Call for Papers IWANN'91
JOAN CABESTANY
cabestan at eel.upc.es
Mon Jun 10 10:05:46 EDT 1991
Dear Colleagues,
Please find here the second Call for Papers for IWANN'91.
Remember that the absolute limit date for work presentation is
June 20 th.
IWANN'91 will be held in GRANADA next September.
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INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP
ON
ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS
IWANN'91
Second Announcement
Granada, Spain
September 17-19, 1991
ORGANISED AND SPONSORED BY
Spanish Chapter of the Computer Society of IEEE,
AEIA (IEEE Computer Society Affiliate), and
Department of Electronic and Computer Technology.
University of Granada. Spain.
SCOPE
Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) were first developed as structural or
functional modelling systems of natural ones, featuring the ability to
perform problem-solving tasks. They can be thought as computing arrays
consisting of series of repetitive uniform processors (neuron-like elements)
placed on a grid. Learning is achieved by changing the interconnections
between these processing elements. Hence, these systems are also called
connectionist models.
ANN has become a subject of wide-spread interest: they offer an odd
scheme-based programming standpoint and exhibit higher computing speeds
than conventional von-Neumann architectures, thus easing or even enabling
handling complex task such as artificial vision, speech recognition,
information recovery in noisy environments or general pattern recognition.
In ANN systems, collective information management is achieved by
means of parallel operation of neuron-like elements, into which information
processing is distributed. It is intended to exploit this highly parallel
processing capability as far as possible in complex problem-solving tasks.
Cross-fertilization between the domains of artificial and real neural nets
is desirable. The more genuine problems of biological computation and
information processing in the nervous system still remain open and
contributions in this line are more than welcome. Methodology, theoretical
frames, structural and organizational principles in neuroscience, self-
organizing and co-operative processes and knowledge based descriptions of
neural tissue are relevant topics to bridge the gap between the artificial and
natural perspectives.
The workshop intends to serve as a meeting place for engineers and
scientists working in this area, so that present contacts and relationships can
be further increased. The workshop will comprise two complementary
activities:
. scientific and technical conferences, and
. scientific communications sessions.
TOPICS
The workshop is open to all aspects of artificial neural networks, including:
1. Neural network theories. Neural models.
2. Biological perspectives
3. Neural network architectures and algorithms.
4. Software developments and tools.
5. Hardware implementations
6. Applications.
LOCATION
Facultad de Ciencias
Campus Universitario de Fuentenueva
Universidad de Granada
18071 GRANADA. (SPAIN)
LANGUAGES
English and Spanish will be the official working languages. English is
preferable as the working language. Simultaneous translation will be
available. Simultaneous translation will be available.
CALL FOR PAPERS
The Programme Committee seeks original papers on the six above
mentioned areas. Survey papers on the various available approaches or
particular application domains are also sought.
In their submitted papers, authors should pay particular attention to
explaining the theoretical and technical choices involved, to make clear the
limitations encountered and to describe the current state of development of
their work.
INSTRUCTIONS TO AUTHORS
Three copies of submitted papers (not exceeding 8 pages in 21x29.7 cms
(DIN-A4), with 1,6 cm. left, right, top and bottom margins) should be
received by the Programme Chairman at the address below before June 20,
1991.
The headlines should be centred and include:
. the title of paper in capitals
. the name(s) of author(s)
. the address(es) of author(s), and
. a 10 line abstract.
Three blank lines should be left between each of the above items, and
four between the headlines and the body of the paper, written in English,
single-spaced and not exceeding the 8 pages limit.
All papers received will be refereed by the Programme Committee. The
Committee will communicate their decision to the authors on July 10.
Accepted papers will be published in the proceedings to be distributed to
workshop participants.
In addition to the paper, one sheet should be attached including the
following information:
. the title of the paper,
. the name(s) of author(s),
. a list of five keywords,
. a reference to which of the six topics the paper concerns, and
. postal address of one of the authors, with phone and fax numbers,
and E-mail (if available).
. presentation language
We intend to get in touch with various international publishers (such
as Springer-Verlag and Prentice-Hall) for the final version of the
proceedings.
