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Neuron Digest   Monday, 28 Dec 1992
                Volume 10 : Issue 25

Today's Topics:
     ANNES'93 CALL FOR PAPERS- New Zealand Intern Conf. on ANN & ES
                        Symposium on forecasting
                                ICANN '93


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Subject: ANNES'93 CALL FOR PAPERS- New Zealand Intern Conf. on ANN & ES
From:    [e-mail]
Organization: University of Otago
Date:    19 Nov 92 14:27:17 +1200

               FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS AND PARTICIPANTS

  The First New Zealand International Two-stream Conference
  on Artificial Neural Networks and Expert Systems- ANNES'93

                  November 24-26, 1993
        University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

LETTER from the President of the New Zealand Computer Society:

Dear Colleague,

It has been suggested by NZCS members and members of the Expert
Systems Interest Group that we should hold a conference on Expert
Systems in 1993. We are now glad to invite you to participate to The
First New Zealand International Two-stream Conference on Artificial
Neural Networks and Expert Systems ANNES'93. The aim of the conference
is to gather together scientists, industry and business
representatives in order to enrich their knowledge and technological
skills in developing knowledge based systems and their numerous
applications. I would recommend this conference to you and urge you to
attend.

Yours faithfully,
Philip Sallis

TOPICS OF INTEREST
* Artificial neural networks: models; architectures; algorithms; software
tools; hardware implementations; cognitive models of the brain and their
impact.
* Neural networks for problem solving: handling large experimental data
bases; speech-, image- and text processing; time-series prognosis;
control; diagnosis, etc.
* Fuzzy systems: methods; tools; software and hardware implementations;
fuzzy systems for problem solving.
* Expert systems: methods for representing inexact data and uncertain
knowledge; approximate reasoning; tools and systems; object-oriented
systems.
* Hybrid systems: integrating neural networks and AI-techniques;
integrating neural networks and fuzzy systems; extending existing
software tools with fuzzy reasoning and neural nets.
* Industrial applications of expert systems and neural networks:
manufacturing; process control; quality testing; etc.
* Business applications of neural networks and expert systems: Finance;
Economics; Marketing; Management; Banking; etc.
* Applications of neural networks and expert systems in Agriculture,
Environment protection, Medicine, Geographic information systems; and
other application areas.
* The impact of neural networks and expert systems to the future IT
development.

INVITED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Professor Takeshi Yamakawa, Department of Computer Science and
Control, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Chairman of the Fuzzy Logic
Systems Institute (Japan).

Professor V.Rao Vemuri, Department of Applied Science, University of
California, Davis (U.S.A.).

CALL FOR PAPERS
Papers must be received by April 30, 1993. They will be reviewed by
senior researchers in the field and the authors will be informed about
the decisions at the end of the review process by June 30, 1993. Final
versions of the accepted papers should be submitted by 30 July 1993. A
recommended size for a paper would be between 4 and 10 pages. All
accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings, which
will be available at the conference for distribution to all the regular
conference registrants. As the conference is a multi-disciplinary
meeting the papers are required to be comprehensible to a wider rather
than to a very specialised audience. Papers will be presented at the
conference either in an oral or in a poster session. Please submit three
(3) copies (one camera-ready original and two copies) of the paper
written in English on A4-format white paper with one inch margins on all
four sides, in one-column format, single-spaced, in Times or similar font
of 12 points, and printed on one side of the page only. Centred at the top
of the first page should be the complete title, author(s), mailing and e-
mailing addresses, following by an abstract, followed by the text.

TUTORIALS
During the first day of the conference the following 3-hour tutorials
will be organized:
1. The basics of artificial neural networks.
2. The basics of fuzzy systems. Fuzzy systems
applications.
3. Neural networks for problem solving.
4. Expert systems- tools and systems.
These aim at providing basic knowledge in the subject area. The tutorial
fee is not included in the conference fee. Tutorial materials will be
distributed among the participants.

EXHIBITION
Companies and university research laboratories are encouraged to
exhibit their developed or distributed software and hardware products.
There will be an additional fee of NZ$50 for exhibiting products at the
conference.

STUDENTS SESSION
A postgraduate session will be organised. Postgraduate students are
encouraged to submit papers to this session following the same formal
requirements for paper submission. The submitted papers will be
published in a separate brochure.

VIDEO TRACK
A video session will be organised which will allow participants to display
up to 15 minute films. These should ideally cover applications of expert
systems and neural networks to real problems in Commerce, Industry,
Medicine, Agriculture, Government, Education, etc.

