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Preliminary Announcement
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ICML'96
13th International Conference on Machine Learning
Bari, Italy, July 3-6, 1996
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Early Registration Deadline is May 24, 1996
Hotel Reservation Deadline is May 24, 1996
(As the city of Bari has recently decided to host, in the same week of
the conference, the World Youth Games, it is highly recommended to
reserve your rooms as soon as possible.)
The 13th International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML'96)
will be held in Bari, Italy, during July 3-6,1996, with informal
workshops on July 3rd. The conference will include presentation of
refereed papers, and three invited lectures by:
* Heikki Mannila (University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland)
* Andrew Moore (Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA)
* Vladimir Vapnik (AT&T Research, Murray Hill, NJ)
Please note that the 9th Conference on Computational Learning
Theory (COLT-96) will be also held in Italy, precisely in Desenzano
sul Garda, on June 28th-July 1st, 1996. We offer reduced registration
fees to attendees who register for both conferences.
This preliminary announcement, which omits the final technical
program, is being provided so that travel arrangements can be made as
early as possible. An updated announcement, including the technical
program, will be distributed sometime in April.
General Information
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Location
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Bari (450.000 inhabitants) is the capital of Apulia (or Puglia in
Italian), one of the most active regions in Southern Italy. Apulia is
characterized by the presence of both plains and hills and extended
contact with the sea. Apulia faces both Adriatic and Ionian seas, and
this factor determines its climate, characterized by the long,
pleasant, airy summers typical of the central Mediterranean areas. Its
coast stretches for 800 kilometers. Bari is certainly one of the
busiest meeting points in Southern Italy. The old part of the town,
dating back to the Middle Age, is particularly interesting for its
architecture and traditions, while the new part is a modern business
city. Bari's surroundings present some of the most interesting
historical and touristic sites in Southern Italy.
How to reach Bari
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Bari is accessible by air, train and car.
Traveling by air, Bari is connected to Rome (1 h) and Milan (1.20
h), by means of direct flights to/from Bari's Palese Airport.
Traveling by train, Bari is directly connected to Naples (4-5 h),
Rome (6-7 h), Bologna (7-9 h), Milan (9-11 h), Turin (12 h) and Venice
(10 h).
Traveling by car, Bari is served by two highways, namely A16,
which links Bari to Rome, and A14 (Adriatic line) which links Bari to
Bologna. Bologna can be easily reached from all cities in Northern
Italy.
Climate
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Bari enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate common to the whole of
Southern Italy. There is very little rain during the summer months
(the average annual rainfall is between 500 and 700 mm), and average
temperatures are 25-26 degrees (Centigrades) with long stable periods
of fine warm weather.
Registration
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Please complete the attached registration form, and return it with
payment for the full amount. The early registration (postmark)
deadline is May 24, 1996 (Registration must be received by this date
in order to qualify for the discounted rate).
Registration fees include admission to all the technical sessions
(including the workshops), one copy of the conference proceedings,
conference kit, lunches on July 4-6 for the conference registrants,
and also the lunch on July 3rd for the registrants to both the
conference and to at least one workshop.
Please notice that the student registration fees only include
admission to the technical sessions and one copy of the proceedings.
In order to have the printed Notes of the workshops, additional
Lit. 15,000 are required for each set of notes.
Housing
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Please complete the attached hoter reservation form. Special rates for
the conference are guaranteed for reservation arrived in Bari no later
than May 24, 1996. As the city of Bari has recently decided to host,
in the same week of the conference, the World Youth Games, it is higly
recommended to reserve your rooms as soon as possible.
Meals
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During July 3-6 the lunch are included in the conference registration
fees.
Further Information
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If you have any questions or problems, please send email to
······@di.unito.it.
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ICML '96
13th International Conference on Machine Learning
July 3 - 6, 1996 - Bari (Italy)
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
Please return this form along with the deposit to:
CENTRO INTERNAZIONALE CONGRESSI,
II Trav. Via S. Matarrese, 3 - 70124 Bari, Italy
Telephone Number: (+39) 80-5617299, Fax Number: (+39) 80-5614533
Please type or print clearly
Name:__________________________________________________________________
______
Last First Title
(M/F)
Institution or Company:
____________________________________________________
Address:
________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
City Post Code Country
Telephone No: ___________________________ Fax No:_________________________
E-mail:______________________________________
REGISTRATION FEES (All Amounts Include Vat)
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CONFERENCE
By May 24, 1996 After May 24, 1996
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Regular Registrant Lit. 420.000 Lit. 520.000 |Lit.
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Student * Lit. 120.000 Lit. 150.000 |Lit.
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AI*IA Member (regular) Lit. 370.000 Lit. 470.000 |Lit.
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AI*IA Member (student) Lit. 100.000 Lit. 120.000 |Lit.
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COLT-96 registrant (regular) Lit. 370.000 Lit. 470.000 |Lit.
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COLT-96 registrant (student) Lit. 100.000 Lit. 120.000 |Lit.
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WORKSHOPS
W 1 W 2 W 3 W 4 W 5 Lit. 15.000 per workshop notes |Lit.
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Total amount Lit.
________________
*Students must enclose a document certifying their status.
I am sending the payment in Italian Lire for the amount of
Lit.__________________ payable to Centro Internazionale Congressi s.r.l.
