in Hall 1, Room BRÜSSEL
10.03.2006
10.00 – 14.00 h / At the heart of the information society – how much broadband do we need?This event looks at the highly topical subject of broadband and the broadband future from every relevant angle.
European Commission MEDICI Framework
Convention Center, ROOM 105/106
12.03.2006
15.00 – 17.00 h /
Focus on eContent & Services The availability of quality content and services is a key point in order to impact on the society and turn bare technology into innovation. Up until now looking to some IC technologies we are still facing a “library without books”.
51st Railway Engineering Conference of VDEIConvention Center, Room 13/14
14.03.2006
10.00 – 14.00 h / Railway engineers set new standards –
Innovative signalling and safety technology for regional routes and private/locally operated rail networks
Future Broadband
Convention Center, Room 13/14
14.03.2006
15.00 – 16.00 h / description follows
Broadband for Business
Convention Center/ Ground Floor, Room Heidelberg
14.03.2006
16.30 – 19.00 h / description follows
DIGITAL EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS
Special Presentations/Forums
Planet ResellerHall 25, Booth D 40 /
The premier meeting place for German and foreign visitors from all sections of the trade, as well as decision-makers who need professional advice and information on channel-specific products, services and solutions.
BANKING & FINANCE
Special Presentations/Forums
BANK-FINANZ-SYSTEMEHall 17, Booth A 01 /
Solutions powerhouse for the financial services industry. The most popular information forum for the banking and financial services industry in the German-speaking world offers a complete overview of the market for this target group. This year’s keynote theme: Industrialization in the financial services industry, sales-control-production.
Conventions/ConferencesBanking & Finance Executive Event
NORD/LB Forum
09.03.2006/*
13.00 – 20.00 /
Executive Event / Banking & Finance. Executive event with keynote speakers, VIP tours and evening reception for invited guests from the boardrooms of the banking and financial services industry.
PUBLIC SECTOR PARC
Special Presentations/Forums
InnovationCenter Government 06Forum & Workshop Government 06
Hall 9, Booth B 76 /
Innovative systems and solutions for the modernization of government administration at the local, regional and national level.
Public Sector ParcEuropean ICT Solutions for Government and Public Services
Hall 9, Booth E 54 /
Public Sector Parc at CeBIT is the world's biggest showcase for the latest developments in information and telecommunications technology for the public sector. Parliaments an public administration bodies, educational, health and social services providers and state-owned enterprises at a local, regional and national level will be joining companies and organizations from the private sector to present a range of cutting-edge projects, products and services. Acting as patron of the event is the German Minister of the Interior. Public Sector Parc is a central information and communications platform for more than 50,000 visiting professionals from government, commerce and science.
Geo-Information SystemsHall 9, Stand C 68 /
Meeting place for trade visitors in the dedicated “GIS” (Geo-Information Systems) display area.GIS visualizes geospatial information and databases with the aid of computer mapping and offers users in administration, government, business and science a valuable decision-making tool wherever spatial relations are involved.
Conventions/Conferencesbdvb Forum
Convention Center, Room 17
14.03.2006
10.00 – 17.30 h / Telematics for technology’s sake, or as a tool for improving processes and outcomes.Telematics can play a key role in accelerating and standardizing the transparency and efficiency of core, support and information processes in the health services.
FUTURE PARC
future talkHall 9, Booth A 40 / Knowledge is the future!The future talk forum will host a daily program of lectures and platform discussions on topical themes, as well as showcasing new developments and exhibits that give a fascinating insight into the technological standards of the future.
future parc
Hall 9 / “future parc” is the nucleus, the innovative core of CeBIT. This is where ideas from the research community are channelled into the technology transfer process to shape the technological trends and standards of tomorrow.
future market
Hall 9, Booth A 22 / future market presents cutting-edge technologies that will be revolutionizing our daily lives in a few years from now. With actual examples that visitors can try out for themselves.
IRC – future match
Hall 9, Booth B 22 / Businesses and research organizations will be publishing their technology profiles online ahead of the show. By visiting the web page you can book an appointment now with the partner of your choice.