SPONSORSHIP
The initial sponsor of the ANNES'93 conference is the New Zealand
Computer Society.

REGISTRATION
The registration fees to attend the conference are:
Full time students: NZ$ 75.00
Academics,company representatives: NZ$300.00
One tutorial: NZ$ 100.00
A single day registration: NZ$ 150.00
An exhibition fee: NZ$50.00
A discount of 20% applies for advance registration which must be posted
to the secretary before 30 July 1993.  A discount of NZ$50 applies to
participants who will present their accepted papers either in the oral or
in the poster session.

VENUE
The University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation has been booked at St Margaret's College located right on
the Campus and 10 minutes from downtown Dunedin. The college offers well
equipped facilities including library, sports hall, music hall and
computers with E-MAIL connection. Full board (NZ$50) is available during
the conference days as well as two days before or after the conference.
Accommodation will be also booked for a range of hotels in the city.

POSTCONFERENCE EVENTS
Following the conference, delegates may like to experience the delights
of Queenstown and Central Otago. A variety of options are available with
travel plans able to be coordinated by the Dunedin Visitors Centre
(telephone +(3)4743300, Octagon, Dunedin, New Zealand). Further
information will be provided in the second call for papers.

ANNES'93 CONFERENCE CONTACTS:

PROGRAM AND CONFERENCE CHAIR
Nikola Kasabov
Tel. +(3) 479 8319, Fax. +(3) 479 8311
email: [e-mail]
Department of Information Science, University of Otago, P.O.Box 56,
Dunedin, New Zealand
(Conference program, papers, proceedings, tutorials, reviewing, invited
talks)

CHAIR OF THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Martin Anderson
Tel. +(3) 479 8315, Fax. +(3) 479 8311
email: [e-mail]
Department of Information Science, University of Otago, P.O. Box 56,
Dunedin, New Zealand
(Sponsorship proposals, exhibition proposals, video track, business and
industry contacts)

POSTGRADUATE STUDENT SESSION
Ms. Kitty Ko
Tel. +(3) 479 8153, Fax. +(3) 479 8311, email: [e-mail]
Department of Information Science, University of Otago, P.O.Box 56,
Dunedin, New Zealand

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY:
Ms Gina Porteous
Tel.+(3) 479 8180, Fax. +(3) 479 8311, email:[e-mail]
Department of Information Science, University of Otago, P.O. Box 56,
Dunedin, New Zealand
(Registration and all enquiries).

DEADLINES
30 April 1993 Submission of papers.
30 June 1993 Notification of acceptance.
30 July 1993 Early registration; final papers.

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ANNES'93 - The First New Zealand International Two-stream Conference
on Artificial Neural Networks and Expert Systems,

24-26 November 1993, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

                         REPLY FORM

Please complete and send to the secretary:
Ms. Gina Porteous
Department of Information Science, University of Otago
P.O. Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand
Tel. +(3) 479 8180, Fax. +(3) 479 8311, email: [e-mail]


Name, First name:

University or company:

Mail address:

Fax:                    Phone:                 Email:

I intend to attend the conference:

I intend to submit a paper (If Yes, please give the provisional title):


Please send me the program when ready:

I intend to attend the tutorial(s):  1 ,2 ,3 ,4

I intend to exhibit a product (If Yes, please give details on a separate
sheet )

I intend to display a video film (Give details on a separate sheet please)

I intend to attend the postgraduate student session:
I intend to submit a paper to the postgraduate session (Please give the
provisional title):

Please send the ANNES'93 First Call for Papers and Participants  to the
colleagues of mine at the following addresses:




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Subject: Symposium on Forecasting
From:    Wilpen Gorr <[e-mail]>
Date:    Wed, 25 Nov 92 10:13:10 -0500

Dear Sir - Below I have appended a conference announcement and call
for papers.  Would you please post this item on the Neuron Digest?
Thanks very much. - Wil Gorr
CALL FOR PAPERS, SESSION ORGANIZERS, AND EXHIBITORS
13th International Symposium on Forecasting
June 10-12, 1993
Pittsburgh Hilton
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


The purpose of the Symposium is to unify the science and art of
forecasting by bringing together researchers and practitioners
from different disciplines, organizations, and countries.

The conference is sponsored by the International Institute of
Forecasters which publishes the International Journal of
Forecasting (North Holland Press) and a newsletter.

