ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7 /N2883

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1 ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7 Software and Systems Engineering Secretariat: CANADA (SCC) ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7 /N Document Type Title Source Meeting Calling Notice WG7 Calling Notice and Meeting Registration - Recife, Brazil, October 27-31, 2003 WG07 Convener Project Status Final Reference Action ID FYI Due Date Distribution AG No. of Pages 15 Note Address reply to: ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7 Secretariat École de technologie supérieure Département de génie électrique 1100 Notre Dame Ouest, Montréal, Québec Canada H3C 1K3 secretariat@jtc1-sc7.org

2 Document type Title Source Status Reference Action ID Calling notice Calling notice and meeting registration. Recife October 2003 ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7/WG 7 Convener Final N/A FYI or ACT W07N0716 CALLING NOTICE - RECIFE.DOC 23 June 2003 Page 1 of 15

3 Calling notice and meeting registration Interim meeting of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7 SWG 5, WG 7, WG 9 and WG 10 Welcome The Brazilian delegation wishes you all a welcome to Brazil, and trust we will have a successful meeting. Dates and place of meeting The meetings will be held in Recife located in Pernambuco State, Brazil, during the week of October 2003 at: Hotel Atlante Plaza Avenida Boa Viagem, 5426 Phone: (81) Registration will take place in the Atlante Plaza Hotel on Monday 27 October from 08:00 to 14:00. Note: All details given in this programme are based on information available as at 16 June General information about Recife Recife was built as a port city along tropical, white sand beaches lined with palm trees. It is the capital of the north-eastern state of Pernambuco. Recife is a fast-growing urban area that has been called the "Venice of Brazil" because it is dissected by numerous waterways and connected by many bridges. The city derived its name from the coral reefs that line the coast. Local fishermen go out into the high seas in jangadas, crude log rafts with beautiful sails unique to the area, which requires expert navigational skills to manoeuvre. Recife exports great quantities of the hinterland's products, including sugar, cotton, and coffee. W07N0716 CALLING NOTICE - RECIFE.DOC 23 June 2003 Page 2 of 15

4 Registration A set of registration forms is attached at the end of this document. Delegates are requested to send the Registration Forms (by or fax) duly completed for themselves and any accompanying person, by 15 September 2003 to: Interim ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7 meeting Attention: Mrs. Fabiana Andrade sc7-recife-l@cesar.org.br (Mrs. Fabiana Andrade ) and abnt_sw@pr.gov.br (Marisa Marques) Telephone Fax Note: If this form is submitted by it should be mailed to both Mrs. Fabiana Andrade and Marisa Marques. Contact details for Marisa Marques are: Telephone Fax Delegates are requested to indicate on the Registration Form the meetings, events and tours in which they intend to participate. Hotel accommodation can only be guaranteed for reservations received up to 15 September All Registration Forms will be processed on a first-in first served basis. Note: The meeting organizer requests a USD fee which covers costs of lunch, mid-morning and mid-afternoon refreshments, Wednesday social event (including a panoramic tour through Recife and Olinda) and a contribution to the defraying the cost of the use of the meeting facilities. Transport International and domestic flights arrive at Guararapes International Airport Phone: Pca. Ministro Salgado Filho, s/n - Imbiribeira. Airport Transfer From the airport to Atlante Hotel the usual alternative is a taxi that costs about BRL (BRL - Brazilian Real the currency) and it takes about 10 minutes. The taxis and buses at Recife s airport only accept Brazilian currency in cash (no credit cards are accepted). You must pay the bill directly to the taxi driver. Please print the hotel address and show it to the bus driver or taxi driver and he will have pleasure to help you. Departure from Recife Outward-bound reservations should be confirmed with the relevant airline at least 72 hours before departure. W07N0716 CALLING NOTICE - RECIFE.DOC 23 June 2003 Page 3 of 15

