NC'2000 Announcement and CfP
Klaus Weber
klweber at Math.TU-Cottbus.DE
Tue Jul 6 05:35:58 EDT 1999
ANNOUNCEMENT / CALL FOR PAPERS
Second International ICSC Symposium on
NEURAL COMPUTATION / NC'2000
To be held at the Technical University of Berlin, Germany
May 23-26, 2000
http://www.icsc.ab.ca/nc2000.htm
SYMPOSIUM CHAIR
Prof. Hans Heinrich Bothe
Oerebro University
Dept. of Technology Science
Fakultetsgatan 1
S - 70182 Oerebro, Sweden
Email: hans.bothe at ton.oru.se
Phone: +46-19-10-3786
Fax: +46-19-10-3463
and
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Department of Information Technology
Building 344
DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark
Email: hhb at it.dtu.dk
Phone: +45-4525-3632
Fax: +45-4588-0117
PUBLICATION CHAIR
Prof. Raul Rojas
Freie Universit=E4t Berlin
Institut Informatik / FB Mathematik
Takustrasse 9
D - 14195 Berlin / Germany
Email: rojas at inf.fu-berlin.de
Fax: +49-30-8387-5109
SYMPOSIUM ORGANIZER
ICSC International Computer Science Conventions
P.O. Box 657
CH-8055 Zurich / Switzerland
Phone: +41-878-888-150
Fax: +41-1-761-9627
Email: icsc at icsc.ch
WWW: http://www.icsc.ab.ca
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Igor Aleksander, Imperial College of Science & Technology, London, U.K.
Peter G. Anderson, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY, USA
Horst Bischof, Technical University Vienna, Austria
Ruediger W. Brause, J.W. Goethe-University, Frankfurt, Germany
Juan Lopez Coronado, Universidad Polotecnica de Cartagena, Spain
Ludwig Cromme, Brandenburgische Technische Universitaet Cottbus, Germany
Chris deSilva, University of Western Australia Crawley, Australia
Georg Dorffner, Austrian Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Vienna,
Austria
Kunihiko Fukushima, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, Japan
Wulfram Gerstner, EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland
Stan Gielen, University of Nijmegen, Netherlands
Marco Gori, University of Siena, Italy
Bruce Graham, University of Edinburgh, U.K.
Gunham Dundar, Bosporus University, Istanbul, Turkey
Chris J. Harris, University of Southampton, U.K.
Dorothea Heiss-Czedik, Technical University Vienna, Austria
Michael Heiss, Siemens Vienna, Austria
Lakhmi C. Jain, University of South Australia, The Levels, Australia
Nikola Kasabov, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Bart Kosko, University of Southern California, Los Angeles CA, USA
Rudolf Kruse, University of Magedburg, Germany
Fa-Long Luo, R&D Department, Redwood City, USA
G.Nicolas Marichal, University of La Laguna Tenerife, Spain
Giuseppe Martinelli, University of Rome 1, Italy
Fazel Naghdy, University of Wollongong, Australia
Sankar K. Pal, Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, India
M. Palaniswami, University of Melbourne, Australia
Yoh-Han Pao, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland OH, USA
Alexander V. Pavlov, Laboratory for Optical Fuzzy Systems, Russia
Witold Pedrycz, University of Alberta, Canada
Raul Rojas, Freie Universit=E4t Berlin, Germany
V. David Sanchez A., Falon, Inc., San Diego CA, USA
Bernd Schuermann, Siemens ZFE, Munich, Germany
J.S. Shawe-Taylor, Royal Holloway University of London, U.K.
Peter Sincak, Technical University of Kosice, Slovakia
Nigel Steele, Coventry University, U.K.
Rainer Stotzka, Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Germany
Piotr Szczepaniak, Technical University of Lodz, Poland
Csaba Szepesvari, University of Szeged, Hungary
Henning Tolle, Technische Hochschule Darmstadt, Germany
Shiro Usui, Toyohashi University of Technology, Toyohashi, Japan
Klaus Weber, Technical University of Cottbus, Germany
Andreas Weingessel, Technical University Vienna, Austria
Takeshi Yamakawa, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Fukuoka, Japan
Andreas Zell, Universitaet Tuebingen, Germany
Jacek M. Zurada, University of Louisville, K.Y., USA
(list incomplete)
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INTRODUCTION
The science of neural computation focusses on mathematical aspects to solve
complex practical problems, and it also seeks to help neurology, brain theory
and cognitive psychology in the understanding of the functioning of the nervous
system by means of computational models of neurons, neural nets and subcellular
processes. NC'2000 aims to become a major point of contact for research
scientists, engineers and practitioners throughout the world in the field of
Neural Computation. Participants will share the latest research, developments
and ideas in the wide arena of disciplines encompassed under the heading of
NC'2000 as a follow-up of the most successful NC'98 conference in Vienna,
Austria.
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TOPICS
Contributions are sought in areas based on the list below, which is indicative
only. Contributions from new applications areas are welcome.
