Last update 10/02/2003
Feel free to ask here in english any questions you may have concerning
this meeting and we will try to answer you , in english, as soon as possible.
We are now officially opened for inscriptions to the International Paradox
Convention 2003 that will take place in Paris on October, 24th and 25th,
2003
A ) The organizers, voluntary, are:
The companies, Gibbon Informatique with Jacques Chaillot, Michel Claveau
Informatique with Michel Claveau, Clairinfo with Côme de Christen and
on a individual basis, Régis Duc Dodon.
B) Entry conditions:
Entry to this convention is open and free of charge but is tied to a simple
inscription form on our dedicated web site : http://212.180.60.50/
(In the event of difficulties with your inscription, you can also email or
post it to us)
If you wish to make a technical presentation please remember to indicate
the theme of your paper and also its duration (1/2 hour is the recommended time limit).
It is also worth noting that these technical presentations will take place
preferably on Friday 24th, Saturday 25th being more devoted to informal
exchanges between participants.
For your information, due to foreign speakers, some presentations will be in English
but we will ensure a translation into French.
C) Location of of the convention :
October 24th : Technical seminar at "La Maison de la Chimie" where we will have
a showroom equipped (screen + videoprojector).
28 , rue Saint Dominique, 75007 Paris (métro : Invalides)
(see http://www.maisondelachimie.com/ )
Transport from airport : http://www.clairinfo.fr/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=133
October 25th :
Free day between participants in order to meet each other and to continue
in a informal way ,even bucolic !, Friday's debates.
It is of course possible to be present for only one of these 2 days but
please let us know in advance when you register.
D) Current program (likely to evolve) :
Friday 24 :
9h00 - 9h30: Delegates opening address
9h30 - 10h00: Corel News by Corel France team (new products etc.)
10h00 - 13h00: Technical presentations
Are currently registered the following presentations:
(Without indication of order / schedule nor guarantee of a strict
realization)
PxForms: using Paradox to develop Internet applications - Vladimir Menkin
Ponx : all of power of Python scripts accessible by Paradox - Michel Claveau
Paradox and PHP : Internet applications - Côme de Christen
Paradox and GED : Organise all of your documents with Paradox - Jacques Chaillot
Paradox and Word : An alternative to Paradox reports - Jacques Chaillot
Paradox-Runtime: How to add styles to reports - Egbert Babst
Paradox and Flash : Integrating Flash animations with Paradox - Côme de Christen
Paradox and XML : Case studies - Frédéric G. Marand
Paradox and Internet : different approaches to integration - Dmitry Vulis
Paradox and the client/server: Paradox and ColdFusion - Mike Irwin
Corel and Paradox: the current situation, the future - Corel France
13h00 - 14h00 : Pause for lunch (Several cafés/bars in the area)
14h00 - 19h00: Continuing technical presentations
19h00 : End of the technical seminar
20h00:
Convention dinner function in a local restaurant.
For those who wish to attend pre-booking is obligatory.
Attendees are responsible for own meal expenses.
Price is fixed at 50 euros per person.
Saturday 25:
Open discussion platform in particular with our foreign guest speakers
E) Accomodations :
For the non-Parisians,
We have selected several hotels in close proximity to the conference center
(7th arrondissement). The hotels have a limited number of rooms available
and we advise you to book as early as possible.
*** Update 10/02/2003 : Hotel Muguet has no more vacancies ***
[We have booked a limited number of rooms at the Hotel Muguet. If you
book a room at this hotel please indicate that you are attending the
International Paradox Convention.]
Rates per room range from 80 Euros to 90 Euros.
Hôtel Muguet ** ("officiel" Paradox hotel):, 11, rue Chevert, 75007, Paris
tel: 01 47 05 05 93 http://www.hotelmuguet.com (Full now
) Hôtel de l'Empereur ** : 2, rue Chevert, 75007, Paris tel: 01 45 55 88 02 http://www.hotelempereur.com
Hôtel de France, 102, Bd de la Tour Maubourg, 75007, Paris tel: 01 47 05 40 49
F) Contacts and other sources of information :
Jacques Chaillot : jchaillot@gibbon.fr , www.gibbon.fr
Michel Claveau : mc@mclaveau.com , http://mclaveau.com
Régis Duc Dodon : regis.ducdodon@club-internet.fr.
Côme de Christen : come.dechristen@wanadoo.fr. , www.clairinfo.fr
Dedicated newsgroup : http://www.clairinfo.fr/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=6
Official registration site (created using pxForms ) : http://212.180.60.50/
G) Conference Sponsors :
At the moment 3 sponsors are commited to the project :
Gibbon Informatique
Michel Claveau Informatique
Clairinfo
The sponsorship fee is set at 250 Euros. Sponsor's name and logo will be
prominently included on all official convention material and you will be
associated with the first Paradox Convention of the Third Millenium !
Waiting with pleasure to meeting you and with our best regards,
*** The French Paradox Team ***