5 Meeting The meeting will be held in the Atlante Hotel The Organizing Committee will be fully responsible for all support for SC 7/WG meetings, including document reproduction and distribution. Unless otherwise specified, meeting hours will be from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00. Coffee or tea breaks are scheduled for 10:30 and 15:30 (approximately). On Wednesday afternoon, there will be a panoramic tour through Recife and Olinda. It starts at Boa Viagem beach and includes the historical city centre with its centuries-old churches and bridges. Olinda, a United Nations World Heritage Monument, is so famous that needs no introduction. After this, a boat will take you to the Capibaribe River, the most famous river of Recife. The tour passes by the most important tourist sites of the city. Accommodation To make the reservation easier, please mark the arrival and departure dates on the form. The final confirmation will be sent to you by or fax according to your option, and it will advise the date of your reservation, and the number of rooms available in the hotel. Delegates are advised to use the official registration form to book their accommodation. Delegates are requested to present the confirmation details upon their arrival at the hotel. Any changes by the delegate to accommodation as booked must be negotiated with the organizers. Accommodation cannot be guaranteed for delegates registering after 15 September NOTE: THE HOTEL IS IN GREAT DEMAND AND WILL THEREFORE NOT KEEP ACCOMMODATION AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF 15 September Delegates are responsible for all financial obligations arising from reservations made on their behalf, including charges for cancellation or non-arrival. * Taxes (10%) are not included in quoted prices. Map of hotels Electricity supply 220 V, 60 Hz in Recife. W07N0716 CALLING NOTICE - RECIFE.DOC 23 June 2003 Page 4 of 15

6 Insurance The organizers cannot accept any responsibility for any accidents, losses and/or damage that may occur. Delegates are advised to obtain travel, medical, personal accident and luggage insurance in their home country, prior to departure. Communication to the delegates For the duration of the meeting, fax or can be sent to: Delegate's name and Working Group number ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7 meeting (ABNT) Fax: sc7-recife-l@cesar.org.br Queries about the meeting and emergency Organizer Clenio Figueiredo Salviano Clenio.Salviano@cenpra.gov.br Phone: (office) Phone: (residence) Phone: (cellular) Fax: (office) Note: Residence and office are located in Campinas, near São Paulo City, which is far away from Recife. During the interim meeting, please use only the cellular phone number. Alternates teresa@cesar.org.br karina@cesar.org.br Phone: Phone: (office) fabiana.andarde@cesar.org.br Phone: (office) Fax: Reproduction of documents Reproduction of documents brought to the meeting can only be undertaken if the documents are clearly typed on white A4 paper (210 mm x 297 mm) and if they can be reproduced without retyping. Delegates should, however, bear in mind that such reproduction will be undertaken only if time permits. W07N0716 CALLING NOTICE - RECIFE.DOC 23 June 2003 Page 5 of 15

7 Delegates are reminded that the Organizing Committee cannot provide spare copies of previously circulated documents. Delegates should obtain a complete set of documents beforehand and bring them to the meeting. Service Networked PCs equipped with Windows 95 and Office 97 and printers will be available for use by delegates. facilities will be available by Internet connection to a local server for those delegates who intend to access Internet from the meeting-place hotel using their own computers. It may be appropriate to use free service to access message as or to get the delegate s messages using an Internet browser. Software Process Improvement International Conference Immediately after the meeting, in the same location, a SPI International Conference will be held. Please consider an extension of your stay in Recife, by submitting a technical paper or a proposal for presentation, and attending the conference: SIMPROS 2003 The Fifth International Software Process Improvement Symposium, Recife, Brazil - November A submission could be a technical paper (10 pages) or just a proposal for presentation (as in SEPG conferences). All submissions will be reviewed by a technical committee and the selected technical papers and presentation proposal will be presented during the conference (a 40 minutes presentation). The deadline for submission is 25 July For further information, please consult the site (the English version will be ready soon!) or send an to simpros@cenpra.gov.br. Any submission whose subject is relevant to the practice of the software process improvement (SPI) will be considered. Some of the suggested subjects are: Experiences with SPI programs: best practices, difficulties, results, etc. Experiences with specific processes (project management, configuration management, requirement management, quality assurance, measurement, acquisition and procurement, etc.) Interpretations and adaptations of the major models (CMM, CMMI, ISO/IEC SPICE, PSP, TSP, etc.) SPI alignment with business goals Methods for SPI Experiences with process assessment, definition and/or implementation SIMPROS 2003 is organized and promoted by the "Renato Archer" Research Center (CenPRA), the SENAC College of Computer Science and Technology, and the Recife Center of Advanced Studies and Systems (CESAR), with participation of the community and sponsorship of other organizations, including many Brazilian SPINs. W07N0716 CALLING NOTICE - RECIFE.DOC 23 June 2003 Page 6 of 15

