Containing the Millennium Bug
15-17 September 1998

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

Tuesday 15th September

SESSION ONE

Welcome and Opening Remarks by representatives of COMNET-IT, CTO and the Government of Malta

Keynote Address by a representative of the U.K. Government’s Action 2000 Programme

SESSION TWO

Understanding the Problem

A description and illustration of the problem with respect to general Government Information Systems as well as embedded-logic systems prevalent in areas such as health, transportation and the utilities.

SESSION THREE

Detailed Sectoral Presentations

• Telecommunications
• Finance and Banking
• A major international business
• Public service functions
• Presentations on the manner in which the millennium problem can be expected to impact these sectors as well as their interactions with Government.

Wednesday 16th September

SESSION FOUR

Managing the Problem

An exposition of the various facets and issues involved, including budgetary implications, problem-ownership, resourcing and support options, supply-chain and legal implications, strategic planning and contingency planning.

SESSION FIVE

Working Groups Session:

An Analysis of the Issues and Recommendations

Delegates will have the opportunity to bring to bear their own expert views and concerns with a view to the formulation of a submission to the forthcoming Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meeting in Ottawa.

Thursday 17th September

SESSION SIX

Dealing with the Problem

A practical review of methodologies, guidelines and tool-kits applicable to the Millennium Bug.