Plenary and featured speakers include Stuart Bretschneider
(Syracuse University), Robert G. Brown (Materials Management
Systems), Blanton Godfrey (Juran Institute), Robert Fildes (U of
Lancaster), Baruch Fischoff (Carnegie Mellon U), Richard Florida
(Carnegie Mellon U), Michael Lawrence (U of New South Wales),
Vijay Mahajan (U Texas at Austin), and Spyros Makridakis
(INSEAD).

Selected sessions and topics:

Methods:
     Bayesian Methods
     Combination Forecasting
     Econometric Forecasting
     Expert Systems
     Genetic Algorthims
     Judgmental Forecasting
     Kalman Filtering
     Multivariate Methods
     Nonlinear Forecasting
     Neural Networks
     Technological Forecasting
     Time Series Forecasting

Applications:
     Accounting and Finance
     Agriculture
     Demography
     Energy
     Economy
     Environment
     Global Economy
     Government
     Implementation
     Inventory Control
     Japanese Manufacturing Methods
     Marketing
     Network Manufacturing
     Production and Operations Management
     Strategic Planning
     Telecommunications
     Tourism

The conference includes keynote speeches; more than 50 sessions;
panel discussions on current issues in forecasting; pre-
conference workshop on forecasting (6/9/93); exhibits on
software, books and consulting services; welcoming reception;
spouse's tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water, and
Riverboat dinner cruise.  Registration fee for International
Institute of Forecasting Members is $275 prior to 4/15/93 and
$325 thereafter.  For nonmembers registration (which includes a
year membership in the IIF and four issues of the International
Journal of Forecasting) is $325 prior to 4/15/93 and $375
thereafter.

Pittsburgh attractions for evening or weekend entertainment
include the 34th Three Rivers Arts Festival, 1993 Mellon Jazz
Festival, and Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball.

The Organizing Committee invites you to organize a session and/or
present a paper on a forecasting topic.  Send abstracts of 100
words or less to Professor Wilpen L. Gorr, Heinz School, Carnegie
Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (WG0G@+ANDREW.CMU.EDU) or Professor
Anne B. Koehler, Decision Sciences, Miami University, Oxford, OH
45056 ([e-mail]) by 2/1/93.
Exhibitors of computer hardware and software, forecasting
services, books and journals, databases should contact Professor
John R. Snyder, College of Business, Colorado State University,
Fort Collins, CO 80523 (303), telephone [phone], FAX
[phone] ([e-mail]).


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Subject: ICANN '93
From:    Stichting Neurale Netwerken <[e-mail]>
Date:    Tue, 01 Dec 92 14:34:56 +0100

ICANN'93
AMSTERDAM, SEPTEMBER 13 TO 16 1993
FROM NEUROBIOLOGY TO REAL WORLD COMPUTING

ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS

- -------------------------------------------------

This message contains the following subjects:

1.  General information
2.  Scientific program
3.  Plenary talks
4.  Tutorials
5.  Technical exhibition
6.  Invited speakers
7.  Program Committee
8.  Social program
9.  The venue
10. Instructions for submission of manuscripts
11. Conference and tutorial registration
12. Addresses
13. Request for more information about ICANN'93

- ------------------------------------------------

1.  GENERAL INFORMATION

Neural networks is a field of research, which has enjoyed a rapid
expansion and great popularity in both the academic and industrial
research community. The field is motivated by the commonly held belief,
that applications in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics
will benefit from a good understanding of the neural information
processing properties that underlie human intelligence. ICANN'93 will
present an overview of research and applications, assessing the validity
of this belief.

Several subfields of research can be distinguished. The first main
activity is to extract computational principles from experimental
neurobiological findings, such as the information processing capability
of neurons, adaptation strategies and neural architectures. This activity
will appear as several sessions in the cluster PRINCIPLES FROM
NEUROBIOLOGY.

The above models are in their pure form not useful for applications. This
is mainly due to the very different properties of biological and
synthetic hardware, and the intended application may not be optimally
suited for the particular biological neural network model. The best way
to bridge the gap between neurobiology and applications is to design
abstract models of neural networks. These models should reflect the
essential computational properties of their neurobiological counterparts,
but at the same time be simple enough to allow theoretical insight in the
relation between their architecture, dynamics and functionality. The
cluster PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL THEORIES consists of the theoretical
analysis of abstract neural network models.

Higher order brain functions, such as language skills, scene
interpretation and reasoning, are at present poorly understood on the
level of neuron dynamics. The field of COGNITIVE CONNECTIONISM models
psychological findings in these fields in terms of networks whose units
should be rather interpreted as large populations of neurons, than as
single neurons.  This cluster presents several of the most popular themes
in this field.

