FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 05, 1999


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INET'99 STRENGTHENS SPONSOR AND MEDIA DRIVE WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF SAN JOSE'S JELINEK


HERNDON, VA -- The Internet Society (ISOC) today announced the appointment of Craig Jelinek as Media Relations Chair for INET'99, the premier event of the Internet industry being held June 22 - 25 in San Jose, California. Jelinek, former vice president of world-wide sales for e-commerce start-up Instill Corporation, will manage and coordinate vendor negotiations, oversee marketing communications, lead sponsorship solicitation and research (cash and in-kind contributions), volunteer recruitment and media relations efforts for the 9th annual ISOC event.

"Jelinek brings a wealth of expertise in marketing communications and contract negotiations, as well as strategic relationships in the San Jose tech community, to the INET'99 conference team," said Don Heath, president and CEO of the Internet Society. "Jelinek's expertise will enable ISOC to successfully partner with a number of high-growth companies to ensure that the conference continues to serve the interests of our rapidly expanding global member base while attracting new and broader audiences."

"As companies in the Internet community seek to understand critical Internet issues, INET'99 provides a unique opportunity to share ideas with Internet pioneers and redefine the needs of our ever-changing IT environment," said Jelinek. "I'm proud to play an integral role on the INET'99 team. This conference's educational and networking opportunities will embolden attendees to become leaders in developing the Internet's role in business, education and society and move them to take part in ongoing initiatives of the Internet Society."

Jelinek recently left his position as vice president of world-wide sales for Instill Corporation, a venture-backed Internet e-commerce start-up. Prior to Instill, he was senior vice president of international sales and operations for Diversified Software Systems, Inc. He previously held the positions of vice president of sales and vice president of marketing for Diversified Software. Jelinek held senior corporate management and operations positions with XtraSoft, Inc., and was founder and president of Micro Business Applications, Inc.

About INET

INET is the premier event of the Internet industry and provides an international forum for advancing the development and implementation of the Internet networks, technologies, applications and policies around the globe. Established and organized by the Internet Society, INET brings together world leaders and pioneers of cyberspace, information technology professionals, business executives, educators, and government officials to exchange experiences and shape the future of the Internet.

INET'99 is expected to attract 3,000 attendees from more than 100 countries to address issues emanating from the Internet's impact on commerce and finance, education, technologies and societies throughout the world. INET'99 will include presentations of more than 100 research papers, technical reportsand case studies.
Information on the INET'99, including detailed information on registration and program tracks, is available on the Internet at www.isoc.org/inet99. Companies interested in sponsorship or speaking opportunities with INET'99 should contact Craig Jelinek at 408-395-3858 or at jelinek@isoc.org.


About the Internet Society

The Internet Society is the international organization for global coordination and cooperation of the Internet. The Internet Society was established in 1992 in response to a recognized worldwide need for a non-governmental, international organization to help promote global expansion and change of the Internet. Today, the Internet Society assists the needs of the growing worldwide Internet community in many ways: through its annual INET conference; other sponsored events, tutorials, statistical and market research; advocacy programs; network training workshops for emerging countries; and with publications like its award-winning bimonthly magazine OnTheInternet. The Internet Society is comprised of members from more than 150 countries.