'GLOBAL Y2K ACTION DAY
November 27, 1998 (T-Minus 400 Days & Counting)
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Y2K Days
On November 27, 1998, there will be only 400 days until January 1, 2000. The Year
2000 Problem (Y2K) is approaching at the rate of 3,600 seconds per hour! We are
making progress, but not as fast as the Year 2000 is approaching. On November 27,
1998, Dr. Ed Yardeni will host an Internet GLOBAL Y2K ACTION CONFERENCE
all day long. Click here for conference details. We are planning additional conferences at
T-minus 300, 200, and 100 days.
Action
Agenda
Now is our chance to make a difference. Here is what we need to do:
We need to increase global awareness of the problem.
We need to do everything possible to fix the problem while there is still time.
We need to assess the likelihood of system malfunctions and failures, and
significant disruptions to our businesses, governments, and lives.
We need to prepare contingency and disaster recovery plans.
We must promote a community approach to this problem.
Can do!
Here is what we can do:
E-mail or write letters to the press now. Alert them that November 27, 1998 is
Global Y2K Action Day. Encourage them to investigate local, national, and global
Y2K issues. You can e-mail a copy of your generic letters to the press to
yardeni@y2kactionday.com. We will select the best ones and post them for others
to use.
Join together in community action groups to assess vital local systems, especially
electric power, heating oil and gas distribution, water supply, sanitation, and
telephone service.
Work with local authorities on contingency and disaster recovery plans in the event
of major disruptions in the systems listed above.
Alarm,
Not Panic!
An informed public may be alarmed by the problem, but with 400 days remaining we can
take measures to minimize counter-productive panic reactions. Y2K is a community
problem. Indeed, it is likely to have a deep impact on the entire global community. The
best way to put it behind us and to prosper once again is by working together.
yardeni.com
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400 DAY CONFERENCE
Agenda & Speakers
November 27, 1998
(Subject to change)
08:30
Welcome Statements
Dr. Ed Yardeni (bio), Moderator
Sen. Bob Bennett
09:10
States Progress Keynote
Dr. Costis Toregas, President of PTI
09:30
States Progress Panel
Mike Benzen, President NASIRE
Shannon Porterfield, Texas Y2K Manager
Julie Leeper/Gary Davis, New York State
10:30
Commentary on States Progress
Victor Porlier
10:45
Sponsor Messages
Various Sponsors
10:50
Cities/Counties Progress Introduction
Dr. Ed Yardeni
10:55
Cities/Counties Keynote
Randy Johnson, National Association of Counties Y2K Committee
Chair
11:15
Cities/Counties Progress Panel
Bob Cass, City Manager Lubbock TX
Rod Moyer, City Y2K Project Mgr/Deborah Stagg, SDDPC San
Diego, CA
Don Evans, Y2K Program Executive, Montgomery County, MD
12:15
Commentary on Cities/Counties
Tim Wilson, Y2K News.com
12:30
Sponsor Messages
Various Sponsors
12:35
Small Business Introduction
Dr. Ed Yardeni
12:40
Small Business Progress Keynote
Anita Alvarez or Fred Hochberg, Small Business Administration
13:00
Small Business Progress Panel
Irene Dec, Y2K Project Manager, Prudential
Willaim Dennis, NFIB
Michael James,Wells Fargo Bank
14:00
Small Business Progress Commentary
Mitch Ratcliffe, ZDY2K.NET
14:15
Sponsor Messages
Various Sponsors
14:20
Community Action Introduction
Dr. Ed Yardeni
14:25
Community Action Progress Panel
William Ulrich, TSG
Jeff Modic
Dr. Leon Kappleman
15:25
Community Action Commentary
Patrick D'Acre, Y2K Update Report
15:40
Final Comments/Wrap Up
Dr. Ed Yardeni |
