AXiS Spring Conference 20th April 2005

This year's Spring Conference will return to Manchester after a break of several years. The Conference, supported by a supplier Showcase, will take place at the home of Manchester United, in the Trafford and Salford Suites at Old Trafford, a total area of 690 sq metres. This is a chance for fans to visit the hallowed ground. Fujitsu Services will be hosting the eve of Conference workshops at their Customer Centre at West Gorton, and will be offering delegates what may well be the last chance for a tour of the Development Centre as the facility is being relocated over the next few months.

Who is AXiS?

For those unfamiliar with AXiS, it is the Association for the Exploitation of Information Systems, chiefly supporting corporate users of Fujitsu Services systems with a strong focus on the exploitation of VME. The Association remains a prime channel for your voice to be heard within the higher echelons of Fujitsu. It also provides the opportunity for member organisations to be an influence on Support and Technical matters.

What is this event about?

This special Anniversary Conference will look at VME through the ages and provide as usual the opportunity to receive a strategic update from Fujitsu Services, and obtain product and service updates from partner suppliers. The main event will take place on Wednesday 20th April culminating in a treat for fans with a tour of the Manchester United Stadium. During the afternoon of Tuesday 19th April it is planned to hold Workshop and Masterclass sessions to facilitate technical discussion under the guidance of respected leaders.

There will be the usual Showcase but this time, because of logistics, it has to be limited to the Wednesday in support of the main Conference.

A Conference Dinner is planned for Tuesday evening and will take place at the famous Comedy Store in Manchester, which has been reserved exclusively for AXiS that evening.

Conference Main Programme

Wednesday 20th April 2005

Pre-Conference Activity
Tuesday 19th April 2005

Registration from 1.30 pm

Booking Information

Please read the following notes and complete the booking form which is available here for downloading. All bookings will be acknowledged and confirmed direct to the correspondence address.

Delegate Details

Print the names of those wishing to attend in the spaces provided on the booking form. If booking for more than three people, photocopied forms will be accepted. Please tick the appropriate boxes for each delegate.

Payment Details

No booking will be accepted without an accompanying purchase order, credit card details or a cheque for the full amount made payable to AXiS. Complete and send the booking form by post or fax to Harold Cloutt as indicated.

All invoices will be sent with the booking confirmation.

Conference Fee

£195 plus VAT which includes lunch and refreshments on 20th April as well as providing individual AXiS membership for the coming year 2005/6. For delegates wishing to take Dinner at the Comedy Store in the evening of 19th April the cost will be £50 plus VAT per person.

Travel Directions

Follow the link for travel directions to West Gorton and Old Trafford.