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ETD News - September 1998 Page 1 Of 5 ETD News Editorial As you read this, Lisbon is preparing for two events: the end of the International Expo and Europe's main telework policy conference, Telework `98: The Fifth European Assembly on Telework and New Ways of Working. For those unable to attend, highlights will be reported in the next ETD News. Meanwhile, telework associations, practitioners, suppliers, telecentres and others are preparing for the fourth European Telework Week (ETW `98), which runs from 2-9 November 1998. ETW `97 attracted a record 10,000 participants to some 300 events. But you don't have to wait to read about it in ETD News: everyone can participate. If you have an idea or plan for some teleworking initiative, why not tie it in with ETW `98 and benefit from the widespread media coverage that will be generated? On the other hand if you know of a praiseworthy initiative, why not nominate it for one of the European Telework Awards? After ETW `98 the last important milestone this year is the European Information Systems and Technologies conference and exhibition in Vienna, 30th November to 2nd December (IST98). This is the flagship event of the European research and technology development (RTD) programmes and the launch platform for the Fifth Framework Programme. Keynote speakers include Austria's Federal Chancellor, Viktor Klima and European Commissioner Martin Bangemann. ETD will be hosting a telework presence in the exhibition and contributing to the New Ways to Work theme of the conference. As usual, details and links for all these activities are online at http://www.eto.org.uk David Skyrme Editor, ETD News. European Telework Week 1998 European Telework Week 1998 Is Taking Shape an Culpin, Co-ordinator, European Telework Week 1998 European Telework Week 1998 is beginning to take shape. The groups and individuals across Europe that make this week the focus of so many of their activities are launching their plans and gathering their resources to generate an even greater impact than we saw in 1997. In addition to the well-established activities in the countries, which will attract even more participants this year, the Telework Awards are also expanding and we expect to see many examples of excellence in telework development. As part of Telework Week, we also expect some initiatives whereby the public across Europe can contribute to the understanding and impact of telework. The articles below give you more details of the current status. http://www.etw.org Growing Prestige European Telework Week 1998 (ETW `98) runs from 2-9 November 1998 and promises to be the biggest yet. The influence and prestige of the event is mirrored in the importance and calibre of its sponsors. This year ETW is pleased to announce the support of France Telecom, Cisco, Telecom Italia, Siemens and Toshiba. Each successive year has produced a greater response not only from event organisers but also the public and media. In 1995 the first Telework Week saw just 30 events across Europe, in 1998 it grew to over 300 events attended by at least 10,000 people and with media coverage reached an estimated 18 million Europeans. An Invitation To Participate ETW `98 is open to participation by anyone with an interest in telework. Successful activities have included: A travelling roadshow visiting different locations (schools, village halls, etc.) Targeted seminars for companies to help them create successful telework schemes Radio phone in programmes, sharing the telework experience, and with the presenter boradcasting from home. Press conferences with politicians or business personalities Conferences with expert speakers on specialised topics. A concerted local press campaign about telework. A public demonstration of teleworked activity across the Internet. Statements of support from key personalities to the press and media. If you have such an idea, make sure you contact the European Co-ordination Office and your national support centre. Once agreed with them, you can the Partnership Brochure and other ETW documentation to inform people and attract sponsors. Event organisers can benefit from ETW publicity and newsletters, reciprocal links to national and international web pages, and advice from national support centres. ETW `98 offers special opportunities for suppliers of products and services of interest to teleworkers. They can participate at various levels ranging from event sponsor, to National Partner and European Partner, and be closely associated with one of the most successful European-wide awareness activities focusing on promoting the benefits of new work forms in the Information Society. Further information: Web site - http://www.etw.org/ Email - info@martech-intl.com Tel/Fax +32 2 652 2227 European Telework Awards 1998 The European Telework Awards 1998, will be presented at the Palace Hotel in Brussels on Friday, November 6, 1998. The Awards are given to individuals, companies or institutions who, in the opinion of the evaluators, have made the greatest contribution to the development and uptake of Telework in Europe. The award trophy is a numbered limited edition sculpture by French sculptress Liliane Caumont, symbolising the role of man and woman working in a global environment. Winners in each category can use the Awards symbol on their literature, websites and presentations: Best Contribution To European Competitiveness. An operational (not pilot) telework implementation, demionstrating a quantifiable impact on productivity, costs, customer service and/or other competitiveness factors. Best Advertising Campaign. Single or multiple advertisements based on the topic of telework published or broadcast on or after Jan 1st 1997. Most Entrepreneurial Use Of Telework. A telework implementation, adding significant value to an entrepreneurial endeavour. Most Innovative Use Of Technology. A telework implementation or promotional programme using current or new technology in an innovative manner to achieve its objectives. Best Public Initiative. A telework implementation, promotional programme, technological solution, legislative or regulatory action relating to telework by a public institution (national, regional or local). Best Contribution To European Sustainability. A telework implementation, promotional programme, technological solution, legislative or regulatory action relating to telework contribution to sustainability in terms of environmental or social outcomes; sustainability demonstrated in both the rationale for the activity and its expected results. Best Single Article or Programme. On the topic of telework or closely associated topic, broadcast or first published on or after Jan 1, 1997. Nominations for one of these awards must be accompanied by a dossier consisting of not more than seven A4 pages, detailing the project/activity, its results and impact and a summary of why the proposer thinks the project should be considered a winner. The dossier and support material must be submitted electronically by Wednesday September 16, 1998 to the Telework Week co-ordination office. Alternatively a physical copy (clearly marked European Telework Awards Submission) may be delivered in person to the reception desk at the "European Assembly on Telework" in Lisbon, by Wednesday 23rd September 5:00pm. Further details of the submission and evaluation procedures can be found at: http://www.etw.org/awards.htm European Telework Development (ETD) is an initiative supported by the European Commission (DGXIII) as part of the Advanced Communications Technologies and Services (ACTS) programme. European Telework Development News Editor: David Skyrme E-mail: david@skyrme.com Tel/Fax: +44 1635 551434 Web: http://www.eto.org.uk/etd/news/index.htm Read The Next Page Return To Contents List