[comp.ai.neural-nets] *** ECAI'92 *** CALL FOR PAPERS

paolo@ai-vie.uucp (paolo petta) (05/14/91)

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{\LARGE{\bf CALL FOR PAPERS}} \\ 
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{\Large{\bf 10th European Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ECAI 92)}} \\ 
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{\large August 3-7, 1992, Vienna, Austria} \\ 
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The European Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ECAI) is the European 
forum for scientific exchange and presentation of AI research. The 
aim of the conference is to cover all aspects of AI research and to 
bring together basic research and applied research. The Technical 
Programme will include paper presentations, invited talks, panels, workshops, 
and tutorials. The conference is designed to cover all subfields of 
AI, including non-symbolic methods.

ECAIs are held in alternate years and are organized by the European 
Coordinating Committee for Artificial Intelligence (ECCAI). 
The 10th ECAI in 1992 will be hosted by the Austrian Society for Artificial 
Intelligence (\"{O}GAI). The conference will take place at the Vienna 
University of Economics and Business Administration.

\cfphead{TOPICS OF INTEREST}

You are invited to submit an original research paper on any of the 
following subjects:
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\item Automated Reasoning 
\Small{(e.g. automatic programming, 
reasoning with uncertainty, theorem proving, constraint satisfaction, 
logic programming, search)}

\item Cognitive Modeling 
\Small{(e.g. models for human problem 
solving and information processing, memory models, computational theories 
in psychology)}

\item Connectionist and PDP Models for AI 
\Small{(e.g. connectionist 
architectures, connectionist learning, neural networks applications)}

\item Distributed AI and Multiagent Systems 
\Small{(e.g. distributed 
problem solving, distributed resource allocation, communication, cooperation)}

\item Enabling Technology and Systems 
\Small{(e.g. machine 
architectures, AI computer languages, tools for AI system development)}

\item Integrated Systems 
\Small{(e.g. integrating several 
AI components, embedded AI, integrating AI and conventional systems)}

\item Knowledge Representation 
\Small{(e.g. terminological 
knowledge, nonmonotonic logic, foundations of temporal, causal and 
spatial reasoning, abduction, common sense, complexity of reasoning)}

\item Machine Learning 
\Small{(e.g. inductive learning, knowledge 
intensive learning, discovery, concept formation)}

\item Natural Language 
\Small{(e.g. text generation and understanding, 
speech understanding, syntax, semantics, discourse, representation 
issues, NL system architecture)}

\item Philosophical Foundations 
\Small{(e.g. philosophy of 
mind, functionalism and AI, epistemological foundations)}

\item Planning, Scheduling, and Reasoning about Actions 
\Small{(e.g. 
temporal and causal reasoning for planning, task scheduling, plan 
recognition, resource allocation)}

\item Principles of AI Applications 
\Small{(e.g. generic applications, 
expert system design, tutoring systems, knowledge acquisition, case-based 
reasoning)}

\item Reasoning about Physical Systems 
\Small{(e.g. modeling, 
model-based simulation, qualitative reasoning, diagnosis, design, 
monitoring, applications of causal, temporal and spatial reasoning 
for engineering, scientific, medical, economic problems)}

\item Robotics 
\Small{(e.g. connecting perception to action, 
sensor-motor systems, kinematics, navigation, grasping)}

\item Social, Economic, Legal, and Artistic Implications 
\Small{(e.g. 
AI scenarios, ethical issues, legal issues and responsibility, AI 
and music)}

\item User Interfaces 
\Small{(e.g. intelligent graphical interfaces, 
natural language front ends, user models, knowledge-based information 
presentation, artificial reality)}

\item Verification, Validation \& Test of Knowledge-Based 
Systems 
\Small{(e.g. improving and securing consistency, completeness, 
reliability)}

\item Vision and Signal Understanding 
\Small{(e.g. vision and 
perception in biological and technical systems, sensor interpretation, 
intelligent signal interpretation)}

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\cfphead{SUBMISSION OF PAPERS}

Authors are requested to submit to the Programme Chairperson 5 copies 
of papers written in {\bf English} in hardcopy format (electronic 
and fax submissions will not be accepted). Submitted papers must be 
unpublished, original work and substantially different from papers 
currently under review. They must not be submitted elsewhere before 
notification date. This restriction does not apply to workshops and 
similar specialized presentations with a limited audience.

Papers can be either {\bf long papers} (completed research: maximum 5000 
words / 10 single-spaced pages) or {\bf short papers} 
(ongoing research: maximum 2000 words / 4 pages). Each 
full page of figures counts as 500 words. Each
paper should contain an {\bf abstract} (maximum 200 words). A separate {\bf title 
page} should include the title, the name(s) of the author(s), 
complete address(es), the specification of one of the above {\bf topics},
and the {\bf category} long or short. Papers should be printed 
on A4 or 8.5``$\times$11`` sized paper in letter quality print, with 12 point 
type (10 chars/inch on typewriter).
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Work described in an accepted paper may also be illustrated with a 
videotape or a demo. Special sessions will be scheduled for video 
presentations and demos. Authors wishing to show a videotape or a 
demo should specify the duration and the requirements of the videotape/demo 
when submitting their paper for review.

