The IOF Map Commission welcomes you to the 8^th International Conference on Orienteering Mapping that will take place in conjunction with the World Orienteering Championships in Inverness, Scotland. The conference has become a traditional biennial event where map makers from around the world discuss and share information about the latest mapping standards, techniques and developments in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

We are convinced that the 8^th ICOM will live up to the successes of its predecessors, and we especially look forward to presenting the proposed new ISOM standard to you all. The programme has been arranged to make it possible for you to take part in the public races and attend the WOC opening ceremony.

Once again, the IOF Map Committee welcomes you to Inverness, Scotland and we look forward to meeting you there.

PROGRAMME

The conference will take place in Inverness close to the WOC centre. The conference programme has yet to be finalized, though the main theme will be ISOM 2000.

Should any participant wish to make a small presentation at the conference could they provide a brief synopsis with their registration (preferably by 30th June).

TIMETABLE

Sunday 1^st August 1999

13:30	Registration
14:30	Opening of part one
17:30	Closing of part one

This timetable will allow delegates to compete at Day 2 of Highland 99 (please mention on your Highland '99 entry form that you are attending ICOM and wish to have an early start time for Day 2) and also attend the WOC opening ceremony.

Monday 2^nd August 1999

08:30	Opening of part two
19:30	Closing of part two

APPLICATION AND FEES

The participation fee is GBP 10 (pounds sterling) which should be paid upon registration on the first day. Applications deadline is 25^th July 1999 and should be either sent by mail or e-mail to:
Mail: IOF Map Committee, 53 Cavendish Drive, Hagley, Stourbridge DY9 0LR, England
E-mail: cshaw@btinternet.com

ACCOMMODATION

The map committee has been unable to secure a block booking for conference delegates but all participants may book official IOF accommodation, an entry form for accommodation can be found at the back of WOC 99 Bulletin 2. Your federation should have copies of Bulletin 2, alternatively copies can be obtained by writing to:

Deadline for entry of official WOC accommodation is 30th April 1999.

Alternatively accommodation can be booked through 'The Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board', booking forms are included in the Highland 99 invitation. To contact the Tourist Board write to:
The Highland of Scotland Tourist Board Castle Wynd Inverness IV2 3BJ Scotland or e-mailing: admin@host.co.uk PUBLIC RACES In conjunction with WOC99, six public races known as Highland 99 are to be held during WOC week, entry forms for Highland 99 can be obtained from the WOC office at the address shown above. If entering the public races please mention on the entry form that you are attending ICOM and request an early start for Day 2.