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NL-KR Digest (Wed Sep 9 19:33:24 1992) Volume 9 No. 47
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Program: Australian Joint Conference on AI
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From: vamplew@probitas.cs.utas.edu.au (Peter Vamplew)
Subject: Program: Australian Joint Conference on AI
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1992 02:50:51 GMT
AI'92
Artificial Intelligence:Applications in Australia
1992 Australian Joint Conference on Artificial
Intelligence
Wrest Point Convention Centre, Hobart, Tasmania
16 - 18th November, 1992
INVITATION
I extend a warm invitation for you to attend the 5th
Australian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence to
be hosted by the University of Tasmania. The Conference
is to be held at the Wrest Point Hotel Convention Centre
which has been chosen for its excellent conference
facilities and splendid outlook over the River Derwent.
These combine to offer a relaxing environment for
informal socialising and technical discussion amongst
delegates.
The conference will cover practical and research themes
and is intended to encourage the mixing of practitioners
and researchers in the artificial intelligence community.
To promote this the conference has been divided into
two streams, one consisting of formal papers and the
other for informal poster sessions. A special technology
transfer session, sponsored by DITAC, will offer
delegates insights into state-of-the-art commercial
applications within Australia.
The highlight of the social programme will be the gala
dinner featuring entertainment from Greg Champion, of
the Coodabeen Champions radio show.
AI'92 is conducted under the auspices of the Australian
Computer Society's National Committee for Artificial
Intelligence and Expert Systems. As well as being
Australia's National Conference for artificial intelligence,
the Australian Joint Conference has traditionally
attracted interest from overseas, especially the Pacific
Region.
Phil Collier
Chair of the Organising Committee
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
Sunday 15 November 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Welcome cocktail party at Wrest Point Convention
Centre foyer.
Monday 16 November
Own arrangements in the evening. Advice on suggested
restaurants will be available at the registration desk
with menu selections.
Tuesday 17 November commencing 7:00pm
Boat transfer from Wrest Point to the Taste of Tasmania
gala dinner at Mures Restaurant, Victoria Dock, including
guest performer, Greg Champion.
Morning teas and afternoon teas will be served each
day. Lunches will be available from 12:30pm each day
and are included in the registration.
TECHNICAL PROGRAMME
Monday 16 November
9:00am-10:30am
Opening and Keynote
Dr Scott Fahlman, Carnegie Mellon University, USA,
Topic: Some Thoughts on the Future of AI and Neural
Networks. Drawing upon his 20+ years of experience in
AI and neural net research, Scott will discuss some of
the Big Questions facing AI: What have we really
accomplished, what are we faking, and where do we still
need fundamental breakthroughs? Where do we go
from here? How much would the scientific quest benefit
from more formalism? More commercialisation? Faster
hardware? Where do neural nets fit into the picture?
11:00am-12:30pm
Papers Expert Systems, Uncertainty, Theory.
1:30pm-2:00pm
A light-hearted look at stress relief.
2:00pm-3:00pm
Keynote Address
Dr Michael Georgeff, Institute Director, Australian
Artificial Intelligence Institute.
Michael will discuss the commercial use of AI technology
in Australia and describe some of the innovative
projects being undertaken by the Institute.
3:30pm-5:30pm
Papers Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Scheduling.
Tuesday 17 November
9:00am-10:30am
Papers Expert Systems, Vision, Machine Learning.
11:00am-12:30pm
Papers Neural Networks, Knowledge Acquisition,
Theory.
1:30pm-2:00pm
Informal discussion with authors of posters
2:00pm-3:30pm
Presentations by AI-vendor companies Several small
companies which deliver Australian made AI products
have been invited to talk about successful projects.
3:30pm-4:30pm
Informal discussion with authors of posters
4:30pm-5:30pm
Presentations by AI-vendor companies
A forum for discussion with the presenters.
Wednesday 18 November
9:00am-10:30am
Papers Expert Systems, Vision, Natural Language.
11:00am-12:30pm
Papers Knowledge Acquisition, Distributed AI, Theory.
1:30pm-2:00pm
Slides of some ideas for an adventure holiday in
Tasmania.
