The British Computer Society: SGES
The Specialist Group on Knowledge-Based Systems and Applied Artificial
Intelligence
ES2000: Cambridge, England, December 11th-13th 2000
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It has come to our attention that a number of people have accidentally
been omitted from our email distribution list for information about
ES2000. I must apologise for this error. Our mailing list has now been
corrected.
In view of this we have decided to accept papers up to the end of
July. Special arrangements are being made to referee these late
papers. It would help us considerably if those intending to submit
papers could email a provisional title and brief abstract to
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A copy of the Call for Papers is given below. The conference website
is at http://www.bcs-sges.org/es2000.
Max Bramer
Chairman, BCS-SGES
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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 July 31st
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: 31st July 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. Maria Doran (ES2000 Administrator)
Dept. of Computer Science,
The University of Liverpool,
Chadwick Building
Liverpool,
L69 7ZF
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 151 794 6793
Fax: +44 (0) 151 794 6703
Email: [log in to unmask]
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