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Newsgroups: comp.robotics Path: sparky!uunet!munnari.oz.au!newsroom.utas.edu.au!probitas!vamplew From: vamplew@probitas.cs.utas.edu.au (Peter Vamplew) Subject: AI'92 Australian Joint Conference on AI Registration Brochure Message-ID: <vamplew.716169923@probitas> Sender: news@newsroom.utas.edu.au Organization: University of Tasmania, Australia. Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1992 00:05:23 GMT Lines: 538 AI'92 Artificial Intelligence:Applications in Australia 1992 Australian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence Wrest Point Convention Centre, Hobart, Tasmania 16 - 18th November, 1992 INVITATION I extend a warm invitation for you to attend the 5th Australian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence to be hosted by the University of Tasmania. The Conference is to be held at the Wrest Point Hotel Convention Centre which has been chosen for its excellent conference facilities and splendid outlook over the River Derwent. These combine to offer a relaxing environment for informal socialising and technical discussion amongst delegates. The conference will cover practical and research themes and is intended to encourage the mixing of practitioners and researchers in the artificial intelligence community. To promote this the conference has been divided into two streams, one consisting of formal papers and the other for informal poster sessions. A special technology transfer session, sponsored by DITAC, will offer delegates insights into state-of-the-art commercial applications within Australia. The highlight of the social programme will be the gala dinner featuring entertainment from Greg Champion, of the Coodabeen Champions radio show. AI'92 is conducted under the auspices of the Australian Computer Society's National Committee for Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems. As well as being Australia's National Conference for artificial intelligence, the Australian Joint Conference has traditionally attracted interest from overseas, especially the Pacific Region. Phil Collier Chair of the Organising Committee SOCIAL PROGRAMME Sunday 15 November 6:00pm - 8:00pm Welcome cocktail party at Wrest Point Convention Centre foyer. Monday 16 November Own arrangements in the evening. Advice on suggested restaurants will be available at the registration desk with menu selections. Tuesday 17 November commencing 7:00pm Boat transfer from Wrest Point to the Taste of Tasmania gala dinner at Mures Restaurant, Victoria Dock, including guest performer, Greg Champion. Morning teas and afternoon teas will be served each day. Lunches will be available from 12:30pm each day and are included in the registration. TECHNICAL PROGRAMME Monday 16 November 9:00am-10:30am Opening and Keynote Dr Scott Fahlman, Carnegie Mellon University, USA, Topic: Some Thoughts on the Future of AI and Neural Networks. Drawing upon his 20+ years of experience in AI and neural net research, Scott will discuss some of the Big Questions facing AI: What have we really accomplished, what are we faking, and where do we still need fundamental breakthroughs? Where do we go from here? How much would the scientific quest benefit from more formalism? More commercialisation? Faster hardware? Where do neural nets fit into the picture? 11:00am-12:30pm Papers Expert Systems, Uncertainty, Theory. 1:30pm-2:00pm A light-hearted look at stress relief. 2:00pm-3:00pm Keynote Address Dr Michael Georgeff, Institute Director, Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute. Michael will discuss the commercial use of AI technology in Australia and describe some of the innovative projects being undertaken by the Institute. 3:30pm-5:30pm Papers Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Scheduling. Tuesday 17 November 9:00am-10:30am Papers Expert Systems, Vision, Machine Learning. 11:00am-12:30pm Papers Neural Networks, Knowledge Acquisition, Theory. 1:30pm-2:00pm Informal discussion with authors of posters 2:00pm-3:30pm Presentations by AI-vendor companies Several small companies which deliver Australian made AI products have been invited to talk about successful projects. 3:30pm-4:30pm Informal discussion with authors of posters 4:30pm-5:30pm Presentations by AI-vendor companies A forum for discussion with the presenters. Wednesday 18 November 9:00am-10:30am Papers Expert Systems, Vision, Natural Language. 11:00am-12:30pm Papers Knowledge Acquisition, Distributed AI, Theory. 1:30pm-2:00pm Slides of some ideas for an adventure holiday in Tasmania. 2:00pm-3:00pm Papers Hybrid Systems, Robotics. 