High-tech interaction

The Interact Asia Pacific Multimedia Festival, including its flagship event Interact + PC IT 99, will be held in Melbourne from August 20 to September 3.

The festival wil be held at the Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre.

This year's event is expected to draw 40,000 visitors, 250 exhibitors, and delegations from Europe, Asia, and the US.

The four year old festival will feature in its program conferences centring around the application of technology to business and government services, health, and education.

To find out more about the festival's program, visit the official Web site at www.interact99.com.au.