ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS 2nd International Conference on Natural Language Processing NLP 2000: Filling the gap between theory and practice URL: http://www.cti.gr/nlp2000 2, 3 & 4 June 2000, Conference and Cultural Center University of Patras - Greece ORGANIZED BY: - Computer Technology Institute of Patras - University of Patras Computer Engineering Department (Database Laboratory) Philology Department (Linguistics Section) - University of Athens Informatics Department - University of the Aegean Information & Communication Systems Department OBJECTIVES We feel that this is the most opportune time for a critical view of the achievements both in theory and in practice, and for developing bridges in order to build emerging advanced systems and services that will provide the breadth of information envisaged. The aim is to fill the gap between theory Specific themes of the conference include: Linguistic Models in NLP Language Engineering Techniques and Applications INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS Authors are required to submit an abstract (maximum of 2000 words, including references) in hard copy or electronic PostScript form to the NLP2000 conference secretariat by January 6, 2000: NLP2000 Conference Secretariat Attn: Mrs. Penelope Kontodimou P.O. Box 1421 University of Patras GR - 26 500 Patras - Greece Email: pinelop@cti.gr Tel: (+3061) 960.383 Fax: (+3061) 997.783 All accepted papers (maximum of 12 single-spaced pages) will be published in the conference proceedings; published by Springer Verlag. IMPORTANT DATES 20 January 2000, Abstract submission (Extended Deadline) 30 January 2000, Selection of submitted abstracts 5 February 2000, Acceptance Notification 15 March 2000, Deadline for final camera-ready manuscripts. PROGRAM COMMITTEE Program Committee Chair: Christodoulakis Dimitris (University of Patras), Greece E-mail: dxri@cti.gr Members: Ananiadou Sophia (Salford University), UK Anastassiadi-Simeonidi Anna (University of Thessaloniki), Greece Babiniotis George, (University of Athens), Greece Berwick Bob (MIT), USA Blache Philippe (Universite Aix-en-Provence), France Chanod Jean-Pierre (Xerox Research Centre Europe), France Di Sciullo Anna-Maria (Universite du Quebec a Montreal), Canada Filokyprou George (University of Athens), Greece Gafos Diamantis (University of New York), USA Galiotou Eleni, (Technological Educational Institute of Athens), Greece Grigoriadou Maria (University of Athens), Greece Iordanidou Anna (University of Patras), Greece Kokkinakis George (University of Patras), Greece Kontos John (Athens University of Economics and Business), Greece Koster Kees (University of Nijmegen), The Netherlands Ligozat Gerard (Universite Paris-Sud), France Malagardi Ioanna, (General Secretariat for R&T), Greece Moens Marc (University of Edinburgh), Scotland Morin Jean-Yves (University of Montreal), Canada Petrits Angelique (Commission of the European Union), Belgium, Ralli Angela (University of Patras), Greece Sag Ivan (Stanford University), USA Stamison-Atmatzidi Matina, (University of Patras), Greece Theologitis Dimitris (Commission of the European Union), Luxemburg Tsalidis Christos (Computer Technology Institute), Greece Vouros George (University of the Aegean), Greece Wehrli Eric (University of Geneva), Switzerland Wilks Yorik (University of Sheffield), England INVITED TALKS We are pleased to announce that the Scientific Program will include invited talks by the following guest speakers: Invited speakers: Berwick Bob (MIT), USA Blache Philippe (Universite Aix-en-Provence), France Chanod Jean-Pierre (Xerox Research Center Europe), France Di Sciullo Anna-Maria (Universite du Quebec a Montreal), Canada Ligozat Gerard (Universite Paris-Sud), France Moens Marc (University of Edinburgh), Scotland Morin Jean Yves (University of Montreal), Canada Sag Ivan (Stanford University), USA Theologitis Dimitris (Comm. of the European Union), Lux. Wehrli Eric (University of Geneva), Switzerland Wilks Yorik (University of Sheffield), England