13th International Conference on Neural Information Processing (ICONIP2006)

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CALL FOR PAPERS

13th International Conference on Neural Information Processing (ICONIP2006)

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong

October 3-6, 2006

http://www.iconip2006.org/

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The Thirteenth International Conference on Neural Information Processing
(ICONIP2006) sponsored by the Asia Pacific Neural Network Assembly (APNNA) and
organized by The Chinese University of Hong Kong, will be held in Hong Kong on
October 3-6, 2006. You are invited to visit this vibrant and dynamic
metropolitan to share the progress and research in neural computation,
statistical processing, machine learning, and other related topics. ICONIP2006
will include plenary speakers, invited talks, tutorials, special sessions, as
well as highly selected oral and poster presentations of refereed papers. In
addition, conference social events along with other local attractions will
promote interactions among conference delegates.

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Important Dates

Tutorial & Special session proposal: April 1, 2006
Paper submission deadline: April 1, 2006
Notification of acceptance: June 1, 2006
Final paper submission: July 1, 2006

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Paper Submission

Authors are invited to submit research and application papers representing
original, previously unpublished work to ICONIP2006. Submissions are solicited
in all areas of neural information processing, including (but not limited to)
the following:

Neural Network Theory & Models
-Mathematics of neural networks;
-Advanced learning algorithms/models;
-Neurodynamics;
-Stability and convergence analysis;
-Feedforward neural networks;
-Recurrent neural networks;
-Evolving neural networks;
-Self-organizing networks;
-Reinforcement learning;
-PCA and ICA;
-EM algorithm and mixture models;
-Ensemble learning;
-Kernel methods and support vector machine

Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Science
-Models of neurons;
-Simulation of neurons, networks, and systems;
-Neuroinformatics;
-Cognitive learning and memory;
-Attention and consciousness;
-Language;
-Emotion and motivation;
-Perceptual systems

Neural Network Applications
-Vision and image processing;
-Pattern recognition;
-Auditory processing;
-Speech processing/recognition;
-Robotics and control;
-Biometric and security;
-Time-series prediction;
-Financial engineering;
-Telecommunication;
-Manufacturing systems;
-Bioinformatics;
-Data mining/Web mining;
-Multimedia and information processing

Hybrid Systems and Hardware
-Fuzzy neural systems;
-Hybrid systems;
-Genetic algorithms;
-Evolutionary programming;
-Reconfigurable systems;
-Hardware implementation

Web links to supplementary materials (e.g., software, audio, video,etc.) in
the manuscripts are encouraged. However, the manuscript must be self-contained
and reviewers will not be required to review the supplementary materials.

Accepted papers will be published in Lecture Notes in Computer Science
(LNCS) by Springer-Verlag (approval pending). In addition, a special issue on
Neural Information Processing will be published in Neurocomputing based on
selected papers with substantial expansion after further review.

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Enquiry and Information

ICONIP2006 Secretariat
Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin, NT, Hong Kong

http://www.iconip2006.org/
E-mail: iconip2006@cse.cuhk.edu.hk

 

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Tel: +852 3943 8288 Fax: +852 2603 5333******************************************************************************** Conference Chairs Conference Chair: Prof. S.Y. Kung, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Program Co-Chairs: Prof. P.P. Wang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Prof. Y. Cheng, National Taiwan University, Taiwan Organizing Chair: Prof. J.W.T. Leung, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

 

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Tel: (852) 2609 8447
Fax: (852) 2603 5024

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Thank you for sharing the information about the 13th International Conference on Neural Information Processing (ICONIP2006). It sounds like a fantastic opportunity for researchers and experts in the field to come together and exchange knowledge and ideas. I am particularly interested in the wide range of topics that will be covered, including neural network theory, computational neuroscience, and hybrid systems. The call for papers is also intriguing, and I am sure the selected papers will contribute greatly to the advancement of neural information processing. The conference social events and local attractions also sound like a great way to promote interactions among delegates. I am looking forward to learning more about this conference and potentially attending. Thank you again for sharing this information.