ICSC - International Computer Science Conventions Call for Papers International Symposium on SOFT COMPUTING - SOCO'96 (Fuzzy Logic, Artificial Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms) To be held at the University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, England March 26 - 28, 1996 I. SPONSORS University of Reading, U.K. International Computer Science Conventions (ICSC), Canada/Switzerland II. ORGANISATION OF THE CONFERENCE SOCO'96 is organised as a parallel conference to IIA'96 (International Symposium on Intelligent Industrial Automation). Both conferences are joint operations of the Department of Cybernetics, University of Reading, England and International Computer Science Conventions (ICSC), Canada/Switzerland. III. PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE The purpose of this conference is to assist communication of research in the fields of Fuzzy Logic, Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms and their technological applications. The 'marriage' of fuzzy logic and neural net technologies offers many advantages in terms of fault-tolerance and speed of implementation. Intelligent automation is achieved by implementing humanlike intelligence and soft computing, a newly introduced concept, which encompasses three intelligence-based methods: fuzzy logic, neural network and genetic algorithms. IV. TOPICS Papers are encouraged in all areas related to Soft Computing, such as the following examples: * Artificial Neural Networks * Fuzzy Logic * Fuzzy Control * Genetic Algorithms * AI and Expert Systems * Probabilistic Reasoning * Machine Learning * Distributed Intelligence * Learning Algorithms and Intelligent Control * Self-Organizing Systems V. INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE - ISC H. Adeli, USA / E. Alpaydin, Turkey / P.G. Anderson, USA (Chairman) / M. Dorigo, Belgium / H. Hellendoorn, Germany / M. Jamshidi, USA/France / B. Kosko, USA / F. Masulli, Italy / P.G. Morasso, Italy / C.C. Nguyen, USA / G.D. Smith, U.K. / N. Steele, U.K. (Vice Chairman) / S. Tzafestas, Greece / K. Warwick, U.K. VI. PUBLICATION OF PAPERS All accepted papers will appear in the conference proceedings, published by ICSC Academic Press. In addition, some selected papers may also be considered for journal publication. VII. SUBMISSIONS OF MANUSCRIPTS Prospective authors are requested to send two copies of their abstracts of 500 words for review by the International Scientific Committee. All abstracts must be written in English, starting with a succinct statement of the problem, the results achieved, their significance and a comparison with previous work. If authors believe that more details are necessary to substantiate the main claims of the paper, they may include a clearly marked appendix that will be read at the discretion of the International Scientific Committee. The abstract should also include: * Indication, if submitted for SOCO'96 or IIA'96 (see separate call for papers) * Title of proposed paper * Authors names, affiliations, addresses * Name of author to contact for correspondence * Email address and fax number of contact author * Name of topic which best describes the paper (max. 5 keywords) Contributions are welcome from those working in industry and having experience in the topics of this conference as well as from academics. The Conference language is English. Abstracts may be submitted either by electronic mail (ASCII text), fax or mail (2 copies) to either one of the following addresses: ICSC Canada P.O. Box 279 Millet, Alberta T0C 1Z0 Canada Email: icsc@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca Fax: +1-403-387-4329 or ISCS Switzerland P.O. Box 657 CH-8055 Zurich Switzerland or University of Reading Dept. of Cybernetics Whiteknights P.O. Box 225 Reading RG6 6AY U.K. VIII.WORKSHOP Contributions for a workshop on Soft Computing Methods for Pattern Recognition are welcome and abstracts (marked "workshop") may be submitted to ICSC Canada until July 31, 1995. IX. DEADLINES AND REGISTRATION It is the intention of the organizers to have the conference proceedings available for the delegates. Consequently the deadlines below are to be strictly respected: * Submission of Abstracts: July 31, 1995 * Notification of Acceptance: September 30, 1995 * Delivery of Full Papers: November 30, 1995 * Early registration: November 30, 1995 * Late registration Full registration (approx. English Pounds 325.00 for early registration) includes attendance to all sessions, lunches, dinners and coffee-breaks, pre-conference reception, conference banquet/social programme and conference proceedings. Combined registration for SOCO'96 and IIA'96 will be available at reduced rates. Full-time students, who have a valid student ID-card, may register with a rebate by eliminating proceedings, banquet/social programme and meals. Extra banquet/social programme tickets will be sold for accompanying persons and students. The proceedings can be purchased separately. X. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation (not included in the registration fee) is available at very reasonable rates at the University Campus. Full details will be made available with the letter of acceptance. XI. FURTHER INFORMATION For further information please contact: ICSC Canada, P.O. Box 279, Millet, Alberta, T0C 1Z0, Canada Email: icsc@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca Fax: +1-403-387-4329 / Phone: +1-403-387-3546 or University of Reading, Department of Cybernetics, Whiteknights, P.O. Box 225, Reading RG6 6AY, U.K. Fax: +44-1734-318 220 / Phone: +44-1734-318 214) ICSC CANADA email: icsc@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca MILLET, AB, T0C 1Z0