Welcome and Introduction

• David Foster (CERN)

Update on Geant2 topology

• Hans Doebbeling (Dante)

It is not likely that GEANT2 has made its final decisions by April 8,<br> but I can ertainly give an update on topology.<br> We will also be able to present an update of the GN2 schedule<br>

Schedule and possibilities of the T1 NRENs

• John Chevers (Dante)

A first time plan of availabilities of services within NRENS.

Proposal for an LHC Network Architecture

• Erik-Jan Bos (SURFnet)

The proposal as it has been discussed in the architecture subgroup will be presented.

discussion

Requirements Summary and update on Tier-2 sites

• Jamie Shiers (CERN)

A report from the subgroup that compiled the requirements from the experiments.<br> An update will also presented of our knowledge of the Tier-2 centers.

Network planning for running up period

• Kors Bos (NIKHEF)

It will be presented what was achieved in during Service Challenge II last March <br> and what is foreseen to be tested in forthcoming challenges.

Update from Taipei

• Yu-Lin Chang (ASCC)

Issues for intercontinental connections

• Don Petravick (FNAL)

Issues on connections to the US and through there to Canada and the Asian Pasific will be presented

ESNET and the LHC

• Bill Johnston (ESNET)

Summary and Conclusions

• David Foster (CERN)