ASIS&T 2004-Managing and Enhancing Information: Cultures and Conflicts-addresses the increasing tension between forces that encourage and discourage integration and cooperation in the global information society. A major focus of the conference is on conflicts involving diverse information cultures, with an emphasis on social, professional, educational, and technological issues. Particularly relevant to recent events are presentations on national security, privacy, scientific collaboration, and developing countries. Experts from a range of professional and academic settings around the world share their ideas and successes in nearly 200 papers, panels, and posters.