2:00pm-3:00pm
Papers Hybrid Systems, Robotics.
3:00pm-3:15pm
Conference Close
TUTORIAL PROGRAMME
Prolog Programming for Artificial Intelligence
with Leon Sterling
Wednesday 18 November 2:00pm-6:00pm
Synopsis
This tutorial is aimed at programmers and knowledge
engineers who want to improve their Prolog
programming skills, and/or who wish to write programs
that are easier to develop and maintain. The method of
stepwise enhancement will be discussed and will be
demonstrated in the context of an explanation shell for
expert systems. Some familiarity with logic
programming is assumed.
About the tutor
Leon Sterling is Associate Professor of Computer
Engineering and Science at Case Western Reserve
University. He received a BSc(Hons) degree in
Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of
Melbourne and a PhD in Mathematics from the
Australian National University. He has been a Research
fellow in Artificial Intelligence at the University of
Edinburgh, Scotland, and the Weizmann Institute of
Science, Israel. His research interests lie primarily in
logic programming and artificial intelligence. He is an
acknowledged expert in the teaching of Prolog, and its
use in applications. He is co-author of the leading Prolog
textbook The Art of Prolog, editor of The Practice of
Prolog, a collection of Prolog applications, and has given
tutorials at AAAI, IJCAI and Logic Programming
conferences. He is currently on sabbatical at Monash
University and the Collaborative Information Technology
Research Institute at the University of Melbourne.
Building Maintainable Expert Systems
with John Debenham
Wednesday 18 November , 2:00pm-6:00pm
Synopsis
A rigorous design methodology for expert systems will
be presented. Key features of this
methodology are
- it is platform independent and is based on the
construction of a model;
- it employs a powerful and simple notation;
- it actually derives a good, maintainable model;
- it is compatible with conventional database design
methodologies, and
- it is supported by a software tool.
The methodology has been devised in a major joint
research project between the University of Technology,
Sydney and the CSIRO Division of Information
Technology. It has been used in industry, and has been
validated. The tutorial will focus on recent
developments in this project in particular
- a new, uniform approach to modelling data,
information and knowledge, and
- new work on constraints for knowledge.
A generous set of notes will be provided to each
participant.
About the tutor
John Debenham has a joint appointment with the
University of Technology, Sydney and the CSIRO.
Division of Information Technology. At the University of
Technology, Sydney, John is Professor of Computer
Science and Director of the Key Centre for Advanced
Computing Sciences. At the Division of Information
Technology he is a Visiting Scientist. He graduated in
mathematics from Trinity College Dublin before moving
to the University of Sydney to complete a PhD in
Mechanised Reasoning. Professor Debenham is widely
known in Australia for his publications and conference
papers on the design of expert, knowledge-based
systems. Much of his early work is reported in the
monograph on Knowledge Systems Design which was
published by Prentice Hall early in 1989. His recent
research work has involved both the development of a
unified approach to modelling data, information and
knowledge, and the development of families of
constraints for knowledge. Professor Debenham has
worked extensively with industry. He has provided
consulting services to large corporations and
government bodies on the introduction of knowledge
processing. At the CSIRO's Division of Information
Technology he is involved in a major project on the
construction of a software tool for building knowledge
bases; this tool is called The Knowledge Analyst's
Assistant.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Accreditation
The Australian Computer Society has accredited the
AI'92 programme with 16 Practicing Computer
Professional (PCP) points.
The programme has also been designed to meet the
requirements for a "structured training programme" as
provided under the Training Guarantee (Administration)
Act 1990.
Supporting documentation is available to employers.
The tutorials have been accredited with 4 PCP points.
Conference Registration
There are several options for registration at the
conference.
Full registration includes entry to all sessions,
conference proceedings in a satchel, morning and
afternoon teas, lunches, cocktail party and gala
dinner.Student registration is available to full-time
students at tertiary institutions. It includes entry to all
sessions, conference proceedings in a satchel, morning
and afternoon teas, and lunches. Student registration
does not include the cocktail party and gala dinner. For
student registration we require certification of full-time
student status, signed by a faculty member.Day
registration includes entry to all sessions, morning and
afternoon teas and lunch on one day.