3:00pm-3:15pm Conference Close TUTORIAL PROGRAMME Prolog Programming for Artificial Intelligence with Leon Sterling Wednesday 18 November 2:00pm-6:00pm Synopsis This tutorial is aimed at programmers and knowledge engineers who want to improve their Prolog programming skills, and/or who wish to write programs that are easier to develop and maintain. The method of stepwise enhancement will be discussed and will be demonstrated in the context of an explanation shell for expert systems. Some familiarity with logic programming is assumed. About the tutor Leon Sterling is Associate Professor of Computer Engineering and Science at Case Western Reserve University. He received a BSc(Hons) degree in Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Melbourne and a PhD in Mathematics from the Australian National University. He has been a Research fellow in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel. His research interests lie primarily in logic programming and artificial intelligence. He is an acknowledged expert in the teaching of Prolog, and its use in applications. He is co-author of the leading Prolog textbook The Art of Prolog, editor of The Practice of Prolog, a collection of Prolog applications, and has given tutorials at AAAI, IJCAI and Logic Programming conferences. He is currently on sabbatical at Monash University and the Collaborative Information Technology Research Institute at the University of Melbourne. Building Maintainable Expert Systems with John Debenham Wednesday 18 November , 2:00pm-6:00pm Synopsis A rigorous design methodology for expert systems will be presented. Key features of this methodology are - it is platform independent and is based on the construction of a model; - it employs a powerful and simple notation; - it actually derives a good, maintainable model; - it is compatible with conventional database design methodologies, and - it is supported by a software tool. The methodology has been devised in a major joint research project between the University of Technology, Sydney and the CSIRO Division of Information Technology. It has been used in industry, and has been validated. The tutorial will focus on recent developments in this project in particular - a new, uniform approach to modelling data, information and knowledge, and - new work on constraints for knowledge. A generous set of notes will be provided to each participant. About the tutor John Debenham has a joint appointment with the University of Technology, Sydney and the CSIRO. Division of Information Technology. At the University of Technology, Sydney, John is Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Key Centre for Advanced Computing Sciences. At the Division of Information Technology he is a Visiting Scientist. He graduated in mathematics from Trinity College Dublin before moving to the University of Sydney to complete a PhD in Mechanised Reasoning. Professor Debenham is widely known in Australia for his publications and conference papers on the design of expert, knowledge-based systems. Much of his early work is reported in the monograph on Knowledge Systems Design which was published by Prentice Hall early in 1989. His recent research work has involved both the development of a unified approach to modelling data, information and knowledge, and the development of families of constraints for knowledge. Professor Debenham has worked extensively with industry. He has provided consulting services to large corporations and government bodies on the introduction of knowledge processing. At the CSIRO's Division of Information Technology he is involved in a major project on the construction of a software tool for building knowledge bases; this tool is called The Knowledge Analyst's Assistant. GENERAL INFORMATION Accreditation The Australian Computer Society has accredited the AI'92 programme with 16 Practicing Computer Professional (PCP) points. The programme has also been designed to meet the requirements for a "structured training programme" as provided under the Training Guarantee (Administration) Act 1990. Supporting documentation is available to employers. The tutorials have been accredited with 4 PCP points. Conference Registration There are several options for registration at the conference. Full registration includes entry to all sessions, conference proceedings in a satchel, morning and afternoon teas, lunches, cocktail party and gala dinner.Student registration is available to full-time students at tertiary institutions. It includes entry to all sessions, conference proceedings in a satchel, morning and afternoon teas, and lunches. Student registration