Neural networks technology leads to practical methods that solve
practical problems in a wide area of industrial applications. The
clusters on ROBOTICS and APPLICATIONS contain sessions on various
sub-topics in these fields. In addition, several tutorials, plenaries and
invited talks will give an overview of succesful neural network
applications in industry and market developments. In the technical
exhibition, for which 25 industrial contributions are expected, a large
number of companies and university groups will demonstrate their latest
products and scientific achievements.

2.  SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

Papers can be submitted to:

PRINCIPLES FROM NEUROBIOLOGY
Sessions:
Dynamics of single neurons: Their information processing capabilities
Self-organization and unsupervised learning
Modelling the visual cortex: From neurons to perception
Visuo-motor interaction: From sensors to actuators
Associative memories in biology

PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL THEORIES
Sessions:
Learning and generalization
Attractor neural networks
Dynamical systems
Selforganizing networks
Stochastic learning in neural networks
Novel architectures and learning rules

COGNITIVE CONNECTIONISM
Sessions:
Integrating neuronic and symbolic representations
Psychological modeling
Natural language processing

ROBOTICS
Sessions:
Robot vision
Sensor fusion
Robot control

APPLICATIONS OF NEURAL NETWORKS
Sessions:
Pattern recognition
Speech recognition
Economic modeling and financial applications
Process control and industrial applications
Neural hardware
Parallel processing

Other sessions may be scheduled.

3.  PLENARY TALKS

Ad Aertsen (Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany)
   Dynamics of neural networks in the neo-cortex: Experimental
   observations and functional interpretations
Andrew Colin (City Bank London, United Kingdom)
   Neural networks for foreign exchange forecasting
Geoffrey Hinton (University of Toronto, Canada)
   Keeping neural networks simple
Haim Sompolinski (Hebrew University, Israel)
   Correlations, chaos and computation in large neural systems

4.  TUTORIALS

On Monday September 13, six 3 hour tutorials will be given. Registration
will be on a first-come, first-served basis. However, conference
participants will be given preference to non-participants to attend
tutorials.

MORNING SESSIONS:

Daniel Amit (Hebrew University, Israel)
   Hebbian reverberations in associative cortex: Experiment and realistic
   models
Stephen Grossberg (Boston University, USA)
   A neural architecture for Biological and Machine Vision
   A neural architecture for learning, attention and recognition
Francoise Fogelman-Soulie (Universite Paris Sud, France)
   Neural networks: From theory to applications

AFTERNOON SESSIONS:

Richard Miles (Pasteur Institute, France) and Roger Traub (IBM, USA)
   Structure and Function of the CA3 region of the Hippocampus
Micheal Jordan (MIT, USA)
   New Algorithms for supervised learning
Tom Schwartz (Schwartz Associates, USA)
   Opportunities utilizing neural networks and Hybrid systems

5.  TECHNICAL EXHIBITION

Companies and academics are encouraged to present the latest innovations
in neural networks, including electronic and optical neurocomputers,
neural network VLSI chips and development systems, neural network design
and simulation tools, software systems, and application demonstration
systems.  ICANN'93 is Europe's largest conference and trade show in which
to exhibit your products. Potential exhibitors should plan to sign up
early for exhibit booths since exhibit space is limited and is reserved
on a first-come, first-served basis. The exhibition will be opened during
the get-together party on Monday September 13. For further details
contact the ICANN'93 Secretariat (see address below).

6.  INVITED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Larry Abbott, Brandeis University, USA/Shun-Ichi Amari, Tokyo University,
JP/John Bridle, Dragon Systems, UK/Willem Epping, Shell Research, NL/Stan
Gielen, Nijmegen University, NL/Karl Goser, University of Dortmund, GE/
Frans Groen, University of Amsterdam, NL/Bert Kappen, Nijmegen
University, NL/Vicente Lopez Martinez, Autonoma of Madrid, SP/Thomas
Martinetz, Siemens Research, GE/Pietro Morasso, University of Genoa,
IT/Anton Nijholt, University of Twente, NL/Helge Ritter, Bielefeld
University, GE/Olaf Sporns, Rockefeller University, USA/Alexander Treves,
Oxford University, UK/Tim Watkin, Cambridge University, UK

