As part of this program, a conference on interdisciplinary methods and techniques related to the TED program is being held in Bozen-Bolzano in Spring 2005. The conference aims at addressing a large spectrum of issues that are relevant and have to be investigated for a successful transition from the traditional form of government to a new form known as e-government. The conference has a strong interdisciplinary character and aims to bring together people from different sectors, including researchers, technology providers, administrative staff, and politicians.