8 Tours Monday - Recife and Olinda City Tour This tour will show you the best of both Recife and Olinda. The panoramic tour of Recife starts at Boa Viagem beach and includes the historical city centre with its centuries-old churches and bridges. This is followed by Olinda, a United Nations World Heritage Monument that is so famous as to need no introduction. Cost: BRL (if about 25 persons) / BRL (if about 45 persons) Tuesday - Porto de Galinhas Duration: Full Day From 7:30 am to 17:00pm In the last century a clandestine slave port, now considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil. Crystal clear waters, coconut groves, natural pools and good facilities await you. Take a jangada trip to see the most beautiful fish of the region. Come and discover the discrete charm of the beach that has become a summer must in Brazil. Porto de Galinhas is about 60km south of Recife. Cost: BRL (if about 25 persons) / BRL (if about 45 persons) Wednesday - Cultural Recife Duration: 3 1/2 hours From 8:00am to 13:00 p.m. A tour based on the Culture, History, and Arts of Pernambuco and the Northeast. The main destinations are the Northeastern Museum of Mankind conceived and set up by the sociologist Gilberto Freire and the exotic world of Francisco Brennand s sculpture park and Ricardo Brennand Institute Medieval Castle Replication where sometimes people have a pleasure to see expositions of greats and famous painters and sculptures. There is also a private museum of MIL AND BLADE. Cost: BRL (if about 25 persons) / BRL (if about 45 persons) Thursday - Caruaru / Nova Jerusalém Duration: Full Day From 6:30 am to 17:00 p.m. Craft in clay, rope and leather and all the natural beauty and customs of the Agreste region of Pernambuco. You ll have a whole day to get to know Caruaru, the Capital of Forró, 130km east of Recife. The craft market, recognized by UNESCO as the largest centre for figure sculpture in the Americas, it s a place that s sure to make your trip unforgettable. The clay figures a legacy of the great Mestre Vitalino make excellent souvenirs. After Caruaru, we will visit Nova Jerusalém Theater, the biggest open-air theater in the world where every year people can see Passion of Christ (Paixão de Cristo). Lunch at the hotel (pousada), located within theatre city. Cost: BRL (if about 25 persons) / BRL (if about 45 persons) Friday - Tamandaré Duration: Full Day From 7:30 am to 17:00 p.m. This is one of Pernambuco s favorite summer resorts, with calm seas and ideal diving conditions: shallow, clear waters, plus plenty of space to have fun and sunbathe on the sand. The coconut groves make Tamandaré a fine example of the beaches of the Northeast. This one is around 90km from Recife. Cost: BRL (if about 25 persons) / BRL (if about 45 persons) W07N0716 CALLING NOTICE - RECIFE.DOC 23 June 2003 Page 7 of 15

9 General Information About Brazil General information about Brazil and Recife is available from many websites. Following is some information, extracted from a variety of sources. Brazil Brazil, which many natives consider a continent in its own right is a land well versed in extremes. Beaches, sun, and fun are the calling cards of Rio, still South America s premier beach resort. Yet as crowded as Rio is with cars and people and sunshine, it remains one of the world s most seductive cities. There granite monoliths and jungle-covered mountains unite with white sand beaches and the vast blue sea. Population million is equal to that of the continent s other nations combined, making Brazil truly the colossus of South America. Area 8,511,965 sq. km Capital city Brasília Population 55% of European descent, 38% mulatto, 6% African descent (according to the 1980 census). Language The language in Brazil is Portuguese, not Spanish. Although the two languages are distinct, common origins mean that many words are similar, and fluent speakers of Spanish will be able to make themselves understood. In most hotels, someone on the staff will speak English. Taxi drivers will rarely speak English. Religion 90% Roman Catholic Timezone Three hours behind GMT in the east, north-east, south and south-east; four hours behind GMT in the west; and five hours behind GMT in the far west. Recife is three hours behind GMT. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Arriving and Departing All international flights and most domestic flights arrived and depart from Rio de Janeiro - Galeão International Airport and São Paulo Cumbica International Airport. You need to get a connection to Recife Guararapes International Airport. W07N0716 CALLING NOTICE - RECIFE.DOC 23 June 2003 Page 8 of 15