Job & Career Market
CeBIT Job andCareer Market
Hall 6 / Personnel and recruitment agencies will advise on career prospects in the IT industry, job centres and employers will be seeking to fill current vacancies, while training organizations will be offering detailed information and advice for all stages of career development. The latest job offers are also posted on the Internet at
Cross-category events
Key Notes @ CeBIT 2006Convention Center
9./10.03.06 / Visitors to CeBIT 2006 are fortunate enough to be able to see and hear CEOs of leading international corporations. Mr. Anand Chandrasekher, Vice President of Intel Corp., starts the ball rolling on the Thursday of the show. He is followed on the Friday by Mr. Guerrino de Luca, CEO of Logitech Inc. (Details correct as of 08.02.2006)
Presentation of results of IT-survey
Convention Center, Saal 1A
10.03.2006
11.00 – 12.30 h / Nehmen Sie teil an der Präsentation der Ergebnisse der IT-Studie mit anschließender Podiumsdiskussion: „Was bewegt IT-Entscheider 2006?“. Erfahren Sie alles über branchenübergreifende Trends und Benchmarks für das Top-Management im IT-Bereich. Der Eintritt zur Präsentation ist kostenfrei.
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Excellence and Power in ICT/*
Convention Center, Room 3A
11.03.2006
10.00 – 14.00 h /
Diversity and networks – keys to success. The ICT industry shows where it is today, both nationally and internationally, with its recruitment strategies, what leadership and workplace strategies it is adopting, and what success it has had specifically in the area of attracting more women recruits for management posts.
Small & Midcap Day
Convention Center, Room 15/1613.03.2006
09.00 – 18.00 h / Deutsche Börse Spotlights: Small and Midcap Day for the Software/ IT/ Telecoms Sectors
Global Networking Initiatives @ CeBIT 2006
(national joint presentations, matchmaking events)
Taiwan ICT Industrial ForumConvention Center, Room 15/16
10.03.2006
13.00 – 17.00 h /
Your Best ICT Partners. Taiwan is the largest overseas country in CeBIT with more than 750 exhibitors. This forum invites international speakers such as Intel and BMW to discuss the most eye-catching ‘Digital Home’‘Automotive Electronics’ visions and how top-notch Taiwanese players can be important partners of these strategic alliances.
Thailand IT Industry and Networking Forum/*Convention Center, Saal Dresden
11.03.2006
13.00 – 16.00 Uhr /
One of Thailand's unique strengths in the ICT industry is our attractiveness as a place to live and work. Come to the Thailand IT Industry and Networking Forum and learn first hand why companies such as Reuters, Exxon Mobil, Philips and others have chosen Thailand as a base for their in-house IT departments. Talk to our delegation and see how we can find a partner for all your needs and if that is not enough, then fly over for a visit, but do make sure you stay the weekend...
German-Russian ForumConvention Center. Room 13/14
13.03.2006
14.00 – 19.00 h / Presentations at the Forum will explain experience, challenges and opportunities in ICT-cooperation between Germany, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. The Forum is intended to promote cooperation between these countries. Participants will include CEOs, other decision-makers and leading experts of Belorussian, German, Russian, and Ukrainian ICT companies, venture capital providers, consulting companies, promotion agencies. The agenda and additional information will be available at
China Shenzhen-EU Innovation & Technology Exchange Forum
Convention Center, Room DRESDEN
13.03.2006
14.00 – 17.00 h /
Shenzhen ICT Industry – China-EU-Cooperations
Korea IT Investment Conference/*Convention Center,
Room 1 B
13.03.2006
10.30 – 13.30 h /
The Conference is designed to present you with winning opportunities with Korea. Invest KOREA will begin with an overview on the market potential, policy, and talent pool of IT. Samsung will then share its vision and outline its growth strategies to enable you to identify what business prospects your company might enjoy with Samsung. Success stories of European companies will give you insights on how to lock into the world’s most dynamic market.
AL-INVEST Business Summit
Conference Area Hall 1, Room ROM13.+14.03.2006
09.30 – 18.00 h /
EU-sponsored business summit with companies from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay and Uruguay: key discussion topics include trade, joint ventures, technology and know-how transfer together with outsourcing between small and medium-sized enterprises.
German-Chinese ForumConvention Center, Room DRESDEN
14.03.2006
10.00 – 14.00 h /
Germany and China: markets in the making – fast-growing sales opportunities for information and communication technologies
digital living
Special Presentations/Forums
digital livingHall 27 /
digital living is the new event taking place in parallel with CeBIT in Hall 27, and combining emotional experience with practical knowledge transfer. The hall itself will be transformed into an exciting world of discovery, with presentation stages and specially themed zones – all designed to show how work and leisure come together in the modern world. At once informative and entertaining, this manufacturer-neutral event is aimed at dealers, sales professionals and interested consumers.
World Cyber Games 2006European Samsung Championship
Halle 27, Booth D 01 /
300 of the top computer game freaks from 30 countries fight it out in 8 different disciplines for a total purse of EUR 150,000. The contest is accompanied by exhibits and special features on computer gaming.
* Advance registration required
** Participation fee
Position as at 27. February 2006
We reserve the right to make changes/additions
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