ICCI02

Scope

Cognitive Informatics (CI) is a cutting-edge and profound interdisciplinary research area that tackles the common root problems and foundations of modern informatics, computation, software engineering, AI, and life sciences. CI is a new frontier that studies internal information processing mechanisms and processes of the brain, and their applications in computing and ICT industries.

Conventional information theory (Shannon, 1948) treats information as a measure of the probability of messages received from a channel. It was focused on information transmission rather than information itself. Modern information theory perceives information as any aspect of the natural world that can be abstracted and digitally represented. With this orientation, information is regarded as entities of messages, rather than a probabilistic measurement of them as in classical information theory. However, it is recognized that the current information theories are still a category of external informatics. Complementing to these, there is a whole range of extremely interesting new research areas known as CI, a term which was recently coined by the organizers of this conference. CI draws the attention of research on the internal information processing mechanisms of the brain, which will be the foundation of next generation IT and AI technologies, such as neural computers, bio-computers, quantum information processing, and powerful ICT systems.

The theme of the First IEEE International Conference on Cognitive Informatics (ICCI'02) is on the natural information processing mechanisms and cognitive processes. The objectives of ICCI'02 are to draw attention of researchers, practitioners and graduate students on the investigation of cognitive mechanisms and processes of human information processing, and to stimulate the international effort on cognitive informatics research and engineering applications. Original papers are invited from multidisciplinary researchers and practitioners on subject areas including, but not limited to, the following:

Informatics	Cognitive Science	Cognitive Informatics (CI)
Nature of software	Natural intelligence	Intellectual foundations of informatics
Quantum information processing	Philosophy of mind	Internal information processing
Bioinformatics	Brain organization	Information models of brain
Quantum information processing	Cognitive mechanism and process	Informatics foundations of software engineering
Artificial intelligence	Memory	Expressive mathematics
Fuzzy logic	Learning	Intellectual roots of computing
Machine learning	Thinking	Comparative programming languages
Neural networks	Reasoning	Extension of human memories
Pattern recognition	Problem solving	Informatics laws of software engineering
Agent technologies	Cognitive linguistics	Knowledge representation
Web-based information systems	Neuro psychology	Neural computation

ICCI'02 Preliminary Program

* We've put together a highly interesting program. See ICCI'02 Program and welcome to participation.

* See 16 Keynote Speeches by prestigious and multidisciplinary experts from all over the world.

* Know solutions for the root problems in computing and the trend of next generation IT technologies.

Camera-Ready Papers

* IEEE paper format, example, instructions, and copyright form are available via the links.

* Camera-ready papers due on Friday, May 31, 2002.

* Camera-ready papers should be sent to both IEEE CS Press and the PC Chair by email attachment.

Registration: Registration form.

The City: Calgary is an attractive and dynamic city. Situated on the banks of the Bow River near Alberta's majestic Rocky Mountains, Calgary's diverse landscape lends itself to a variety things to do and places to see. The Calgary attractions, including the Glenbow Museum, Calgary Tower, Canada Olympic Park and Eau Claire Market, are
great places to visit year-round. (Calgary map)

Banff: is located in the heart of Banff National Park in Alberta's Rocky Mountains; a picturesque mountain town located 1.5 hours from Calgary and just a short trip from the mountain areas of Lake Louise, Kananaskis Country and Canmore. Banff has everything for all types of visitors. From luxury escorted motor coach tours, to adventure tours featuring skiing, snowboarding, rock-climbing, white-water rafting - the list is endless. There is a vast range of activities available too, from bathing in a hot springs to arts festivals.

Univ. of Calgary: The University of Calgary is a research and teaching university of growing national and international stature. According to the Canadian Association of University Business Officers, the U of C is the most research-intensive university in Alberta and among the top 10 in Canada. Research funding exceeds $134.5 million per year. The U of C is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading research university. It is a member of nine national Centres of Excellence; the Canadian International Development Agency named the U of C a Centre of Excellence in International Development. (U of C map)

Accommodation: (a) Accommodation on Campus through university Residence Services. Tel: +1 403 220 3210. Web page: http://www.ucalgary.ca/residence/SAOptions.html. Prices: from $33.99 up, depending on double or single occupancy, size of room etc. Reservation should be made before June 7, 2002 (after this date reservation will not be guaranteed.) (b) Best Western Village Park Inn, Toll free reservation line: 1-888-774-7716, Email: cblacha@villageparkinn.com, contact person: Connie Blacha. Cost: $109.00 per night plus tax. Lovely hotel within 10 minutes walk of the University of Calgary. Reservation should be made before July 18, 2002.