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	 Program: Australian Joint Conference on AI

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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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