The GARR_05 Conference is open to all network users and invites them to explore the evolution of the network and the new opportunities it will bring to research, culture, and education, through presentations of national and international projects and achievements.

Beyond just technology, the focus will be on advanced applications and new network usage models for the information society—where communication and information resources will be accessible anytime, anywhere, to anyone, and for a wide range of purposes.

Discussions will cover topics such as resource management through grid computing, remote control, and smart home automation, as well as new ways of accessing and processing information. The conference will also address strategies to extend these innovations to sectors that have only marginally benefited from the network so far, particularly education.

Alongside the conference, an IPv6 event will be held in collaboration with 6Net.