The 74 NCC has the objective of providing a forum for computer specialists, users, potential users and manufacturers to exchange information on new developments in computer science and technology and their applications in various areas.

The Conference Program focuses on five broad computer science and technology areas, and ten applications areas. Science and technology areas cover the latest developments which should enable Users to make more efficient use of their resources in a wide range of areas. The applications areas not only demonstrate how computer technology can indeed be used to improve the efficiency of current operations, but also point out potential usage in many other areas which should generate new demands for further development in computer science and technology. Although each area forms a "conference within a conference," all fifteen areas form a comprehensive and cohesive program, instead of disjointed subprograms