PROGRAM AND ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
Organization Chairman: Alberto Prieto (Unv. Granada. Spain)
Programme Chairman: Jos Mira (UNED. Madrid. Spain)
Senen Barro Unv. de Santiago (E)
Francois Blayo Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (S)
Joan Cabestany Unv. Pltca. de Catalunya (E)
Marie Cottrell Unv. Paris I (F)
Jose Antonio Corrales Unv. Oviedo. (E)
Gerard Dreyfus ESPCI Paris (F)
Gregorio Fernandez Unv. Pltca. de Madrid (E)
J. Simoes da Fonseca Unv. de Lisboa (P)
Karl Goser Unv. Dortmund (G)
Jeanny Herault INPG Grenoble (F)
Jose Luis Huertas CNM- Universidad de Sevilla (E)
Simon Jones Unv. Nottingham (UK)
Chistian Jutten INPG Grenoble (F)
Antonio Lloris Unv. Granada (E)
Panos A. Ligomenides Unv. of Maryland (USA)
Javier Lopez Aligue Unv. de Extremadura. (E)
Federico Moran Unv. Complutense. Madrid (E)
Roberto Moreno Unv. Las Palmas Gran Canaria (E)
Franz Pichler Johannes Kepler Univ. (Aus)
Ulrich Rueckert Unv. Dortmund (G)
Francisco Sandoval Unv. de Malaga (E)
Carmen Torras Instituto de Ciberntica. CSIC. Barcelona (E)
V. Tryba Unv. Dortmund (G)
Elena Valderrama CNM- Unv. Autonoma de Barcelona (E)
Michel Weinfeld Ecole Polytechnique Paris (F)
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (Universidad de Granada)
Juan Julian Merelo
Julio Ortega
Francisco J. Pelayo
Begona del Pino
Alberto Prieto
ORGANIZING ENTITIES:
Spanish Chapter of the Computer Society of IEEE,
AEIA (IEEE Computer Society Affiliate), and
Department of Electronic and Computer Technology. University of Granada.
Spain.
SPONSORING ENTITIES:
Ayuntamiento de Granada (Dto. de Congresos)
Caja General
Universidad de Granada
SOME USEFUL INFORMATION
Granada is a beautiful city that lies to the south of Spain, in which the
mixture between Christian and Muslim culture reaches its architectural peak.
The Alhambra is the most magnificent European Muslim fortress and palace
conserved to-date, and Granada nights are known in all Spain for their
liveliness, due to the high proportion of students.
The river Genil gives rise to the Vega or Valley of Granada, where the
soil is fertile and bears the most varied crops. It has small farms and
beautiful villages, some as interesting as Santa Fe, where the voyage for the
discovery of America was negotiated. From Granada it takes only one hour
to get to the southernmost ski resort in Europe, Sierra Nevada, where
Winter sports can be enjoyed. A wide road leads right up to the Veleta
Peak, so that in Summer it can be reached by car. This road, at 3,428 m.
above sea level, is the highest in Europe. 65 Km. from the city of Granada
is Granada's Costa del Sol (so called Costa Tropical or Tropical Coast).
The University of Granada is the third most important in Spain. It has
40,000 students, which makes up one sixth of the whole population. This
is what gives the city a youthful and dynamic atmosphere, stimulating a
"living culture".
The weather during mid-September in Granada is warm, and
temperatures of 30 degrees Centigrade are not unusual. Temperatures can
lower during the night, so a pullover is advised. During the day, t-shirts or
light shirts and trousers are the most suitable clothes.
PRE AND POST WORKSHOP TOURS:
A-EXCURSION: September 16: Trip to Alpujarra, typical mountain
villages. Time: 9.00-20h. Price: 3500 ptas./per person (Includes Bus and
lunch).
B-EXCURSION: September 20: Trip to Costa del Sol, including Nerja
with its wonderful caves and the seaside resorts of Almunecar and
Salobre$a. Time: 9.00-20h. Price: 2000 ptas. (Includes Bus)
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:
September 16: Pre Workshop tour (A-Excursion)
September 17:
20:00 Reception at the Hospital Real (16th Century University Central
Services Building).