Accommodation
Mures Convention Management has booked a range of
accommodation in Hobart, including the conference
venue, at conference discount rates. Full details are
contained in this brochure.
Confirmation of Booking
Registration forms and fees will be acknowledged and
accommodation bookings confirmed, as they are
received. Please check the confirmation letter and
advise of any changes immediately.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation must be notified in writing to the
conference secretariat. Cancellations received before 1
October will not incur a cancellation fee. Cancellations
received before 9 November will incur a $50
cancellation fee. There will be no refund for cancellation
advice received after 10 November.
Registration and Information Desk
The Registration desk will be located in the Foyer of the
Convention Centre and will be open on Sunday 15
November from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. It will also be open
on Monday 16 November from 8:00am to 6:00pm and
daily thereafter from 8:30am till 6:00pm.
Accompanying Persons/Partners Tour
Details of day tours to be held during the conference will
be available at the registration desk.
Climate
Unlike the rest of Australia, Tasmania has four distinct
seasons and the climate is temperate. On average the
days should be mild and the evenings cooler. For
outings it is a good idea to have a light raincoat just in
case! The average temperature range in November is 9
to 19 degrees C.
A Voyage to the South Land
On 14 August 1642, Abel Janszoon Tasman was sent
from Batavia to lead an expedition of two vessels, the
Heemskerck and the Zeehaen, to investigate the extent
of the land thought to exist between New Guinea and the
Western Coast of Australia. His aim was to find a
southern route from Java to Chile to enable Company
ships to trade along the Pacific Coast of South
America.Tasman found the extreme southern latitudes
too hostile and on 24 November 1642, he sighted land -
the West Coast of Tasmania. This mountainous land was
the first Tasman had sighted in the Southern Seas and
according to the charts was not known to any European
nation. Tasman named it Van Diemen's Land in honour
of Anthony Van Diemen, Governor General of the East
India Company.To commemorate the landing by Tasman
and his party at Tasman Bay, Forestier Peninsula in
1642, a commemorative medallion has been struck and
each delegate will receive one with the compliments of
the Organising Committee and with assistance from the
Tasmanian Branch of the ACS.
Australian XI vs. West Indies
An international cricket match will be held in Hobart
from 14-17 November. The first two days of this are
during the weekend before the conference. Mures
Convention Management will be able to assist with
tickets if required.
ACCOMMODATION
Wrest Point
Wrest Point is situated on the banks of the River
Derwent. The hotel has first class facilities, three
restaurants, entertainment, casino, several bars, tennis
courts, swimming pool and spa.
River Single/Double/Twin $90.00
Garden Single/Double/Twin $85.00
Tower Single/Double $145.00
Blue Hills Motel
Comfortable self contained serviced apartments, with
separate bedroom and fully equipped kitchens. Only
1km from the city and 2km from the Conference venue.
Single/Double $65.00
Beach House Hotel
Located in Lower Sandy Bay, the hotel is approximately
2km from Wrest Point. All rooms have en-suite facilities,
colour TV and counter meals available seven days a
week. The tariff includes breakfast.
Single $42.00
Double $58.00
Tantallon Lodge
Set in Historic Battery Point in quiet pleasant
surroundings, all suites are tastefully decorated in
colonial style and are equipped with private facilities.
The situation is ideally located, being only ten minutes
walk from the city and a very pleasant walk to the
Convention venue.
Single $65.00
Double $85.00
Grosvenor Court
Ideally located within 1km of Wrest Point Casino and
2km of the City Centre, all apartments are completely
self contained and pleasantly situated in quiet garden
surroundings. Large family units are available.
Single $89.00
Extra person $16.00
Colville Cottage
Colonial accommodation in the heart of historic Battery
Point, this elegant Victorian house is set in fragrant
gardens. Tastefully furnished in period style with
private facilities and generous cooked breakfasts. 2.5km
from the Conference venue.
Single $65.00
Twin $85.00
Sandy Bay Motor Inn
Situated 150m from Wrest Point Casino, this motel has
recently been refurbished and features private facilities
in all rooms. A spa and sauna are also available.
