The Distance Learning and Internet Conference (DLI) is a flagship activity of APRUNet (Association of Pacific Rim Universities Network) , which explores global issues in distance learning and the utilization of current information technology in education amongst Pacific Rimuniversities.  As an annual conference, DLI's mission is to facilitate development of advanced Internet capabilities among APRU universities and Pacific Rimeconomies in collaboration with strategic and commercial partners. This year, WasedaUniversitywill host the conference under the theme"New Directions for Inter-Institutional Collaboration: Assessment & Evaluation in Cyber Learning".

1. Place: WasedaUniversity(Tokyo, Japan)

2. Date: November 19 ？ 22, 2008

3. Registration: http://www.waseda.jp/DLI2008/registration.html

4. Registration deadline: October 15, 2008

5. Participation Fee: 35,000 Yen per person (includes a Conference booklet, lunch, Welcoming Reception Banquet)

6. Online Hotel Reservation (until October 31, 2008):   http://www.waseda.jp/DLI2008/travel_and_accomodation/accomodation.html

7. Conference Program: http://www.waseda.jp/DLI2008/program/conf_program.html

8. Contact: DLI2008@list.waseda.jp