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This is the most technically comprehensive program we've ever offered covering the full range of Compaq products and services!

For Complete Listing of Seminars and Sessions Go To: Program Guide

What's in a Name?
Bringing together the best of Encompass with unprecedented support directly from Compaq, the Integrated Compaq Users Symposium is the ONLY event providing direct access to the technical information and industry contacts that will impact your investment in Compaq technologies.

Don't let the name fool you. It's all here - everything you've come to expect from a Encompass event: intensive full-day seminars; a powerhouse lineup of technical sessions; and the largest gathering of Compaq-focused partners and vendors showcasing today's hottest software and hardware solutions. In addition, you'll have the unique opportunity to test-drive new tools and technologies, as well as network and tap the knowledge of industry gurus and your technical peers.

Real-Life, Real-Tech
The Integrated Compaq Users Symposium is tech to the core. No other event provides you with this level of insider's access to the knowledge and insights of actual product developers, engineers and experienced users. Save time and resources, avoid proven pitfalls, and get on the fast track to success with the help of those who have traveled the road before you.

A True Global Networking Event
With the recently announced cancellation of the European Encompass spring meeting, all roads lead to San Diego. This is the only stop that matters for you and your fellow IT professionals concerned with the products and services of the Compaq technology platform. Don't miss out on the opportunity to take part in this truly global networking event.

First Timers Meeting
San Diego Marriott & Marina Hotel
South Tower Marina Ballroom D
Sunday, November 7, 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

WARNING: Encompass events are jam-packed full of opportunities for IT professionals at all levels - and the Integrated Compaq Users Symposium is no exception. One of the best ways to plan your participation is by attending the First Timers Meeting.

Get the low down on the most current program updates. Encompass old salts will be hanging at the Marina Ballroom sharing strategies to make the most of your participation.

Sunday Evening Welcome Reception
San Diego Marriott & Marina Hotel
South Tower Marina Ballroom E
Sunday November 7, 8:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.

Encompass Gala Event
Wednesday, November 10
Beginning at 8:00 P.M.
San Diego Marriott and Marina Hotel
Marriott Hall

Encompass has planned an evening packed full of fun! The Gala evening will kick-off at 8:00 P.M. with hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Than seat back and enjoy the show! Live entertainment will begin at 8:30 P.M. The renowned "Legends Show" featuring, Cher, Reba McIntyre, Tina Turner, and Elton John will be appearing on stage.

Evening Engineering Clinics
Go to the Evening Engineering Clinic Index
Think the technical exchange stops when formal sessions end for the day? Think again. Change your shoes, grab your second wind, and head over to the Engineering Clinics. This "attendee favorite feature" puts you eye-to-eye with leading Compaq engineers. Bring your questions and wish lists as agendas run the gambit from problem resolution to product futures. (Due to the nature of some issues that will be addressed, participants may be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement).

Compaq Listens Panel
Tuesday, November 9
6:00 P.M. - 7:15 P.M.
Room 4

Moderator: Jesse Lipcon, Vice President Alpha Technology, Compaq Computer Corporation
Compaq is committed to being a customer-focused company. In support of this commitment, Compaq is pleased to host this panel to listen and respond to you. We want to hear your comments on matters related to your business, and relationship with Compaq.

Panel Members:
Don Harbert - High Performance Servers
Rich Marcello - OpenVMS
Tim Yeaton - Tru64UNIX
John Earnshaw - Services
David Booth - North America Alpha Systems
Wally Cole - North America Marketing Programs

Engineering Technology Center
San Diego Convention Center
Exhibit Hall B-2/C

Monday	November 8	11:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Tuesday	November 9	9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday	November 10	9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Thursday	November 11	9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Ever wish you had a few minutes to bend the ear of a leading Compaq executive? How about the opportunity to get a personalized product demonstration, or just spend a few minutes talking with one of the company's top engineers or other technical experts? If so, you've come to the right place. Roll up your sleeves, pull up a chair and get ready to talk tech turkey with those in the know. A great forum to follow-up on discussions from formal sessions of the day.

Trade Show Only Attendees: $50.00/day - entrance to the Engineering Technology Center

Interactive Workshops
Go to the Interactive Workshop Index
San Diego Convention Center
Room 7A & B

Slip into the driver's seat and try your hand at setting up an environment, troubleshooting, or working with new products, languages and tools. The hands-on sessions and self-paced tutorials of the Interactive Workshops will show you how.

There's no substitute for experience. Put what you learn into practice, right then and there. Knowledgeable users are by your side all the way leading forums, answering questions, and exchanging technological know-how.

Monday through Wednesday	10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Thursday	8:30 A.M.-12:00 Noon

National Storage Day
Wednesday, November 10

Senior Technology Consultants from Compaq's StorageWorks organization, bring their extensive industry expertise to this comprehensive and easy to understand mid-week seminar. Get up-to-the-minute information on current and future Compaq StorageWorks products and strategies. Be sure to bring your storage-related questions. We'll save some time for answers during the seminar and you can even meet with a Senior Technology Consultant for one-on-one discussions.

Today, Compaq is the largest storage company in the world, with the statistics to prove it:

• #1 in revenue in the storage subsystem market
• #1 in market share in Windows NT
• #5 in market share in UNIX
• #1 in market share in Network Operating Systems
• #1 in market share in Open VMS
• #2 in market share in servers between $100K and $1M
• #1 in market share in servers between $10K and $100K
• #1 in market share in servers under $10K

To Register for this Special Event call 1-800-457-8211.

For more information: http://www.compaq.com/storageworks