COMPUTATIONAL NEURAL NETWORK MODELS
- Artificial neural network paradigms
- Knowledge representation
- Learing and generalization
- Probabilistic neural networks
- Information theoretic approaches
- Time-coded neural networks
- Pulse-coded neural networks
- Self-organization
- Cellular automata
- Hybrid systems (e.g. neuro-fuzzy, GA, evolutionary strategies)
- Chaos in neural networks
- Statistical and numerical aspects
NEUROPHYSIOLOGICALLY INSPRIED MODELS
- Neurophysiological foundations
- Spiking neuron models and neuron assemblies
- Models of brain centers and sensory pathways
- Sensormotor integration
- Sensation, Perception and Attention
- Spatio-temporal Orientation
- Reactive Behavior
SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE IMPLEMENTATIONS
- Simulation and Graphical Programming Tools
- Distributed Systems
- Neuro-chips, -controllers and -computers
- Analog and Digital Electronic Implementations
- Optic, Holographic Implementations
NEURAL NETWORK APPLICATIONS
- Pre-processing and Feature Extraction
- Sound, Speech and Image Processing
- Pattern Recognition and System Identification
- Computer Vision, Feature Binding and Image Understanding
- Autonomous Sensor Systems, Multivariate Sensor Fusion
- Robotics and Control
- Behavior based Exploration and Planning
- Power Systems
- Environmental Systems
- Decision Support Systems
- Medical Applications
- Operational Research and Logistics
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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
NC'2000 will include invited plenary talks, contributed sessions, invited
sessions, workhops and tutorials.
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INVITED SESSIONS
The organization of invited sessions is encouraged. Prospective organizers are
requested to send a session proposal (consisting of 4-5 invited papers, the
recommended session-chair and co-chair, as well as a short statement describing
the title and the purpose of the session to the Symposium Chairman or the
Symposium Organizer. Invited sessions should preferably start with a tutorial
paper. The registration fee of the session organizer will be waived, if at least
4 authors of invited papers register to the conference.
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POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Poster presentations are encouraged for people who wish to receive peer feedback
and practical examples of applied research are particularly welcome. Poster
sessions will allow the presentation and discussion of respective papers, which
will also be included in the conference proceedings.
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WORKSHOPS, TUTORIALS AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS
Proposals should be submitted as soon as possible to the Symposium Chairman or
the Symposium Organizer.
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SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
Prospective authors are requested to either send a draft paper or an extended
abstract for review by the International Program Committee. All papers must be
written in English, starting with a succinct statement of the problem, the
results achieved, their significance and a comparison with previous work.
Submissions must be received by October 31, 1999. Regular papers, as well as
poster presentations, tutorial papers and invited sessions are encouraged.
The abstract should also include:
- Title of conference (NC'2000)
- Type of paper (regular, poster, tutorial or invited)
v- Title of proposed paper
- Authors names, affiliations, addresses
- Name of author to contact for correspondence
- E-mail address and fax # of contact author
- Topics which best describe the paper (max. 5 keywords)
- Short CV of authors (recommended)
Contributions are welcome from those working in industry and having experience
in the topics of this conference as well as from academics. The conference
language is English.
It is strongly recommended to submit abstracts by electronic mail to
icsc at icsc.ch
or else by fax or mail (2 copies) to the following address:
ICSC Switzerland
P.O. Box 657
CH-8055 Zurich
Switzerland
Fax: +41-1-761-9627
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BEST PRESENTATION AWARDS
The best oral and poster presentations will be honored with best presentation
awards.
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PUBLICATIONS
Conference proceedings (including all accepted papers) will be published by ICSC
Academic Press and be available for the delegates at the symposium in printed
form or on CD-ROM.
Authors of a selected number of innovative papers will be invited to submit
extended manuscripts for publication in prestigious international journals.
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IMPORTANT DATES
- Submission Deadline: October 31, 1999
- Notification of Acceptance: December 31, 1999
- Delivery of full papers: February 15, 2000
- Tutorials and Workshops: May 23, 2000
- NC'2000 Symposium: May 24-26, 2000
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ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation at reasonable rates will be available at nearby hotels. Full
details will follow with the letters of acceptance.
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SOCIAL AND TOURIST ACTIVITIES
A social program will be organized and also be available for accompanying
persons.
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THE FASCINATING CITY OF BERLIN
The old and new capital of Germany is a mecca for scientists and cultural
enthusiasts, for day workers and night owls. Charming with its several opera
houses, concert halls, cabarets, and beer gardens, Berlin is full of spontaneous
cultural events or happenings. As an urban building site for the future, it is
at the same time a living contradiction and a casual place with relaxation areas
and large parks right in the city center. The fine nature, pine tree forests,
and '1001' lakes around the city supply Berlin with it's very specific
'sparkling air' in spring time. No other city in Germany has during the last 100
years played such a prominent role in history and in the imagination of the
people: social and industrial revolution, world war I and later manifestation of
the first German republic, the 'Golden Twenties', nazis dictatorship and world
war II, splitting by the Berlin Wall, 'economic miracle' in the west and
socialistic showpiece city in the east, '68 student and alternative lifestyle
movement in the west and peace movement in the east, and finally, the fall of
the Wall. Berlin tempts with its many research facilities, and it is Germany's
largest industrial city with headquarters or dependences of most major
vcompanies. At present, approximately 3.5 million inhabitants live in the
reunified city, among which more than 120.000 students, who study in three
universities and twelve colleges or schools of arts.
Berlin ist eine Reise wert.
Welcome!
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Fully updated information is available from
http://www.icsc.ab.ca/nc2000.htm
You may also contact
- ICSC International Computer Science Conventions
P.O. Box 657, CH-8055 Zurich, Switzerland
Email: icsc at icsc.ch
Phone: +41-878-888-150
Fax: +41-1-761-9627
or, for specific scientific requests, the symposium chairman.
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