7.  PROGRAM COMMITTEE:

Abbott (USA) Aertsen (Ger) Aleksander (UK) Almeida (P) Amari (J) Amit
(IL) Caianiello (IT) Colin (UK) Eckmiller (Ger) Epping (NL)
Fogelman-Soulie (F) Gielen (NL) Goser (Ger) Grossberg (USA) Hinton (CAN)
Johannesma (NL) Jordan (USA) Kappen (NL) Kawato (J) Koenderink (NL)
Kohonen (Fin) Lautrup (DK) Lopez Martinez (SP) Martinetz (Ger) Morasso
(IT) Nijholt (NL) von Seelen (Ger) Ritter (Ger) Schwartz (USA) Sporns
(USA) Sompolinsky (Isr) Strube (Ger) Taylor (UK) Toulouse (F) Treleaven
(UK) Treves (UK) Watkin (UK)

8.  SOCIAL PROGRAM

The social program, which will be included in the registration fee,
consists of a get-together party with the opening ceremony of the
ICANN'93 technical exhibition on Monday September 13; a buffet and
evening poster session on September 14; a reception sponsored by the City
of Amsterdam on Wednesday September 15.  Coffee breaks for the delegates
will be provided throughout the conference.  Several pre- and
post-conference tours and excursions can be arranged.  Please contact the
ICANN'93 secretariat.

9.  THE VENUE

Time and place
The conference will be held at the RAI Congress Centre Amsterdam,
Europaplein, 1078 CZ  Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Tutorials day is
September 13, the conference days are September 14 through 16.

Language
The language of the scientific programme and all printed material will be
English.

Amsterdam
Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands and founded in 1275, is a city with
a highly individual atmosphere, generated largely by its beautiful
canals, its sense of energy and purpose, its cultural treasures and its
opportunities for recreation and entertainment. No other European city
can rival its 7,000 historic buildings, dating from as far back as the
14th century. The well- known symmetrical rings of canals with over 1,100
bridges summon up visions of Holland's Golden Age. On the cultural front,
Amsterdam has 42 museums including the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum
and the Stedelijk (Municipal Museum). It is also the home of the world
famous Concert- gebouw Orchestra, the Dutch National Ballet and the Dutch
Opera.  And finally: Amsterdam has everything to offer for entertainment
and recreation!  Numerous theatres and cinemas, typical 'brown cafes' and
pubs, and a wide variety of good restaurants. Nightlife in Amsterdam is
concentrated at the Leidseplein, the Spui and Rembrandplein and on the
trendy Reguliersdwarsstraat, all continuing until the early hours of the
morning.

9.  INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF MANUSCRIPTS

COMPLETE PAPERS OF MAXIMALLY 4 PAGES INCLUDING AN ABSTRACT OF
APPROXIMATELY 100 WORDS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE ICANN'93 SECRETARIAT
BEFORE FEBRUARY 1 1993.

All papers must be written in English. Papers may be submitted in one of
the sessions indicated above. Authors will be notified whether their
contribution has been accepted for oral or poster presentation by April
1. Authors of oral presentations will be given the opportunity to extend
their contribution to maximally 6 pages. Because we expect a large number
of contributions, only a limited number of accepted posters will be
published as 4 page papers. The remaining posters will be published as
abstracts. Authors of accepted papers or abstracts are expected to submit
camera-ready copies before May 1. The Conference Proceedings will be
published as a book. In order to help the authors, the confrerence
organizers, and the publisher, we request that THE SUBMITTED MANUSCRIPTS
ALREADY FOLLOW THE FINAL LAYOUT.  Therefore, please observe carefully
these instructions:

1. The typing area is 16.7 x 25.8 cm (6.5 x 10 in.)
2. Do not use page numbers.
3. Use a font (also in tables and figures) large enough to withstand a
   reduction to 70 %.
   If possible use Roman font. Do not use a font smaller than 11 points.
4. The title should be written in capital letters 2 cm from the top of the first
   page followed by the authors' names and addresses and the abstract.
5. In the text, do not indent headings or captions.
6. Insert all tables, figures, and figure captions in the text at their final
   positions.
7. For references in the text, use numbers in square brackets.

Submit 2 copies of the manuscript. Fax or email submissions are not accep-
ted. With each submitted manuscript, indicate
- - the name of the principal author
- - the mail and email address, telephone and fax numbers
- - the session the manuscript is submitted to.

10. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Full registration includes attendance to all sessions, attendance to the
technical exhibition, the get-together party, city reception, coffee and
tea during sessions, and the proceedings. Full-time PhD or Master
students, may register at a reduced rate to all technical sessions.
Student registration does not include proceedings. Advance registration
is encouraged and will entitle early applicants to reduced fees. To
register please complete the enclosed registration form and return it to
the ICANN '93 Secretariat.