does not include the cocktail party and gala dinner. For student registration we require certification of full-time student status, signed by a faculty member.Day registration includes entry to all sessions, morning and afternoon teas and lunch on one day. Accommodation Mures Convention Management has booked a range of accommodation in Hobart, including the conference venue, at conference discount rates. Full details are contained in this brochure. Confirmation of Booking Registration forms and fees will be acknowledged and accommodation bookings confirmed, as they are received. Please check the confirmation letter and advise of any changes immediately. Cancellation Policy Cancellation must be notified in writing to the conference secretariat. Cancellations received before 1 October will not incur a cancellation fee. Cancellations received before 9 November will incur a $50 cancellation fee. There will be no refund for cancellation advice received after 10 November. Registration and Information Desk The Registration desk will be located in the Foyer of the Convention Centre and will be open on Sunday 15 November from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. It will also be open on Monday 16 November from 8:00am to 6:00pm and daily thereafter from 8:30am till 6:00pm. Accompanying Persons/Partners Tour Details of day tours to be held during the conference will be available at the registration desk. Climate Unlike the rest of Australia, Tasmania has four distinct seasons and the climate is temperate. On average the days should be mild and the evenings cooler. For outings it is a good idea to have a light raincoat just in case! The average temperature range in November is 9 to 19 degrees C. A Voyage to the South Land On 14 August 1642, Abel Janszoon Tasman was sent from Batavia to lead an expedition of two vessels, the Heemskerck and the Zeehaen, to investigate the extent of the land thought to exist between New Guinea and the Western Coast of Australia. His aim was to find a southern route from Java to Chile to enable Company ships to trade along the Pacific Coast of South America.Tasman found the extreme southern latitudes too hostile and on 24 November 1642, he sighted land - the West Coast of Tasmania. This mountainous land was the first Tasman had sighted in the Southern Seas and according to the charts was not known to any European nation. Tasman named it Van Diemen's Land in honour of Anthony Van Diemen, Governor General of the East India Company.To commemorate the landing by Tasman and his party at Tasman Bay, Forestier Peninsula in 1642, a commemorative medallion has been struck and each delegate will receive one with the compliments of the Organising Committee and with assistance from the Tasmanian Branch of the ACS. Australian XI vs. West Indies An international cricket match will be held in Hobart from 14-17 November. The first two days of this are during the weekend before the conference. Mures Convention Management will be able to assist with tickets if required. ACCOMMODATION Wrest Point Wrest Point is situated on the banks of the River Derwent. The hotel has first class facilities, three restaurants, entertainment, casino, several bars, tennis courts, swimming pool and spa. River Single/Double/Twin $90.00 Garden Single/Double/Twin $85.00 Tower Single/Double $145.00 Blue Hills Motel Comfortable self contained serviced apartments, with separate bedroom and fully equipped kitchens. Only 1km from the city and 2km from the Conference venue. Single/Double $65.00 Beach House Hotel Located in Lower Sandy Bay, the hotel is approximately 2km from Wrest Point. All rooms have en-suite facilities, colour TV and counter meals available seven days a week. The tariff includes breakfast. Single $42.00 Double $58.00 Tantallon Lodge Set in Historic Battery Point in quiet pleasant surroundings, all suites are tastefully decorated in colonial style and are equipped with private facilities. The situation is ideally located, being only ten minutes walk from the city and a very pleasant walk to the Convention venue. Single $65.00 Double $85.00 Grosvenor Court Ideally located within 1km of Wrest Point Casino and 2km of the City Centre, all apartments are completely self contained and pleasantly situated in quiet garden surroundings. Large family units are available. Single $89.00 Extra person $16.00 Colville Cottage Colonial accommodation in the heart of historic Battery Point, this elegant Victorian house is set in fragrant gardens. Tastefully furnished in period style with private facilities and generous cooked breakfasts. 