\cfphead{TIMETABLE}

Papers must be received by the Programme Chairperson before {\bf January 
17, 1992}. Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection 
by {\bf April 1, 1992}. Final camera-ready papers must be received 
by {\bf May 15, 1992}.

\cfphead{WORKSHOPS}

Workshops are welcome at ECAI 92. They will give participants the 
opportunity to discuss specific technical topics in a small, informal 
environment, which encourages interaction and exchange of ideas. Workshop 
proposals should be sent to the Programme Chairperson as soon as possible, 
but not later than {\bf January 17, 1992}. Workshop proposals 
should contain a brief description of the workshop and the technical 
issues addressed, a preliminary schedule, and the names and addresses 
(postal, phone, fax, e-mail) of the Organizing Committee of the workshop. 
The proposals will be reviewed and the organizers will be notified 
not later than February 28, 1992. The organizers are responsible for 
producing a call for participation, for reviewing requests to participate 
and for scheduling the workshop activities within the constraints set by
the conference organizers. Workshops will be scheduled 
outside the main technical programme.

\cfphead{ECAI PRIZE}

A prize for the best paper as determined by the Programme Committee
will be awarded; the Digital Equipment Prize will also be awarded at
ECAI\ 92.

\cfphead{PROGRAMME CHAIRPERSON}

Papers, workshop proposals and all inquiries regarding the programme 
should be sent to the Programme Chairperson:
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  \>Prof. Bernd Neumann    \\
  \>FB Informatik          \\
  \>University of Hamburg  \\
  \>Bodenstedtstr.16       \\
  \>D-W-2000 Hamburg 50    \\
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\cfphead{PROGRAMME COMMITTEE}
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\item Luigia Carlucci Aiello, Italy
\item Giuseppe Attardi, Italy
\item Wolfgang Bibel, Germany
\item Mike Brady, United Kingdom
\item Ivan Bratko, Yugoslavia
\item Alan R. Bundy, United Kingdom
\item Stephan Busemann, Germany
\item Rolf Eckmiller, Germany
\item Jan-Olof Eklundh, Sweden
\item Boi Faltings, Switzerland
\item Olivier Faugeras, France
\item Fran\c{c}oise Fogelman-Soulie, France
\item Christian Freksa, Germany
\item Peter G\"{a}rdenfors, Sweden
\item Volker Haarslev, Germany
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\item Eva Haji\v{c}ova, Czechoslovakia
\item Werner Horn, Austria
\item Gerard Kempen, The Netherlands
\item Dietrich Koch, Germany
\item Yves Kodratoff, France
\item Jan Koenderink, The Netherlands
\item Jean-Pierre Laurent, France
\item Maurizio Lenzerini, Italy
\item Ramon L\'{o}pez de M\`{a}ntaras, Spain
\item David Makinson, France
\item Robert Milne, United Kingdom
\item Katharina Morik, Germany
\item Bernhard Nebel, Germany
\item Wolfgang Nejdl, Austria
\item Erkki Oja, Finland 
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\item Eug\'{e}nio Oliveira, Portugal
\item Domenico Parisi, Italy
\item Radoslav Pavlov, Bulgaria
\item Henri Prade, France
\item Peter Raulefs, USA 
\item Graeme D. Ritchie, United Kingdom
\item Lorenza Saitta, Italy
\item Erik Sandewall, Sweden
\item Aaron Sloman, United Kingdom
\item Karen Sparck-Jones, United Kingdom
\item Sam Steel, United Kingdom
\item Luc Steels, Belgium
\item Pietro Torasso, Italy
\item Robert Trappl, Austria
\item Enn Tyugu, USSR
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\cfphead{OTHER ACTIVITIES AND INQUIRIES}

ECAI\ 92 will present a set of tutorials which will focus both on AI 
topics from the practical perspective and on topics about emerging 
AI technologies. All inquiries regarding tutorials should be directed 
to the Tutorial Chairperson, Werner Horn, Austrian Research Institute
for Artificial Intelligence, Schottengasse 3, A-1010 Vienna, Austria
{\small (tel: +43-1-53532810, fax: +43-1-630652, 
email: werner\%ai-vie.uucp@relay.eu.net)}.

For inquiries about registration (scientific programme and tutorials), 
accommodation and other local arrangements you should contact the 
ECAI\ 92 Conference Office, ADV, Trattnerhof 2, A-1010 Vienna, Austria
{\small (tel: +43-1-5330913-74, fax: +43-1-5330913-77, 
telex: 75311178\ adv\ a)}.

All inquiries regarding other activities should be directed to the 
Local Arrangements Chairperson, Johannes Retti, Siemens AG, Abt.EK4,
G\"{o}llnergasse 15, A-1030 Vienna, Austria
{\small (tel: +43-1-71711-5030, fax: +43-1-71711-5120, 
email: retti\%siewien.uucp@relay.eu.net)}.

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paolo petta,                     paolo@ai-vie.uucp (..mcsun!tuvie!ai-vie!paolo)
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