The registration fees are as follows:

                     Before February 1 1993            After February 1 1993
Industrial                  Dfl. 900                         Dfl. 1100
Academic                    Dfl. 700                         Dfl.  800
Student                     Dfl. 250                         Dfl.  300
1 day                       Dfl. 500                         Dfl.  500

Students must send a copy of their student ID card or a letter from their
supervisor together with the registration form. Academics must send a
statement from the head of their laboratory together with the
registration form.

11. TUTORIAL REGISTRATION

Tutorial registration to individual sessions will include lunch,
refreshments during the session, hand-outs of the tutorial and the
get-together party and opening of the technical exhibition. Conference
participants are given preference to non-participants to attend the
tutorials. Tutorial registration fees per session are as follows.

Industrial                  Dfl. 300
Academic                    Dfl. 200
Student                     Dfl. 100

Payments of fees
Payment of fees should be made in advance by one of the following means:
1.        Remittance to ICANN '93, Credit Lyonnais Nederland NV, Nijme-
          gen, account number 64.46.11.383, swift code CRLIJNL2RS, stating
          attendees name.
2.        Bankers's Draft forwarded together with the registration form. The
          Bankers's Draft should  be made out to ICANN '93 net of bankchar-
          ges (approximately Dfl. 25,- per transfer). Personal cheques can not
          not be accepted!!
3.        Holders of American Express, Visa, Diners Club or Master Card may
          use their credit card for charging all costs. Your card number and
          expiration date should be filled in on the registration form.

Please make sure to indicate ICANN '93 and participant's name on all
money transfers. All payments should be net of bankcharges. To those who
have completed the registration form with remittance of the appropriate
fees, a receipt will be sent. This receipt should be presented at the
registration desk at the conference centre, where you will pick up your
personal documents.  Your pre-registration will ensure quick and easy
handling in Amsterdam. Please note that payment must have been received
by us before the conference. If not, you have to pay at the conference.

Cancellation

Notification of cancellation must be sent in writing to Novep Conference
Organisers. Cancellations received before July 1 will receive a refund of
the conference fee, excluding the administration fee of Dfl. 100.
Cancellations received after July 1 will not receive a refund, but the
proceedings will be mailed.

Accommodation

Hotel accommodation can be reserved at reduced rates in the hotels
mentioned on the enclosed hotel booking form. This form should be sent
directly to RAI Hotel Service. In order to avoid disappointment, early
booking is advised. After August 1 1993, requests will be accepted but
hotel accomodation cannot be guaranteed. If the hotel requested is fully
booked, the RAI Hotel Service reserves the right to book you for a
similar hotel. Requests for extra booking forms and additional
information should be directed to the RAI Hotel Service.

Transportation to and from the Airport

The most convenient and quickest way to reach the Amsterdam Centre from
Schiphol Airport is by the regular 12-minute railway service. The
expensive alternative is taking a taxi. For information on hotel shuttle
busses please contact the KLM information desk in the arrival hall.
Directions to your hotel will be sent to you with the confirmation.

Liability
The Organising Committee cannot be held liable for any personal accident
or damage to the private property of participants.

12. ADDRESSES

Registration, Technical Exhibition and Submission of Manuscripts
ICANN'93 Secretariat, Novep Conference Organisers, P.O. box 74144
1070 BC  AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, telephone: [phone],
telefax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]

Hotelaccommodation
RAI Hotel Service, Europaplein, 1078 GZ  AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands,
telephone: [phone], telefax: [phone], telex: 13499 raico nl

Scientific Organization
Stan Gielen, Bert Kappen, Maaike Rengers, University of Nijmegen, Geert
Grooteplein Noord 21, 6525 EZ  NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, telefax:
31 80 541435, e-mail: [e-mail]


!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE OR CONTRIBUTING TO
ICANN'93 IN ANY OTHER WAY, PLEASE FILL IN THE FORM BELOW AND SEND IT TO:

ICANN'93 Secretariat, Novep Conference Organisers,
P.O. box 74144, 1070 BC AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands,
telefax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

A REGISTRATION FORM WILL BE SENT TO YOU

ICANN'93
September 13 - 16, 1993
Amsterdam, The Netherlands


Surname:  ...............................  Initials: ..........................

University/Company name: ......................................................

Dept.: ........................................................................

Address: ......................................................................

City: ...................................  Zip Code: ..........................

Country:.................................  Tel no.: ...........................

Fax no.: ................................  e-mail:  ...........................

Remarks: ......................................................................

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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