ICCI04

Scope

Cognitive Informatics (CI) is a cutting-edge and multidisciplinary research area that tackles the fundamental problems shared by modern informatics, computation, software engineering, AI, cybernetics, cognitive science, neuropsychology, medical science, philosophy, linguistics, and life sciences. CI is the transdisciplinary study of cognitive and information sciences, which investigates into the internal information processing mechanisms and processes of the natural intelligence � human brains and minds � and their engineering applications in computing and ICT industries.

The development and the cross fertilization between the above science and engineering disciplines has led to a whole range of extremely interesting new research areas known as CI. Following the successful organization of the First and Second IEEE International Conference on Cognitive Informatics (ICCI�02 and ICCI'03), the theme of the Third IEEE International Conference on Cognitive Informatics (ICCI'04) is on "Autonomous Computing and Cognitive Processes." The objectives of ICCI'04 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 perspectives on subject areas including, but not limited to, the following:

� Informatics	� Cognitive Science	� Cognitive Informatics (CI)
Nature of software	Natural intelligence	Autonomous computing
Quantum information processing	Philosophy of mind	Intellectual foundations of informatics
Bioinformatics	Brain organization	Information models of the brain
Quantum information processing	Cognitive mechanism and process	Informatics foundations of software engineering
Artificial intelligence	Memory	Expressive mathematics
Fuzzy logic	Learning	Internal information processing mechanisms
Machine learning	Thinking	Software agent systems
Neural networks	Reasoning	Ergonomics
Pattern recognition	Problem solving	Informatics laws of software
Agent technologies	Cognitive linguistics	Knowledge representation
Web-based information systems	Neuropsychology	Neural computation

* Selected papers from the ICCI'04 proceedings will be published in International Journal(s), such as IEEE-TSMCC and IJCiNi.

� Paper Submission

* Submission of full papers due on Monday, March 29, 2004.

* Papers should be sent to both PC Co-Chairs by email attachment:

- Prof. Witold Kinsner (kinsner@ee.umanitoba.ca)

- Prof. Christine Chan (Christine.Chan@uregina.ca)

� Proposals for Workshops and Special Sessions in ICCI'04

* Proposals should be received by the Conference Chair by Monday, February 16, 2004:

- Prof. Yingxu Wang (wangyx@enel.ucalgary.ca)

� ICCI'04 Program

* See the ICCI'04 Advanced Program

* See the ICCI'03 Program

* See the ICCI'02 Program

* See the 16 Keynotes in ICCI'02 by prestigious and multidisciplinary experts from all over the world.

� Camera-Ready Papers

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

* Camera-ready papers due on Sunday, May 30, 2004

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

� Registration

* Registration form [PDF]

* Registration should be received by Monday, May 28, 2004

The Univ. of Victoria: The University of Victoria, one of Canada�s leading universities, provides both students and faculty with a unique learning environment. UVic has earned a reputation for commitment to research, scholarship and work-integrated learning. The university is widely recognized for its innovative and responsive programs and its interdisciplinary and international initiatives. Here, more than 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world enjoy a campus community that offers outstanding social, cultural, artistic, environmental and athletic opportunities. (UVic map)

Contact: ICCI 2004 Organization Chair, c/o Dean's Office, Faculty of Engineering, Univ. of Victoria, PO Box 3055, Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 3P6. Email: icci2004@engr.uvic.ca.

Accommodation: (a) Accommodation on Campus through university Residence Services: Tel: +1 (250) 721-8657, Email: keen@uvvm.uvic.ca, Web site: http://housing.uvic.ca/conference/conference_info.html . Reservation should be made before June 30, 2004. (b) Suggested Hotels [TAB].

The City: Victoria is the capital of British Columbia, Canada, located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island (map). The city of 300,000 is renowned for its natural beauty and mild climate, while the Pacific Ocean and majestic Olympic Mountains provide a spectacular backdrop. Unlike most other Canadian cities, winters are mild, and it hardly snows in Victoria.

Vancouver Island has regular ferry connections to Vancouver, and Victoria is served by an International Airport 30 minutes from the University.