Following you will find the call for papers for the Eighth International Conference (Joint Europe-USA Conference) on ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATIONS, EXPERSY-96 to be held from 21-22 OCTOBER 1996 PARIS-MARNE LA VALLEE (France) CALL FOR PAPERS AND TUTORIALS Following the success of the Seventh EXPERSYS conference held in San Francisco (USA), the International Scientific Committee of IITT decided to organize EXPERSYS-96 in Paris, France. The eighth edition of the conference, EXPERSYS-96 will bring together scientists and professionals from different parts of the world, working both on the fundamental aspects and industrial applications of Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems. The Joint International Scientific Committee invites you to submit a paper and/or a proposal for tutorial presentation on the following or related topics : ENGINEERING and MANUFACTURING : Artificial Intelligence Applications in Engineering, Architecture, Environment, Telecommunications, CAD/CAM, Robotics and Flexible Manufacturing, Civil and Chemical Engineering, Aeronautic and Space Industry MANAGEMENT : Knowledge Management, Military Applications, Acquisition Strategies and Tools, Knowledge Representation Approaches, Management of Expert System Projects, Business and Finance, Insurance, Law, Speech Recognition, Natural Language Processing, Cost Benefit Analysis, Human-Computer Interface SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT : Distributed AI Applications, ES Shells and Development Environments, Learning in AI, System Validation, Intelligent Software and Hardware Development, Software Engineering, Real Time Analysis of Processes, AI Interfaces, Knowledge-based Statistical Analysis and Modelling, Neural Net Architectures, Neural Simulation, Co-operative Knowledge Based Systems, Multi Agent Intelligent Systems General Co-Chairman : Prof. J Zarka, CNRS-Ecole Polytechnique (France) Voice : 331-69333372. FAX: 331-69333026 E-Mail:Zarka@athena.polytechnique.fr Co-Chairmen : Europe: Dr.E. Marcier-Laurent, EML (France) Voice and Fax : 331-30510631 E-Mail : eml@ens-gestion.uvsq.fr Americas : Dr.D.L.Crabtree, Purdue University (USA) Voice : 1-317-4949653 Fax : 1-317-4946219 E-Mail: dlcrabtr@tech.purdue.edu Asia-Pacific : Prof.M.Narasipuram, City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong) Voice : 852-27888507 Fax : 852-27888694 Email : ismohan@cityu.edu.hk IMPORTANT DEADLINES 30 April 1996 : Submission of Abstract 30 May 1996 : Notification of Acceptance of Abstract 16 July 1996 : Submission of Full Paper (Maximum 6 pages) IMPORTANT : Final program will be mailed two months before the conference ONLY UPON REQUEST. Therefore, please send the REPLY CARD to IITT Office : IITT-International, 24 rue des Mimosa, F-93460 Gournay sur Marne, Voice : 33-1-64683600 Fax : 33-1-64685480 E-mail : 101545.3645@compuserve.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - EXPERSYS - 96 REPLY CARD REGISTRATION AT REDUCED PRICE To be sent to : IITT-International, Head Office, 24 rue des Mimosa, F-93460 Gournay sur Marne, Voice : 33-1-64683600 Fax : 33-1-64685480 E-mail : 101545.3645@compuserve.com EXPERSYS-96 Last and First Name : _______________________________________________ Company : ________________________________________________________ Mailing Address : ___________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________ State : ___________________________ Zip _____________________________ Country : _________________________ Phone : _________________________ Fax __________________ ___________ E-Mail : ___________________________________________________________ [ ] Please send me the Program of EXPERSYS - 96. PAPER PROPOSAL [ ] I would like to submit a paper. Please find enclosed an abstract of 200 words. Title of the Paper : Names of Authors : Date : Signature : GENERAL INFORMATION ABSTRACTS : Abstract of papers should not exceed 200 words. For tutorial proposals, please add a short biography and the photograph of the proposer. One copy of the abstract should be e-mailed, faxed or posted to the Conference Secretary : A. Niku-Lari, IITT-International, 24 rue des Mimosas, F-93460 Gournay sur Marne, Voice : 33-1-64683600 Fax : 33-1-64685480 E-mail : 101545.3645@compuserve.com A second copy should be e-mailed, faxed or posted to the General Chairman and the third copy to the Regional Co-Chairman of the Conference. CONFERENCE LOCATION : VAL-MEDIA (Conference Center of BULL) situated in Paris-Marne la Vallee, near EuroDisney REGISTRATION FEE : Registration fee includes the conference proceedings (soft volume), lunches and coffee refreshments. PROCEEDINGS : As in the past, manuscripts received on time will be edited and published in the Technology Series of IITT before the conference. Authors registration fee is considered as their contribution towards the publication cost (maximum 6 pages). Payment should be sent after the acceptance of the manuscript. HOTEL : A hotel reservation card will be mailed to registered delegates.