KES'2002
Call for Papers
Sixth International Conference on
Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information Engineering Systems16, 17 & 18 September 2002 Podere d=B9Ombriano, Crema, Italy www.bton.ac.uk/kes/kes2002/ www.kes.unisa.edu.au The sixth conference in the very successful KES series will be held in the delightful setting of the Italian countryside. We are pleased to invite papers on Intelligent Systems and Techniques, Applications of Intelligent Techniques and related areas including Information Technology and the Internet. The conference will consist of plenary sessions, and contributor= y sessions mainly on the theory and applications of knowledge-based intelligent information systems including but not limited to the following topics:- Generic Intelligent Techniques: Artificial neural networks, machine learning, knowledge-based & expert Systems, case-based reasoning, fuzzy and neuro-fuzzy techniques, genetic algorithms, artificial life, intelligent agents; Intelligent Applications: Condition monitoring, fault diagnosis, industrial control, medical & diagnostic systems, image processing, machine & computer vision, financial = & stock market monitoring and prediction, speech processing and synthesis, natural language processing, environmental monitoring, power electronics & drives, high voltage systems, engine control and vehicle applications; Allied Technologies: Communications, digital and computer communications, signal processing & wavelets, virtual reality, multi-media, the internet and web-based technologies, human-computer interfaces, E-commerce, computer pets, software techniques, simulation. ___________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________ SUBMISSION OF PAPERS Papers are invited from researchers, engineers and other practitioners in the field, on the subject of research, descriptions of practical experiences, or other original contributions of interest to the technical community. Contributions from industry and commerce are very welcome. Please see the web site for details of the required paper format and submission details. All oral and poster papers must be presented by one of the authors, who must pay fees. To ensure high quality, all papers will be thoroughly reviewed. Extended versions of selected papers will be considered for publication in the International Journal of Knowledge-Based Intelligent Engineering Systems (www.brighton.ac.uk/kes/journal/). INVITED SESSIONS Researchers who would like to organise a special session of 5/6 papers on some topic that would be of interest to delegates are invited to contact the KES Secretariat. EXHIBITORS Manufacturers of hardware and software, publishers, etc., are invited to apply to exhibit their products to the international audience that will attend the conference. PROVISIONAL DEADLINES For General Sessions:- * Receipt of papers: 1 April 2002 * Notification of acceptance: 1 May 2002 * Final papers to reach KES secretariat by: 1 June 2002 If you have been invited to contribute a paper for a Special/Invited Session, please contact the Session Chair for deadlines relating to the Session. Final papers for Special/Invited Sessions must reach the KES Secretariat by 1 June 2002. All presenting authors (both General and Special/Invited Sessions) must register with payment by the 1 June 2002 deadline for their papers to appea= r in the proceedings. CONFERENCE VENUE KES2002 will be hosted at Podere d'Ombriano, in a wonderful setting in the Lombardy countryside near Crema, about 40km south-east of Milan and 30km from Linate international airport. Crema is a quiet small town with many sites of artistic and cultural interest. Low cost accommodation will be provided in student study-rooms, or there are many good-quality hotels nearby. Delegates will be invited to a conference reception with drinks and a formal welcome. A sumptuous conference banquet with fine wines will be held at a prominent location. ___________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________ KES2002 is being hosted by the University of Milan, Italy, General Chair: E.Damiani KES2002 is part of the KES Conference Series, Honorary Founder Chair: L.C.Jain KES2002 is administered by the KES Secretariat, University of Brighton, UK, Executive Chair: R.J.Howlett KES2001 contact details:- Correspondence Address: KES2002 Secretariat, Engineering Research Centre, School of Engineering, University of Brighton, Moulsecoomb, Brighton, BN2 4GJ, United Kingdom. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web site: www.brighton.ac.uk/kes/kes2002/ Telephone: +44 1273 642305 Fax: +44 1273 642444 Send us your details if you wish to be added to the KES2002 mail list. [31 August 2001]
