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The Data Interchange Standards Association and the Northeast Ohio EDI Users Group have partnered together to host this concentrated, two-day schedule focused on timely topics including EDI, XML, HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley, Data Synchronization, Data Capture, Radio Frequency Identification and more. This regional event brings together cross-industry players shaping the direction of global e-business for companies. At the networking lunches, you may be sitting next to colleagues in your industry or it could be someone representing Hospitality, Banking, Finance, Healthcare, Consulting, Travel, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Wholesale, Retail, Government, Energy, Utilities, Insurance or Automotive, just to name a few.

You need to know . . .
about emerging technologies and applications, changing and growing user-savvy customer demands, and the newest opportunities to increase productivity, reduce costs, and expedite product and service delivery. That's what you'll learn more about at the DISA Educational Conference.

At the DISA Conference, you can plan your schedule around 2 Conference Tracks. Click here to see a Schedule-At-Glance.

Implementing EC/EDI Into Your Company
Bob Lyttle, Assistant Vice President of Sales, Kleinschmidt
Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 8:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

Getting the data where it belongs, cost effectively, and with the least amount of effort. This session is designed for the person and company who will be affected by EC/EDI. Topics include the various ways to successfully examine, select, and implement a new system or improve an existing EC/EDI program. The focus is on the integration of business data and examines alternative methods to handle new EC/EDI requirements from translation options, which include Outsourcing and traditional in-house translation. Also covered are communication choices such as traditional VAN, Internet, or direct communications. The idea is to focus on flexibility of the system. The program will benefit anyone who uses EC/EDI, including business executives, and those people involved in line management, operations, data processing, accounting, inventory, production and transportation.

Introduction to CICA (Context Inspired Component Architecture)
Lisa Shreve, President, SysCom Strategies, Inc.
Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

In an increasingly interconnected global economy, business data is transmitted in many languages, on many platforms and in a wide variety of formats. Similar data can have different nuances, different contexts and different forms. To address this proliferating disarray of data, the Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) X12 created the Context Inspired Component Architecture (CICA). CICA organizes and structures data so that it is reusable, predictable, and understandable to your business and all your trading partners. This introductory session gives attendees a firm understanding of the basic principles of X12's syntax neutral architecture and explains how individuals can build XML business documents using the proven X12 open, consensus-based standards process.

TRACK A

XML Business Messaging (Part I)
Ruth Anderson, Principal, EDI & EC Consulting Associates
Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

XML Business Messaging (Part II)
Ruth Anderson, Principal, EDI & EC Consulting Associates
Tuesday October 18, 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

The first two sessions of XML Business Messaging focuses on understanding the concept of interoperability of XML and the three primary components of XML structure. Through a series of exercises, the class will work with markup in data files; DTD/schema for interpreting XML; and style sheet examples for presenting XML.

Advanced XML
Ruth Anderson, Principal, EDI & EC Consulting Associates
Tuesday, October 18, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

This session concentrates on design concepts contrasting traditional EDI and XML, tools for implementation, and future directions in XML development.

Wednesday, October 19, 2005

Introduction to Health Care Claim Attachments
Gary Beatty, President, EC Integrity Inc
Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

This session discusses the purpose of health care claim attachments, their history and how attachments will be supported under the HIPAA mandate. The attachments business model will be discussed along with the transaction flow diagrams and the components of health care claim attachments.

Sarbanes-Oxley: A Focus on IT Controls
Art Klein, Senior Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

This interactive session on the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 presents an overview of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, a primer on controls in the context of 404, IT controls and testing. The instructor is prepared to field questions from the audience and facilitate discussion around how Sarbanes-Oxley impacts those organizations represented at the Conference.

TRACK B

Data Structure Building Blocks and Global Data Synchronization
Paula Giovannetti, Principal, EC Workshops
Tuesday, October 19, 2005, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

This session addresses some basic concepts and structure related to Supply Chain Management, GS1 and its standards. Attendees receive a fundamental understanding of the full-scale paradigm shift forming in foundational e-commerce business collaboration on a global level. Hear how companies are taking part in a multi-industry movement to standardize and synchronize data on a global scale. Topics covered include Sunrise 2005, Global Location Numbers (GLN) and how companies are required to scan and process the emerging Global Trade Identification Number (GTIN).

Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) Carriers: Terms and Concepts
Paula Giovannetti, Principal, EC Workshops
Tuesday, October 19, 2005, 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

AIDC is an essential part of a successful information strategy. Concise and correct data captured automatically allows companies, at an ever-increasing rate, to provide higher quality products as well as new products to their customers. This session addresses information on AIDC tools such as linear and high density bar codes and their applications. Learn the basics of Bar Code by discussing the new Bar Code symbologies, their applications, case studies, Bar Code verification and trouble-shooting.