Method of payment
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|_| Foreign draft/eurocheques payable to:
Centro Internazionale Congressi s.r.l.
|_| Bank transfer to: Centro Internazionale Congressi - Account no:
27/995 -
Banco di Napoli Ag. 6 - Via Giovanni XXIII 70124 Bari, Italy.
(cod. ABI 1010 - cod. CAB 04006)
Please enclose a copy of the bank transfer payment with your
registration
form.
|_| Credit Card
|_| VISA |_| EUROCARD / MASTERCARD |_| DINERS' CLUB
Card No. |_ |_ |_ |_ |_ | _| _|_ | _|_ |_ |_ |_ |_ |_ |_ |
Expiration date | _| _|/| _| _|
Cardholder's name (please print)__________________ Signature______________
SETTLEMENT
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Please make the amount payable in Italian lira to: Centro
Internazionale Congressi s.r.l. and send it to the Organizing
Secretariat. Registration cannot be confirmed if the present form is
not accompanied by the corresponding payment.
The bank charges must be added to the above amount. Any difference
will be settled locally.
In case a cancellation becomes necessary, it should be notified to
the organising secretariat in writing. The following refund policy
will be observed:
Cancellation of your participation before May 24, 1996: refund of paied
amount, less Lit. 50.000
Cancellation by June 24, 1996: 50% refund
Cancellation after this date: no refund.
All refunds will be forwarded after the Conference.
I have duly read the registration and cancellation regulations and
accept the conditions.
Date: ___________________ Signature:
______________________________________
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13th International Conference on Machine Learning
ICML '96
July 3 - 6, 1996 - Bari (Italy)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION FORM
Deadline: May 24, 1996
Please return this form along with the deposit to:
CENTRO INTERNAZIONALE CONGRESSI,
II Trav. Via S. Matarrese, 3 - 70124 Bari, Italy -
Telephone Number: (+39) 80-5617299, Fax Number: (+39) 80-5614533
Please type or print clearly
Name:__________________________________________________________________
______
Last First Title
(M/F)
Institution or Company:
____________________________________________________
Address:
________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
City Post Code Country
Telephone No: ___________________________ Fax No:_________________________
E-mail:_________________________
Name(s) of Accompanying
Person(s):____________________________________________________________
Last First
Hotels Category Rates per night
Single* Double
|_| 4 Star Lit.170.000/180.000 Lit. 220.000/250.000
|_| 3 Star Lit. 60.000/120.000 Lit. 100.000/200.000
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| Deposit |
| Single Double |
| |
|Lit. 170.000 Lit. 220.000 Lit. _________ |
| |
|Lit. 60.000 Lit. 100.000 Lit. _________ |
|_______________________________________________|
Total amount Lit. _______________
No. ___ Single Room(s) - No. ___ Double Room(s) -
Date of arrival: ______ Date of departure: ______ Number of Night(s):
____
I am sending a hotel deposit (price of 1 night per room), in Italian Lire
for the amount of Lit.__________________ payable to Centro Internazionale
Congressi s.r.l.
Method of payment
|_| Foreign draft/eurocheques payable to:
Centro Internazionale Congressi s.r.l.
|_| Bank transfer to: Centro Internazionale Congressi -
Account no: 27/995 - Banco di Napoli Ag. 6 - Via Giovanni XXIII -
70124 Bari, Italy - cod. ABI 1010 - cod. CAB 04006.
Please enclose a copy of the bank transfer payment with your
reservation form.
|_| Credit Card
|_| VISA |_| EUROCARD / MASTERCARD |_| DINERS' CLUB
Card No. | _| _|_ | _| _| _| _| _| _| _| _| _| _| _| _| _|
Expiration date |_|_|/|_|_|
Cardholder's name (please print)______________________
Signature_____________________________________
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
*Since the number of single rooms is limited, if necessary the
organization will reserve a double room for single occupancy, and the
rate will correspond approximately to the double room rate less at
least one continental breakfast.
The above mentioned rates include breakfast, service and VAT.
The organizing secretariat will send a hotel confirmation with all
necessary information to the applicant after having made the hotel
reservation.
Rooms at various hotels will be allotted on a first-come,
first-served basis. If all available rooms in the desired hotel
category are occupied, a room will be reserved in the nearest possible
category to the applicant's choice.
Should booking dates not be indicated on the hotel accommodation
form, the organization shall presume arrival July 2, 1996 and
departure July 7, 1996. After May 24, 1996, hotel reservations may
not be guaranteed.
SETTLEMENT
Please make the hotel deposit payable in Italian lira to: Centro
Internazionale Congressi s.r.l. Reservations cannot be accepted
without the hotel deposit. The deposit will be deducted from the hotel
bill which must be settled by the registrant on departure.
The bank charges must be added to the above amount. Any difference
will be settled locally.
In case a cancellation becomes necessary, it should be notified to
the organising secretariat in writing. The following refund policy
will be observed: if notification of cancellation is received by:
Up to 30 days before the first night of stay: refund of 70% of the
deposit
29 - 10 days before: refund of 20% of the deposit
less than 9 days before or if no notice given: no refund.
All refunds will be forwarded after the Conference.
I have duly read the registration and cancellation regulations and
accept the conditions.
Date: ______________________ Signature:
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