2.5km from the Conference venue. Single $65.00 Twin $85.00 Sandy Bay Motor Inn Situated 150m from Wrest Point Casino, this motel has recently been refurbished and features private facilities in all rooms. A spa and sauna are also available. Single $69.00 Double $79.00 Telegraph Hotel A budget style hotel situated on Hobart's waterfront only moments from town and the conference venue. Shared facilities. Single $30.00 Double/Twin $40.00 Freemasons Hotel Self contained accomodation within a hotel environment. A very short walk to the city centre and only five minutes from the conference venue. Single $35.00 Double $45.00 Triple $55.00 AUSTRALIAN AIRLINES Australian Airlines has been appointed official domestic carrier. In recognition of the airline's valuable contribution to the conference, it is important that you support this appointment by flying Australian Airlines whenever air travel is required.Special airfares have been allocated for this conference. Seats at this rate are limited and early booking is advised. Examples of the air-fare component (subject to change without notice) are Melbourne to Hobart return $281.00 Sydney to Hobart return $385.00 Adelaide to Hobart return $435.00 Seats at this rate are limited and we recommend that you book early. For further information regarding flights and details of special airfares available to you as conference delegates, please contact your nearest Australian Airlines Department or Mures Travel on (002) 31 1744. These prices were correct at the time of printing but may be subject to change without notice. Please quote this code with booking: KCVDS0AC. Registration and Inquiries All registrations and inquiries to be directed to the Conference Secretariat. Delegates are asked to complete the enclosed Registration Form and forward together with payment for fees and accommodation deposit to AI'92 Conference Mures Convention Management Victoria Dock Hobart Tasmania 7000 Telephone (002) 31 2121 or 31 3392 Fax (002) 34 4464 Cheques should be made payable to AI'92. Credit card facilities are available. The organising committee wishes to thank the following sponsors without which the conference could not have been held: CONFERENCE SPONSORS Department of Industry Trade and Commerce Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Information Technology Focus Technologies Computer Power Group Pasminco Metals - EZ Australian Newsprint Mills Australian Computer Society AISIG (VIC) Australian Airlines University of Tasmania, Department of Computer Science University of Tasmania, Department of Applied Computing and Mathematics Tasmanian Branch of the Australian Computer Society Inc. ----------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- REGISTRATION FORM FOR AI'92 Artificial Intelligence: Applications in Australia, 16-18 November 1992 Title and full name: Preferred name on label: Organisation: Address: Postcode: Phone: business home fax Electronic mail: REGISTRATION FEES Early registration (paid by 30/9/92) $420.00 Late registration (paid after 30/9/92) $480.00 Daily registration $200.00 Student registration (attach certification) $180.00 Accomodation deposit $70.00 Extra tickets for conference dinner $70.00 Extra copies of proceedings $80.00 Tutorial - Prolog Programming for Artificial Intelligence $100.00 Tutorial - Building Maintainable Expert Systems $100.00 Total: AIR TRAVEL I will be arriving on Airlines Flight no: Date / / ACCOMODATION To obtain group discount rates all accomodation must be booked through Mures Convention Management. An accomodation deposit of $70.00 must be included with each booking and balance paid direct to the hotel on departure. Please tick : Single Twin Double One bedroom apartment Name of extra person(s) I wish to share with Day in / / Day out / / Please indicate 1st, 2nd and 3rd preferences: Wrest Point Blue Hills Motel Beach House Motel Tantallon Lodge Grosvenor Court Colville Cottage Sandy Bay Motor Inn Telegraph Hotel Freemasons Hotel CHECK FOR FURTHER INFORMATION I would like information on touring in Tasmania I would like information on hire cars PAYMENT Please charge my credit card number: Mastercard Bankcard Visa Signature of cardholder Expiry date / / OR cheque payable to AI'92 enclosed Signature: PLEASE DIRECT ALL REGISTRATIONS AND ENQUIRIES TO: AI '92 Conference Mures Convention Management Victoria Dock Hobart Tasmania 7000 Telephone (002) 31 2121 Fax (002) 34 4464 -- Peter Vamplew Dept of Computer Science, Uni of Tasmania "The second hand moves very quickly, the minute hand moves a bit more slowly, and the hour hand moves not much at all" - results of a time and motion study by Reg the Slayer