The British Computer Society: SGES
The Specialist Group on Knowledge-Based Systems and Applied Artificial
Intelligence

ES2000: Cambridge, England, December 11th-13th 2000
Call for Papers

http://www.bcs-sges.org/es2000/

ES2000 is the twentieth Annual International Conference of the British
Computer Society's Specialist Group on Knowledge Based Systems and
Applied Artificial Intelligence (SGES). The scope of the conference
has expanded over recent years to cover not just traditional knowledge
based systems, but to include the whole range of AI technologies and
application areas. Its principal aims are to review recent technical
advances in AI technologies and to show how these advances have been
applied to solve business problems. To meet these objectives, ES2000
has two parallel streams of refereed and invited papers, one on
technology and one on applications.  The programme also includes
tutorials to provide greater depth in selected topics. Our aim is for
ES2000 to have the widest possible appeal to the industrial,
commercial and academic communities throughout Europe. As in previous
years the conference aims to bring together researchers and developers
from a wide range of academic, research and industrial backgrounds. 
Delegates will have the opportunity to discuss their ideas and
problems with research staff working at the leading edge of AI
developments and with developers with experience of the practical
issues of getting systems into operation. The conference will qualify
for the IEE and BCS CPD schemes. In addition to the formal sessions,
the conference programme includes a welcome reception and a Gala
Dinner. Plenty of time has been inserted into the programme to allow
discussions with other delegates and time to make new contacts and
renew old acquaintances. ES2000 offers a valuable opportunity to keep
up to date with developments in AI and to share experiences in the
practical issues of developing AI based systems.

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
The Conference continues to build on the success of previous years,
with a two-track event containing fully refereed technical and
applications papers. 

The Technical Stream aims to present the best of recent developments
in AI, covering a wide range of technical areas. Contributions are
invited in the form of papers of up to fourteen A4 pages presenting
original work in AI. Areas of interest include (but are not restricted
to): knowledge based systems; knowledge engineering; constraint
satisfaction; intelligent agents; machine learning; model based
reasoning; verification and validation of AI systems; natural language
understanding; case based reasoning; neural networks; genetic
algorithms; data mining and knowledge discovery in databases. The
Application Stream is the largest annual showcase in Europe of real
applications using AI technology. Contributions are invited in the
form of papers of up to fourteen A4 pages presenting case studies
describing the application of AI to address real-world problems.
Papers in recent years have covered topics as diverse as: KBS to
support military spares management; Natural Language to support
multi-lingual technical documentation; CBR to prevent repeating
metallurgical defects; data mining in the paper industry; applications
of intelligent agents; knowledge management and the application of
neural networks. Papers are selected to highlight critical areas of
success (and failure) and to present the benefits and lessons of value
to other developers.  Submitted papers should make these points clear.
Guidance notes for Application Stream authors are available from the
website.

Formatting Instructions
The conference proceedings will again be published in book form by
Springer-Verlag in their BCS Conference series. The books will be
prepared from camera-ready copy supplied by the authors of accepted
papers.  Formatting specifications for the proceedings have been
provided by the publisher and are available from the website. NOTE: It
is preferred (but not a requirement) that submitted papers should
comply with these formatting instructions. Authors of accepted papers
will be asked to resubmit in the specified format.  The length limit
of 14 pages will be strictly enforced. Those wishing to submit papers
should give advance notice by sending in an abstract as soon as
possible. Four printed copies of papers  (maximum 14 sides of A4)
should be sent to the ES2000 Administrator to arrive by 19th June
2000. Authors should indicate the stream to which their papers are
being submitted.

Tutorials & Workshops
The Conference Committee invites proposals for tutorials or workshops
to be presented on the first day of the conference. Proposals for full
and half day tutorials, from an individual or group of presenters
should be directed in the first instance to the ES2000 Tutorial
Organiser.

Exhibition
A tabletop exhibition will run alongside the Conference. There will be
a limited number of spaces available and potential exhibitors are
encouraged to book early, as these will be on a first-come,
first-served basis. Exhibitors should contact the Deputy Conference
Chairman (Exhibition). 

Sponsorship
The Conference Committee is keen to make contact with any
organisations who may wish to sponsor the Conference, in whole or in
part. Sponsorship will ensure the highest visibility for the
benefactor, both through the appearance of the company logo on all
promotional literature and in references to the Conference in all
media exposure prior to and after the event. Potential sponsors should
contact the Deputy Conference Chairman (Finance and Publicity).

IMPORTANT DATES
Title/Abstract Notification:  	ASAP  
Full Paper Submission: 		19th June 2000 
Notification of Acceptance:  	14th August  2000  
Camera Ready Paper:		18th September 2000

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Conference Chairman: Dr Frans Coenen, University of Liverpool
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Deputy Conference Chairman (Finance and Publicity): Dr Robert Milne, 
Intelligent Applications Ltd ([log in to unmask]) 
Deputy Conference Chairman (Exhibition): Mr Richard Ellis 
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Tutorial Organiser: Dr. Adrian Hopgood, Open University 
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Application Programme Chair: Mrs Ann Macintosh, Napier University 
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Deputy Application Programme Chair: Mr Mike Moulton, University of 
Portsmouth ([log in to unmask]) 
Technical Programme Chair: Professor Max Bramer,University of 
Portsmouth ([log in to unmask]) 
Deputy Technical Programme Chair: Dr. Alun Preece, University of 
Aberdeen ([log in to unmask])

PAPERS AND ABSTRACTS FOR BOTH STREAMS SHOULD BE SENT TO:
Ms. Thelma Williams (ES2000 Administrator) 
Dept. of Computer Science, 
The University of Liverpool, 
Chadwick Building 
Liverpool,  
L69 7ZF
UK

Tel:  +44  (0)151  794 3666    
Fax: +44 (0)151 794 3715 	
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