zj@lfcs.ed.ac.uk (Zhao Ji) (12/13/88)
CALL PAPERS AND PARTICIPATION ============================================================================== The Third Pan Pacific Computer Conference on Information Technology: Advancement, Productivity and International Cooperation August 16-19, 1989, Beijing, CHINA =============================================================================== Sponsored by: CCF (Chinese Computer Federation) CIE-CEAS (Computer Engineering and Application Society of Chinese Institute of Electronics) Co-sponsored by: IFIP (International Federation for Information Processing) NNSFC (National Natual Science Foundation of China) CICCST (China International Conference Center for Science and Technology) IPSJ (Information Processing Society of Japan) SCS (Singapore Computer Society) =============================================================================== INTRODUCTION The Third PPCC provides an international forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences by computer professionals and managers of the Pacific Basin countries and districts. The PPCC is organized every two years in the Pacific Basin. The past two conferences were held in Melbourne in 1985, and in Singapore in 1987. =============================================================================== TOPICS (but not limited to) * Computer Architecture and System Design * Communications and Networks * Office Automation * CAD/CAM, CIM * Management Information Systems * Database Systems * Software Engineering and Firmware Engineering * Artificial Intelligence * Computer Graphics * IT Management * Decision Support Systems * Computer Applications =============================================================================== TENTATIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE --------------------------------------------------------------- Morning Afternoon Evening --------------------------------------------------------------- AUG. 15: Registration Registration Aug. 16: Opening Session Conference Reception Aug. 17: Conference Conference Aug. 18: Conference Conference Banquet Aug. 19: Technical Visit Technical Visit =============================================================================== INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE Chairman: Chen Liwei, Beijing University, CHINA Members : Chen Bingcong, North China Institute of Computing Technology, CHINA Ding Diqing, State Economic Information Center, CHINA Herbert Halbrecht, Halbrecht Associates, Inc., USA Perce W. Harpham, Progeni Holding Ltd., NEW ZEALAND He Chengwu, East China Institute of Computing Technology, CHINA H. R. Hwa, University of Sydney, AUSTRALIA Shoichi Noguchi, Tohoku University, JAPAN Qian Shixiang, Beijing Aeronautics & Astronautics University, CHINA Sa Shixuan, People's University of China, CHINA Sun Qiangnan, Beijing Information Technology Institute, CHINA Sun Zhongxiu, Nanjing University, CHINA Tan Kok Phuang,National University of Singapore, SINGAPORE Tang Zesheng, Tsinghua University, CHINA Wang Huitong, North China Institute of Computing Technology, CHINA Xie Zhiliang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, CHINA Yang Fuqing, Beijing University, CHINA Yu Shiqi, Beijing Institute of Data Processing Technology, CHINA Zhong Cuihao, Institute of Software, Academia Sinica, CHINA Zhou Xiling, Beijing Information Technology Institute, CHINA =============================================================================== PAPER SUBMISSION Four copies of double-spaced manuscript in English of up to 5000 words should be submitted by January 15, 1989 to Professor CHEN Bingcong PPCC-3 Program Committee North China Institute of Computing Technology P.O. Box 619, Beijing, CHINA (Telex: 222630 NCI CN, Fax: +86 1 2018902 ) Papers should be clearly typed in A4 sheets. Each copy must have a title page containing the title of the paper, the names, affiliations and address of the authors. The principal author should provide his/her telephone, telex and fax numbers. (if available) ============================================================================== IMPORTANT DATES Paper due: January 15, 1989 Notification of Acceptance: March 5, 1989 Final version, camera-ready Copy due: May 5, 1989 Deadline for registration, reservation of hotel and post conference tour: May 31, 1989 Conference: August 16-19, 1989 ============================================================================== CONFERENCE VENUE: Beijing Science Hall (same campus with Friendship Hotel) ============================================================================== CONFERENCE WORKING LANGUAGE: English ============================================================================== CORRESPONDENCE Questions about paper submission and technical program, please contact: Ms. Xiao Lianhua PPCC-3 Secretariat c/o Institute of Software, Academia Sinica P.O. Box 8718, Beijing, CHINA (Telex: 222655 ISCAS CN ) Questions about hotel reservation, tour arrangement and payment, contact: Mr. Cao Yue PPCC-3 Secretariat China International Conference Center for Science and Technology Friendship Hotel, Beijing 100086, CHINA (Telex: 222337 ICCST CN, Fax: +86 1 898116) =============================================================================== REGISTRATION FEE Regular Fee: US$ 300 (350*) Student Fee: US$ 150 (175*) US$ 100 (125*) -- without Proceedings & Banquet Accompanying person: US$ 200 (230*) * After June 1, 1989 For delegate, the registration fee covers full particitation in the conference, admission to the Exhibition, reception, banquet, teabreaks and a copy of Proceedings. For accompanying person, the registration fee covers reception, banquet and 4-days accompanying persons' sightseeing program. =============================================================================== ACCOMMODATIONS Friendship Hotel, which is in the same campus with the conference venue. All rooms have a private bath, air control, color TV, and telephone. Single room: US$ 50 Double room: US$ 35/person =============================================================================== TOUR TO GREAT WALL AND MING TOMBS On Aug.20, a one-day tour are arranged, the cost is US$45 (lunch included) =============================================================================== POST CONFERENCE TOUR (7 DAYS ) Tour route and fare are as follows: Beijing-->Xi'an-->Guilin-->Guangzhou-->(exit to) Hong Kong Aug. 21 Beijing --> Xi'an by plane Aug. 22 Xi'an Aug. 23 Xi'an --> Guilin by plane Aug. 24 Guilin Aug. 25 Guilin -->Guangzhou by plane Aug. 26 Guangzhou Aug. 27 Exit to Hong Kong (arrive at Hong Kong in the afternoon) Fare: US$ 890/person (twin sharing), US$ 1100 (single occupancy) Notes: 1. Tour fare includes inter-city transportation, hotel and full meal in each city, and a ticket from Guangzhou to Hong Kong. 2. Tour may be canceled, if less than ten persons are gathered for it. 3. All arrangement will be guaranteed only for those whose tour fares are received before May 31, 1989 =============================================================================== ARRIVAL IN BEIJING Taxis are always available at the Capital Airport. To Friendship Hotel, it costs about RMB75 (US$20), which would be paid by yourself. ===============================================================================