Because the peer-to-peer (P2P) space is still relatively unformed, we're casting the net very widely. Any innovative application that harnesses the power of distributed computers, users or devices, and the technical or business issues raised by such applications, are appropriate subjects for this conference.

There will be both a technical and a business/legal track. Presentations in the technical track should be of interest to developers and administrators of internet applications and infrastructure. Presentations in the business track should be of interest to entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and technical strategists for internet companies.

The submission deadline for all proposals is November 20, 2000. Presenters will be notified of selection results by December 18, 2000.

Complete information about our submission and acceptance process is available online.

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