ICNN&B'98: Second Call for Papers

[Yu Xiang]

Final Announcement and Call for Papers

1998 International Conference on Neural Network and Brain (NN&B'98)
     
     October 27-30,1998
       Beijing, China 

Http://www.cie-china.org


Sponsored by:
   China Neural Networks Council

Co-sponsored by:
   IEEE NNC
   IEEE Beijing Section
   IEEE NNC Beijing RIG
   INNS-SIG

Supported by:
   National Natural Science Foundation of China


                   CALL FOR PAPERS
Over the past decade or so, neural networks have emerged 
as a research area with active involvement by researchers 
from a number of different disciplines, including cognitive 
science, computer science, engineering, mathematics, 
neurobiology, physics, and statistics. The theme for the 
International Conference on Neural Network and Brain (NN&B'98) 
is to provide a chance for interdisciplinary collaboration and 
exchange of ideas which will lead us to address research issue 
in this area from different perspectives, and to promote its 
application to industries. This conference is intended to bring 
together researchers from different disciplines to review  the 
current status of neural networks and understand higher brain 
functions. Submissions of papers related, but not limited, to 
the topics listed below are invited.  

                       General Topics
Adaptive Filtering
Architectures
Associative Memory
Brain Functions
Cognitive Science
Cellular Neural Networks
Computational Intelligence
Data Analysis
Fuzzy Neural Systems
Genetic and Annealing Algorithms
Hybrid Systems
Image Signal Processing
Industrial Automation
Intelligent Control and Robotics
Learning and Memory
Machine Vision
Model Identification
Motion Analysis 
Motion Vision
Neurobiology
Neurocognition
Neural Modeling                                  
Neurosensors and Wavelets
Neurodynamics and Chaos
Optimization
Parameter Estimation
Pattern Recognition and signal Processing
Prediction
Sensation and Perception
Sensorimotor Systems
Speech, Hearing,and Language 
Supervised/Unsupervised Learning
System Identification
Time Series Analysis

                       Implementations
Hardware Implementation 
Optical Implementation
Parallel and Distributed Computing Environment 
Simulation

                       Applications Areas
Business, Chemical Engineering,  Communications, Economics 
and Finance,Industry, Manufacture, Medical, OCR,etc.

                           Submission
Authors are invited to submit 3 copies of detail synopsis of about 
1000 words written in English. A cover sheet with author's title, 
name, affiliation, telephone and fax numbers, mailing address and 
e-mail.

                Synopsis and manuscript should be sent to:
Mr. Yu Xiang
Center for Information Science
Peking University
Beijing 100871
P. R. China
Tel: 86-10-6275 1937  
Fax: 86-10-6275 5654
E-mail: yx at cis.pku.edu.cn

                          Important Dates
Submission of  synopsis         March 31,1998
Notification of  acceptance       April 30, 1998
Submission of photo-ready accepted paper  June 30,1998

                       GENERAL INFORMATION
  Conference Language
The official language is English. No simultaneous translation is 
available.

   Conference Schedule
October 27     Registration
October 28-30  Parallel sessions
October 31   One-day excursion to The Great Wall 
  and Ming Tombs (tickets may be purchased at 
              US$35)                
                                   Venue
The conference will be held at the Media Center, located at Fuxing 
Road, Beijing China, which is approximately 3km west to the Tiananmen 
Square. 

                                Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved for the NN&B*98 Participants at 
the Media Center, which is an attractive and modern hotel.
Single occupancy :          US$40 per day
Double occupancy(2 beds) :   US$56 per day

                                  Registration
Registration fee covers admission to the conference, reception, 
refreshments and a copy of the proceedings.
               Registration Fee
   by September 10,1998   after September 10,1998     
Regular    US$360             US$395
Student    US$275             US$325
In case of Cancellation, a fee of US$50 will be deducted from the 
refund. Cancellations should be made in writing to the NN&B*98 
Secretariat by Oct.15, 1998. No cancellation will be allowed after 
Oct.15,1998. But a copy of the conference proceedings will be mailed to.

                                 On Site Registration
The registration desk at the Media Center will be open during the 
following hours for  on-site registration:
October 27,1998   8:30-23:00
October 28,1998   7:30-9:00AM
 
                               Banquet 
There will be a banquet at 18:30 on October 30,1998. Tickets are  
available at a cost of US$30.

                               Method of Payment
All payments including registration, accommodation and tours should 
be made in US Dollars by Bank transfer to:
Account number: 71404625
Account name: Chinese Institute of Electronics
            Bank of China, Headquarters
            Fuchengmen Road, Beijing, China
Attn: Ms. Fang Min, NN&B*98 Secretariat
Your name and NN&B*98 must be stated on all your payments.
   
                             Weather
The temperature is around 10c during the day, and 2c at night in October.

                             Visas
All travelers to China must have a valid visa. Visas may be obtained 
from the Chinese Consulate in most major cities. Conference registrants 
will be mailed an official invitation letter upon the registration 
form received  to be used for visa application.

                      Companions' Program
A companions' program will be available during the conference.

                       Airport Transportation
On October 27,1998, the Conference staff will assist you at the Beijing 
airport in getting a taxi to the Media Center. Please provide your flight 
information in the registration form for this purpose. The taxi fare from 
the airport to the Media Center is approximately US$20. Please find the 
NN&B*98 sign at the arrival hall of the airport.

                        POST-CONFERENCE TOURS
Two post -conference tours will be offered to the conference attendees 
and accompanying persons.
Tour A:  November 1-8   
         Beijing-Xian-Guilin-Guangzhou (Hong
 Kong Exiting)
   US$ 998 per person for double occupancy
   US$ 1159 per person for single occupancy
Tour B:  November 1-8
       Beijing-Hongzhou-Shanghai-Suzhou-Guangzhou (Hong Kong Exiting) 
   US$ 989 per person for double occupancy
   US$ 1139 per person for single occupancy
Note: The above fees include accommodations, meals, transportation 
between cities in China, and airport transfer. The organizer reserves 
the right to cancel any tour or offer new prices if a minimum number 
of 10 persons not reached.
  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
About paper and program              
Mr. Yu Xiang 
Center for Information Science 
Peking University
Beijing 100871
China
Tel: 86-10-6275 1937  
Fax: 86-10-6275 5654
E-mail: yx at cis.pku.edu.cn

About registration
Ms. Min Fang
NN&B'98 Secretariat
P.O. Box 165, Beijing 100036, China
Tel.:(8610)6828 3463
Fax:(8610)6828 3458
E-mail: shaz at sun.ihep.ac.cn