The details for the Opening and Plenary Session on 17 May 06 (Wed) is as follows:

08:30 - 08:40am	Arrival of Delegates
08:40 - 08:55am	Welcome statement by General Chair and Introduction of Honorary Chair's address
09:00 - 09:30am	Video message from the Honorary Chair, Sylvia Earle
09:30 - 09:40am	Introduction of Plenary Speaker, Bill Kuperman
09:40 - 10:20am	Bill Kuperman's Plenary Talk
10:20 - 10:30am	Questions and Answers Session