10 Getting around Buses The nation s bus network, Ônibus, is extensive and highly efficient, compensation for the lack of trains and the high cost of air travel. Every major city in the country can be reach by bus and most of the small- to medium-size cities are also linked to the network. Buses are for the most part modern and comfortable, and the companies have excellent on-time records. Car Brazil has more than 1.6 million km of highway, about one-tenth of which is paved. Recent developments and construction are improving the situation. Driver s License: Your national driver s licenses are accepted in Brazil. Gasoline: Costs around BRL 2.00 a litre. Unleaded gasoline is called especial and carries the almost the same price. Brazil also has an extensive fleet of ethanol-powered cars. Ethanol fuel is sold at all gas station, and cost a little less than gasoline. However, alcohol cars get lower mileage, so they have no advantage over gasoline-power automobiles. Gas stations are plentiful both within cities and on major highways, and many are open 24 hours a day. In smaller towns, few take credit cards and are sometimes closed Sunday. Parking: Finding a parking space in most of Brazil s leading cities is a major task. The best option is to find a parking garage and leave your car with the attendant. Should you find a parking space on the street, you will probably have to pay a parking fee. There are no parking meters. There is instead a system involving parking coupons, which are purchased either from uniformed street parking attendants or at newspaper stands. Each coupon is good for two hours. Rules of the road: Brazilians drive on the right-hand side of the road, and in general, traffic laws are the same as in the United States. Aeroplane There is regular jet service between all of the country s major cities and most medium-size cities. Flights can be long, lasting several hours on trips to the Amazon with stops en route. Planes tend to fill up on the weekends, so book in advance if you plan to fly anywhere on a Friday, especially to or from Brasília or Manaus. If you are going to be travelling, buy a Brazilian Air Pass from one of Brazil s major airlines before you leave. These can only be purchased externally. Each airline offers its own versions of the air pass and prices fluctuate according to the season, the area of the country and the number of flights. Generally, USD 440 buys five flights within Brazil over a period of 21 days. Better deals can be found off-season, March through June. Prices multiply by about 10 if you are buying tickets in the country itself. Also, do your best to ensure that when covering great distances you have as few stops as possible. Another option is that you arrange all your trip in your country because in most cases this is the cheaper way to travel and get a special rate. You can also stop your flight in Rio de Janeiro. The major commercial airlines are: Varig: Vasp: TAM: GOL: W07N0716 CALLING NOTICE - RECIFE.DOC 23 June 2003 Page 9 of 15

11 Customs and duties Former strict import controls have been substantially liberalized as part of the Brazilian government s efforts to open the nation s economy to foreign competition. In addition to personal items, visitors are now permitted to bring in duty-free up to USD 500 worth of gifts purchased abroad. An additional USD 500 worth of gifts, including alcoholic beverages, may be purchased at the airport duty-free shops. Dining Dress: Informality is the rule of thumb. Only at the top restaurants do Brazilians dress up, and men seldom wear jackets and ties. Mealtimes: Lunch and dinner typically are eaten later. Lunch in a restaurant usually starts at around 12:00 and often lasts until 14:00. Dinner is always eaten after 20:00 until 24:00. Prices: Rio de Janeiro is as expensive as any other large city worldwide; São Paulo more so. Outside of theses two cities, prices come down significantly. Price ranges are for one person and do not include alcoholic beverages and tips, but do include the couvert or coberto, an appetizer course that includes bread, butter, and, depending on the restaurant, cheese or pâté, olives, quail eggs, and sausage. Safety In the major cities along the north-eastern coast like in any other urban centre tourists should take precautions to protect themselves from petty crimes. If this happened, please, don t react. Please, Recife is a safety place, but it is recommended don t go walk alone in dangerous areas. After 22:00 walk only in a group. Passport, Visa and Vaccination Most foreign visitors entering Brazil must have a valid passport and a valid visa. Visas must be obtained before departure and applications should be made to a Brazilian Consulate or Diplomatic Mission in the country of residence. Brazilian consulate some times requires a letter inviting the delegates to the meeting, mainly in the U.S. In this case, you need to apply this in the registration form. Delegates are advised to check with their local travel agency about the time necessary for obtaining such a visa. Please, check in your country if some special requirements are necessary such as Yellow Fever Vaccination. Postal mail Post Offices are called correios, and branches are marked by the name and a logo; most are open weekdays 8-5 and Saturday until noon. Mailboxes are small yellow boxes marked CORREIOS that sit atop metal pedestals on street corners. Many hotels offer the post office service, so you can ask about that in the hotel lobby. Postal Rates An airmail letter from Brazil to the United States and most part of Europe, including the United Kingdom, cost approximately BRL Object of value-especially currency, checks, or credit cards-should never be sent through the mail. W07N0716 CALLING NOTICE - RECIFE.DOC 23 June 2003 Page 10 of 15

