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To: DiViT who wrote (36063)	9/18/1998 2:50:00 PM
From: John Rieman	Respond to of 50808

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To: DiViT who wrote (36063)	9/21/1998 11:23:00 AM
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U.S. DVD Conference Spotlights Latest Information of DVD Formats -- DVD-Audio Theater to Offer Superb Sound Experiences TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 1998--As DVD continues to attract attention and increased marketplace support, the DVD Forum today announced the detailed program for the third DVD Conference to be held in the United States. The two-day conference will provide all the latest news on developments in the DVD format family with a special opportunity to experience DVD-Audio. Representatives from the DVD industry are encouraged to attend, including hardware and software developers. Information and on-line registration are available at wwem.com. Initiated in 1996 by the DVD Forum, the international organization to develop and promote DVD, the DVD Conference is fast establishing itself as the premiere event for getting the latest news and information on developments in the dynamic world of DVD. In less than two years, DVD-Video has brought unsurpassed levels of realism and excitement to home video while DVD-ROM and RAM have added new dimensions to the capabilities of computers. This year's conference will also spotlight the latest developments in these technologies, including DVD-Audio, DVD-R (4.7 gigabytes), DVD-RAM (4.7 gigabytes) and DVD-RW. At the conference, industry leaders will present updates on current and emerging DVD market opportunities, with executives from Time Warner and Intel opening the proceedings by highlighting DVD potentials in software and hardware. Recent DVD trends, market analysis, copy protection, and a report on DVD verification activities will also be presented. Key sessions will range over a number of issues. One expected to attract considerable attention is DVD-Audio. A wide-ranging overview will cover DVD-Audio not only as a means to playback music, but also as a dynamic means for adding new capabilities to computing and a new edge to entertainment. Discussions will be complemented by the chance to experience the quality and features of DVD-Audio at a specially equipped DVD-Audio Theater. Other sessions will show how DVD continues to develop new levels of functionality and capabilities, with innovations and updates in the DVD-RAM, DVD-R and DVD-RW. A panel discussion will explore new ways of application of DVD technologies to computing. Commenting on the conference, Tetsuya Mizoguchi, Senior Vice President of Toshiba Corporation and Chairman of the DVD Forum's Steering Committee, said: "DVD formats bring new, exciting capabilities to users and are starting to change the way we use consumer electronics, PCs and other electronic devices. The DVD conference is a very exciting opportunity to show developers and marketers in the United States the immense advances that have been made since the last conference. I am sure this year's wider range of industry contributors will help create a dynamic conference for all involved." In this spirit, the DVD Forum and its worldwide membership of nearly 190 leading companies, looks forward to welcoming US developers and manufacturers to the DVD Conference, and to working with them to build the continued success of DVD in the marketplace. The full program is as follows: October 1, 1998 (time) (program) (company) 9:30 Introduction 9:35 Opening keynote Time Warner 9:55 Keynote speech Intel 10:40 Chair-company report Toshiba 11:05 Coffee break 11:20 Market analysis (DVD-Video/ROM) Understanding & Solutions 11:40 Verification laboratory report Matsushita 12:05 Q & A 12:20 Lunch 13:15 Introduction of afternoon session 13:20 DVD-Audio format update JVC 13:35 DVD-Audio in general JVC, etc. (including navigation and text information) 14:40 Coffee break 15:00 Panel discussion on DVD-Audio Warner Music, etc. 15:50 Multi-channel recording 16:05 DVD-Audio authoring Sonic Solutions 16:20 DVD Authoring Daikin 16:35 DVD Authoring Spruce 16:50 Q & A 17:05 Closing speech IBM 17:20 End of day October 2, 1998 9:30 Introduction 9:35 DVD-ROM contents Microsoft 10:00 Copy protection Toshiba 10:30 Market report (computer application) Understanding & Solutions 10:50 Coffee break 11:10 DVD-R/RW format update Pioneer, Mitsushibi Electric, Sharp 12:10 Q & A 12:20 Lunch 13:15 Introduction of the afternoon session 13:20 DVD-RAM format update Hitachi 13:50 Panel discussion on computer application of DVD Hitachi, etc. 14:50 Q & A 15:05 Closing speech Matsushita 15:20 Wrap up Programs are subject to change without prior notice. The DVD Conference will held on October 1-2, 1988 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, in Burlingame, San Francisco, California. Registration is $100 per person for members of the DVD Forum, and $295 per person for non-members. Accommodations are available at a special conference rate at the hotel. Online conference registration can be made at: wwem.com. For further details please contact DVD Conference c/o WellWater Event Management 6114 La Salle #438 Oakland, CA 94611 Phone 510/639-4620 or toll free 888/333-9220 Fax 510/639-4660 or toll free 888/333-9230 Email: dvdforum@wwem.com Web site: www.wwem.com/dvdforum.html CONTACT: DVD Conference, 510/639-4620 newsalert.com