RFID and EPC: Redefining eBusiness Today
Paula Giovannetti, Principal, EC Workshops
Tuesday, October 19, 2005, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Update your knowledge of what is happening in this fast-moving field! This session covers basic terms, common applications and current mandates relative to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Electronic Product Codes (EPC). Attendees learn about RFID and it's potential benefits and pinpoint immediate applications and opportunities for the near future. Find out how the EPC number is used in RFID tags, and the EPC network that will allow "things to talk to things". Whether your organization is facing supplier mandates or not, this session explains why RFID is here to stay and what it means for you.

Wednesday, October 19, 2005

CICA: Utilization of X12's XML Syntax (X12.7)
Lisa Shreve, President, SysCom Strategies, Inc.
Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Practical Applications of CICA and Available Tools
Lisa Shreve, President, SysCom Strategies, Inc.
Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Now that you have the basics of CICA mastered while in attendance at the General Session, attendees participating in these two sessions learn how to create CICA constructs and simple documents using the CICA framework. A demonstration of tools used in conjunction with CICA document development is provided.

Conference and Tabletop/Sponsorship Inquiries
Gain Exposure! Sponsorship opportunities and tabletop displays are available. For more information, click here.

Attire
The dress code is business casual.

Cancellation & Substitution
Cancellations and substitutions must be received in writing at DISA's address or fax number.

Refunds
All cancellations must be received in writing on or before October 1, 2005 to be eligible for a 50% refund. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received after that date. A refund, if appropriate, will be issued after the Conference.

Hotel Information
The Holiday Inn Select City Centre Lakeshore is located in the heart of downtown Cleveland near a variety of attractions for both business and pleasure such as:

• Two blocks from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
• Two blocks from the Great Lakes Science Center
• Two blocks from the Convention Center
• One block from the Galleria shopping mall and minutes from The Avenue at Tower City Center
• Jacobs Field, Gund Arena and the Browns Stadium are all just a short walk from the hotel
• Less then one mile from "The Flats" and the Warehouse District, Cleveland's entertainment centers, with a multitude of restaurants and nightclubs

For more information about Cleveland, visit the Cleveland Convention & Visitors Bureau at http://www.travelcleveland.com/.

Hotel Reservations

The conference sessions will be held at the Holiday Inn Select City Centre Lakeshore in downtown Cleveland. A block of rooms have been reserved for attendees of the DISA Educational Conference at a discounted rate of $99 single/double. When making your room reservation, be sure to mention that you are attending DISA's Educational Conference to receive the discounted rate. You can make your hotel reservation by calling (216) 241-5100.

Hotel Cutoff: October 5, 2005*

Guests receive a variety of services and amenities to ensure an enjoyable stay:

• Huge indoor swimming pool and whirlpool
• Fitness Center/Business Center
• Coffee makers, hair dryer, iron and ironing board and dual phone lines with voice mail and free high speed in guestrooms
• Complimentary shuttle service within downtown upon availability

Airports:
Hopkins International (CLE)
Distance: 14 MI
Taxi Fee: $23.00 (USD)
Time by taxi: 25 minutes
Time by train: 25 minutes

Burke Municipal (BKL)
Distance: 1 MI
Complimentary Airport Shuttle
Taxi Fee: $4.00 (USD)
Time by taxi: 4 minutes

Airport Shuttle:
Airport shuttle service is provided by The Ohio Connection for $10.00 per person each way with a minimum of two passengers. One passenger fare is $14.00 one way. You may reach The Ohio Connection at 216-299-6966 or 216-324-8999. The Holiday Inn Select City Centre Lakeshore provides complimentary shuttle service within downtown, based on availability.

Train:
Train Station Name: RTA
Train Station Distance 0.25 MI
Complimentary Train Station Shuttle

Parking at Hotel:
Parking for overnight guests is available in our attached garage for a current charge of $15.00 per night with in and out privileges. We are pleased to offer a discounted parking rate of $5.00.

 Registration

Not sure your company is a member? Call (703) 970-2064 or email cmcdonald@disa.org. How to register if your company is a member of ASC X12, IFX Forum or HEDNA: 1. Call (703) 970-2064 and register by phone (between 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET)    -or- 2. Click here to register online    -or- 3. Click here to download a PDF and pay by credit card or check How to register if your company is a member of the Northeast Ohio EDI Users Group: 1. Call (703) 970-2064 and register by phone (between 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET)    -or- 2. Click here to download a PDF and pay by credit card or check How to register if your company is a not a member of either ASC X12, IFX Forum, HEDNA or the Northeast Ohio EDI Users Group: 1. Call (703) 970-2064 and register by phone (between 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET)    -or- 2. Click here to register online    -or- 3. Click here to download a PDF and pay by credit card or check

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