AI-2008, the twenty-eighth SGAI International Conference on Artificial
Intelligence, to be held in Cambridge, UK from 9-11 December 2008 includes a
workshop day on 9th December.
We would like to invite contributions from researchers and industry for the Applications
of Natural Language Processing Workshop. The workshop aims to gather the
widest possible range of views from academia and industry. As well as contributions in
the form of short papers, presentations or case studies, we would welcome the
attendance of non-presenting delegates whose views and contributions in discussions
will be invaluable.
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Call for Participation - Applications of Natural Language Processing Workshop
Scope
This workshop aims to explore developments in the practical application of natural
language processing. It will feature speakers from both academic and commercial
backgrounds, presenting and sharing views and experiences with the application of
NLP techniques. It is intended that workshop participants, whether from academia or
industry, will gain an understanding of the practical challenges of applying NLP and the
evolving techniques and methods that can be used to overcome these challenges.
Background
Natural language processing has always been a core element of artificial intelligence
research. The last few years, however, have seen an increasing use of NLP techniques
in practical systems, including entertainment, games, search, document classification,
information management, intelligent tutoring, user interfaces and information delivery.
The workshop will bring together natural language researchers and
commercial/industrial implementers to discuss the practical issues that arise in getting
natural language systems to work. It is hoped that the wide background of speakers
and participants will provide all workshop delegates with a wider perspective of how
NLP can be used and how to overcome the practical issues involved.
Format
The workshop will be structured around a mixture of short papers, presentations and
case studies from both academic and industry speakers, interspersed with discussions
aimed at identifying key issues and challenges to getting NLP to work.
The workshop will conclude with an open discussion, with the aim of documenting the
key issues and identifying how they can be resolved. The conclusions will be
documented in a workshop report as a resource for the wider community. Copies of the
workshop report, which will also include material from workshop papers and
presentations, will be made available to all participants. All contributions will be fully
acknowledged.
Proposals for Participation
Proposals for participation are welcomed, in the form of short papers, presentations or
case studies. Please forward proposals to Alice Kerly ([log in to unmask]).
Proposals will be reviewed based on their appropriateness to the workshop aims, and
will be selected to ensure that workshop participants are exposed to a wide range of
viewpoints and opinions. Papers and presentations will be included in the final
workshop report.
Important dates
Submissions due: November 10th
Notification of acceptance: November 17th
Camera-ready copy due: December 2nd
Workshop: December 9th, Cambridge UK
Organisers
Alice Kerly, University of Birmingham ([log in to unmask])
Sergio Grau-Puerto, Nottingham Trent University ([log in to unmask])
Workshop Chair
Richard Ellis, Stratum Management Ltd ([log in to unmask])
Further Details and Registration
www.ai-research.org.uk/natlang
www.bcs-sgai.org/ai2008/?section=workshops
http://www.bcs-sgai.org/ai2008/registration/
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