22:00 Night visit to the Alhambra.
September 18:
20:00 Reception at the "Palacio de los Cordova" (Albaic!n), given by the
Granada City Hall (Congress Dept.).
September 19:
21:00 Official dinner
September 20: Post Workshop tour (B-Excursion)
PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
September 17:
9:15 Opening session.
10:00-11:30 Lecture 1:Natural and Artificial Neural Nets; Prof. Dr. Roberto
MORENO (Universidad de las Palmas de Gran Canaria)
11:30-12:00 Coffee-break.
12:00-13:30 Session 1.
16:00-17:30 Session 2.
17:30-18:00 Coffee-break.
18:00-19:30 Session 3
September 18:
09:30-11:00 Lecture 2: Application and Implementation of Neural
Networks in Microelectronics; Prof. Dr. Ing. Karl GOSER
(Universitt Dortmund)
11:00-11:30 Coffee-break.
11:30-13:30 Session 4.
16:00-17:30 Session 5.
17:30-18:00 Coffee-break.
18:00-19:30 Session 6.
September 19:
09:00-11:00 Lecture 3: Cooperative Computing and Neural Networks; Prof.
Panos A. LIGOMENIDES (University of Maryland)
11:00-11:30 Coffee-break.
11:30-13:30 Session 7.
16:00-17:30 Session 8.
17:30-18:00 Coffee-break.
18:00-19:30 Session 9.
This form should be sent before July 25 to:
Viajes Internacional Expreso (V.I.E.); Galerias Preciados;
Carrera del Genil, s/n. 18005 GRANADA (Spain)
Tnos. (34) 58-22.44.95, (34) 58-22.75.86, (34) 58-224944; Telex: 78525
The following hotels are available with special fees for the Workshop
participants. The prices are per night and they include V.A.T.
and continental breakfast:
Hotel Cat. Single room Double room
______________________________________________________________
Condor *** 7700 10070 pts.
Eurobecquer ** 4630 5820
Tour A ........... 3.500 pts.
Tour B ........... 2.000 pts
Please tick the appropriate box. Reservations can be guaranteed before July
25th. A list of other hotels is enclosed (Please address directly to them).
Payment should be made in Spanish currency.
I enclose a bank cheque payable to: V.I.E.
INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS
(IWANN'91)
Granada, Spain, September 17-19, 1991
HOTEL BOOKING FORM
SURNAME ______________________________________
FIRST NAME _______________________________
ORGANIZATION _______________________________________________________________
ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________
CITY _____________________ POST CODE __________ COUNTRY______________________
TELEPHONE __________________ FAX _________________________
E-MAIL:_______________________
Accompanying person(s) ________________________________________________________
I want to reserve: _______ double room(s); ___________ single room(s)
Arrival date:__________ Time: __________
Departure date:_________ Time:_________
INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS
(IWANN'91)
Granada, Spain, September 17-19, 1991
REGISTRATION FORM
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FIRST NAME _______________________________
ORGANIZATION ________________________________________________________________
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TELEPHONE __________________ FAX _________________________
E-MAIL: _______________________
Fill in the appropriate box:
Fee Before June 25th After June 25th
___________________________________________________________________
Regular 33.000 35.000
IEEE,AEIA,ATI members 28.000 30.000
Scholarship 4.000 5.000
This form should be sent as soon as possible to:
Departamento de Electronica y Tecnologia de Computadores
Facultad de Ciencias
Universidad de Granada
18071 GRANADA (SPAIN)
In order to avoid delays, please fax the registration form,
together with a copy of the cheque or the bank transfer to:
FAX: 34-58-24.32.30 or 34-58-27.42.58
INSCRIPTION PAYMENTS:
Cheque payable to: IWANN'91 (16.142.512)
or alternatively transfer to:
IWANN'91 IWANN'91
account number: 16.142.512 account number: 007.01-450888
Caja Postal (Code: 2088-2037.1) or to Caja General
Camino de Ronda, 138 Camino de Ronda, 156
18003 GRANADA (SPAIN) 18003 GRANADA (SPAIN)
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