12 Money and payments All places in Brazil only accept Brazilian currency (Reais Brazilian Real). Major credit cards will also be accepted, and the transaction processed in Reais. Credit cards Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Card and some other credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and some shops. Currency exchange You can change money in the bank and in the São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro or Recife international airports. Do not expect to be able to use American dollars or other hard currencies for taxis or other purposes. Exchange rate The rate changes daily. To see the daily rate Currency There are 100 cents (centavos) to each real. The lowest value of the new currency system is one cent (centavos). There are notes worth 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 reais, together with coins worth 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 centavos, as well as one real, all of which feel and look similar. Forms of payment Well-known names for Traveller s cheque/check are best. Credit cards are accepted in Brazil. Opening and closing times Weekdays Saturday Sunday Banks 10:00-16:00 Closed Closed Churches During service During service During service Stores 09:00-19:00 09:00-13:00 Closed Malls 10:00-22:00 10:00-22:00 13:00-19:00 Public Offices 08:00-17:00 Closed Closed Banks Nearly all the nation s major banks have automated teller machines scattered throughout the country but theses almost never accept CIRRUS or other ATM cards. Check with you bank to see what services they offer in Brazil. W07N0716 CALLING NOTICE - RECIFE.DOC 23 June 2003 Page 11 of 15

13 Coins One cent Um centavo 5 cents cinco centavos 10 cents Dez centavos 25 cents vinte e cinco centavos 50 cents Cinquenta centavos 1 real um real Telephones To call Brazil from overseas, dial the country code, 55, and then the area code, omitting the first 0. Directory assistance and Operator information For local directory assistance, dial 102. For directory assistance in another Brazilian city, dial the area code of that city plus 121. Local and long distance calls Public phones are everywhere, to use them, buy a telephone card (Cartão de telefone) at either a phone office, (posto telefônico) a newspaper and magazine kiosk, post offices, or some pharmacies. Rates double during peak hours (9:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00). The lowest rates are available after 23:00. International calls To make an international call from the hotel, follow the hotel instructions. For international calls with the assistance of the operator, dial For international information, dial Collect international call, dial and then asking for the long distance service of your choice. To reach an AT&T operator, dial For MCI, call For Sprint, dial W07N0716 CALLING NOTICE - RECIFE.DOC 23 June 2003 Page 12 of 15

14 How to dial To dial direct, dial 00 plus the country code, the area code of the city you are calling, and ten the number. Tipping In most of the case the tip is already include in the bill and it is 10%. It isn t necessary to give tip to taxi driver. Climate In October, the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures in Recife range from 22 to 30 degrees Celsius. For additional information please check at: Some Recife and Pernambuco web sites Fernando de Noronha : Olinda : Pernambuco Government : Pernambuco Guide (P) : Pernambuco Online (P) ) : Pernambuco Tourist Board(P) ) : Porto de Galinhas, Pernambuco (P) ) : Recife Convention & Visitors Bureau) : Recife Guide) : Recife Tourist Board (P) : Tamandaré Tourist Board (P) : W07N0716 CALLING NOTICE - RECIFE.DOC 23 June 2003 Page 13 of 15

15 ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7 Recife meeting registration and hotel reservation Attention: Mrs. Fabiana Andrade and Marisa Marques Family name (Prof. Dr. Mr. Mrs. Miss) First name(s) Your name as you would like it to appear on your name tag: Country you are representing Head of Delegation Convener of Secretary of Organization or company Address Country Telephone Fax Accompanied by (Mr. Mrs. Ms) Family name First name W07N0716 CALLING NOTICE - RECIFE.DOC 23 June 2003 Page 14 of 15

16 Visa Request If your country requests an INVITATION LETTER for you to come to the meeting, please, request here. In general this is request from the Brazilian Embassy in E.U.A. I need a letter by fax by postal mail Meeting participation I shall participate in the following sub-committee and working group meetings: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7/SWG 5 ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7/WG 7 ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7/WG 9 ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7/WG 10 Hotel Reservation Choose your hotel option and assign the first, second and third options. Please, check first in General information about the meeting for available hotels: Atlante Hotel Single BRL 140,00 Double BRL 160,00 All prices include breakfast. Taxes (10%) are not included in the quoted price. Date of arrival Date of departure Please reserve me a room: Single room [ ] Double room [ ] Number of beds: I will make other arrangements Special requirements Smoking: Yes No Credit card number Expiry date month/year / Master Visa American Express Diners Club Cardholders name Date Additional Tours Recife and Olinda Porto de Galinhas Cultural Recife Caruaru / Nova Jerusalém Tamandaré W07N0716 CALLING NOTICE - RECIFE.DOC 23 June 2003 Page 15 of 15