Frequently Asked Questions

What’s in it for me?

Virtual Educa, a highly prestigious international conference dedicated to analyzing the impact of new technologies and e-learning on education and training, will offer educators and business leaders access to experts from fifty different countries when the conference opens in the Universal Forum of Cultures (Barcelona, Spain). This gathering in June 2004 will feature exhibits and presentations on education, training and new technologies, while providing a strategic opportunity to networkig with colleagues from universities, international organizations and other key players in technology-supported education and training. Virtual Educa mantains a defined Latin American and European focus, creating a unique trilateral encounter space among the US, Latin-America and the European Union.

How may I submit a proposal?

Please send your proposal to [email protected], together with a completed presenter’s form that you may download from http://www.virtualeduca.org/2004/en/vebarcelonaingles.htm (Call for Papers). The deadline for proposals is March 31, 2004.

What do I have to do to participate?

Please complete the registration form (download it from http://www.barcelona2004.org/eng/eventos/dialogos/ficha.cfm?IdEvento=177 - Registration).

What are the costs involved?

For individuals, €150 (€175 after April 17th. 2004). The individual registration includes participation in the Conference, Conference documentation and abstracts, free access to the exhibition area, certificate of participation, welcome reception and coffee breaks. Please check the application form information.

Which companies will exhibit in Virtual Educa?

  • Companies specializing in software creation, providers of online services, and training platforms

  • Telecommunications companies

  • Publishing companies, distance education content designers

  • Universities, virtual campuses (universities, training centers), educational portals

  • Public institutions and international organizations working in distance education, training, and professional development

 

Will I have the opportunity of meeting colleagues from around the US, Latin America and Europe? Will I be able to talk with multilateral organizations and Government representatives?

Yes. Virtual Educa is a meeting point for: a) governments; b) universities; c) companies; d) local organizations. Because Virtual Educa 2004 is the main Forum event on education, we expect many experts from the Americas and the European Union to attend.

Which activities will Virtual Educa include?

Plenary and concurrent sessions; presentations of projects, products and services; round tables. Furthermore:

  • III Ibero-American Conference of Universities.

  • Round table on e-Books (Publishing Companies).

How can I plan my trip?

Please check the Forum Educa website from time to time. There are special offers in several hotels close to the Convention Center.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Virtual Educa
Ibero-American Cooperation Secretariat (SECIB)
Serrano, 187
28002 Madrid (Spain)
phone: +(34) 91.590-1994
fax: +(34) 91.590-1982
e-mail: [email protected]