Single $69.00
Double $79.00
Telegraph Hotel
A budget style hotel situated on Hobart's waterfront
only moments from town and the conference venue.
Shared facilities.
Single $30.00
Double/Twin $40.00
Freemasons Hotel
Self contained accomodation within a hotel environment.
A very short walk to the city centre and only five
minutes from the conference venue.
Single $35.00
Double $45.00
Triple $55.00
AUSTRALIAN AIRLINES
Australian Airlines has been appointed official domestic
carrier. In recognition of the airline's valuable
contribution to the conference, it is important that you
support this appointment by flying Australian Airlines
whenever air travel is required.Special airfares have
been allocated for this conference. Seats at this rate are
limited and early booking is advised.
Examples of the air-fare component (subject to change
without notice) are
Melbourne to Hobart return $281.00
Sydney to Hobart return $385.00
Adelaide to Hobart return $435.00
Seats at this rate are limited and we recommend that
you book early.
For further information regarding flights and details of
special airfares available to you as conference delegates,
please contact your nearest Australian Airlines
Department or Mures Travel on (002) 31 1744. These
prices were correct at the time of printing but may be
subject to change without notice. Please quote this code
with booking: KCVDS0AC.
Registration and Inquiries
All registrations and inquiries to be directed to the
Conference Secretariat. Delegates are asked to complete
the enclosed Registration Form and forward together
with payment for fees and accommodation deposit to
AI'92 Conference
Mures Convention Management
Victoria Dock
Hobart Tasmania 7000
Telephone (002) 31 2121 or 31 3392
Fax (002) 34 4464
Cheques should be made payable to AI'92. Credit card
facilities are available.
The organising committee wishes to thank the following
sponsors without which the conference could not have
been held:
CONFERENCE SPONSORS
Department of Industry Trade and Commerce
Defence Science and Technology Organisation,
Information Technology
Focus Technologies
Computer Power Group
Pasminco Metals - EZ
Australian Newsprint Mills
Australian Computer Society AISIG (VIC)
Australian Airlines
University of Tasmania, Department of Computer Science
University of Tasmania, Department of Applied
Computing and Mathematics
Tasmanian Branch of the Australian Computer Society
Inc.
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REGISTRATION FORM FOR AI'92
Artificial Intelligence: Applications in Australia, 16-18
November 1992
Title and full name:
Preferred name on label:
Organisation:
Address:
Postcode:
Phone: business
home
fax
Electronic mail:
REGISTRATION FEES
Early registration (paid by 30/9/92) $420.00
Late registration (paid after 30/9/92) $480.00
Daily registration $200.00
Student registration (attach certification) $180.00
Accomodation deposit $70.00
Extra tickets for conference dinner $70.00
Extra copies of proceedings $80.00
Tutorial - Prolog Programming for Artificial Intelligence
$100.00
Tutorial - Building Maintainable Expert Systems $100.00
Total:
AIR TRAVEL
I will be arriving on Airlines
Flight no: Date / /
ACCOMODATION
To obtain group discount rates all accomodation must be
booked through Mures Convention Management. An
accomodation deposit of $70.00 must be included with
each booking and balance paid direct to the hotel on
departure.
Please tick :
Single
Twin
Double
One bedroom apartment
Name of extra person(s)
I wish to share with
Day in / / Day out / /
Please indicate 1st, 2nd and 3rd preferences:
Wrest Point
Blue Hills Motel
Beach House Motel
Tantallon Lodge
Grosvenor Court
Colville Cottage
Sandy Bay Motor Inn
Telegraph Hotel
Freemasons Hotel
CHECK FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
I would like information on touring in Tasmania
I would like information on hire cars
PAYMENT
Please charge my credit card number:
Mastercard
Bankcard
Visa
Signature of cardholder
Expiry date / /
OR cheque payable to AI'92 enclosed
Signature:
PLEASE DIRECT ALL REGISTRATIONS AND ENQUIRIES TO:
AI '92 Conference
Mures Convention Management
Victoria Dock
Hobart
Tasmania 7000
Telephone (002) 31 2121
Fax (002) 34 4464
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