walker@FLASH.BELLCORE.COM.UUCP (01/19/87)
PROPOSALS FOR SITES FOR IJCAI-91 SOLICITED
The site for IJCAI-91 will be selected at the IJCAI-87 in Milan this
coming summer (23-28 August). Because of the size of the conferences,
it is now necessary to plan four years in advance. The selection
process has become more complicated for the same reason. As a result,
it will be necessary for countries that would like to host IJCAI-91 to
submit detailed proposals describing their plans for the meeting and
to prepare thorough budget estimates in advance. It will be necessary
for an officially recognized AI organization in the country selected
to sign an agreement with IJCAII that establishes a formal commitment
to hold the conference and that defines mutual responsibilities.
IJCAI conferences are organized every two years, usually in August,
and they alternate between North America and other parts of the world.
Since IJCAI-89 will be held in Detroit, Michigan, USA, IJCAI-91 will be
held outside of North America.
Proposals will be evaluated in relation to a number of site selection
criteria:
1. National, regional, and local AI community support.
2. National, regional, and local government and industry support.
3. Accessibility, attractiveness, and desirability of proposed site.
4. Appropriateness of proposed dates.
5. Adequacy of conference and exhibit facilities for anticipated number
of registrants (currently 7500-10000 for North America; 2000-3000
or more elsewhere, depending on the location).
6. Adequacy of residence accommodations and food services in a range of
price categories.
7. Adequacy of budget projections.
Prospective hosts should request a detailed list of site information
required and a set of budget categories as soon as possible. Initial
draft proposals should be submitted by 15 April 1987; final proposals
must be distributed to the Executive Committee by 15 July 1987.
Direct requests for proposal information to the IJCAII Secretary-Treasurer:
Dr. Donald E. Walker (IJCAII)
Bell Communications Research
435 South Street, MRE 2A379
Morristown, NJ 07960-1961, USA
+1 201 829-4312
telex: 275209 BELL UR
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