Newsgroups: comp.sys.transputer
From: jon@wraith.cs.uow.edu.au (Jonathon Gray)
Subject: Parallel Computing and Transputers Conference (PCAT'94)
Summary: Further Information and Booking Form for PCAT'94, Australia
Keywords: parallel, transputers, conference, Australia
Organization: University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
Date: 22 Jun 1994 01:33:53 +1000
Message-ID: <2u7191$prh@wraith.cs.uow.edu.au>

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     * PCAT'94: PARALLEL COMPUTING and TRANSPUTER CONFERENCE *
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University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW, Australia
9th - 10th November 1994

The 1994 Australian Parallel Computing and Transputer Conference will be 
hosted by the University of Wollongong and will be held on campus from 
Wednesday, 9th November to Thursday, 10th November, 1994.

Aim and Theme 
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The Conference aim is to provide a forum to share ideas and experiences in 
the areas of parallel computing and transputers: research, development and 
applications.

Who should attend 
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The Conference is aimed at researchers and developers in both academia and 
industry: in particular those involved in, but not restricted to, the 
following areas:
  -  Parallel languages
  -  Parallel algorithms
  -  Parallel and distributed applications
  -  Distributed operating systems
  -  Transputer and other parallel architectures

Programme
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The conference programme consists of: invited and contributed papers, a 
vendors exhibition, posters on selected topics, an industrial session, and 
a panel session.  A more detailed programme will be made available nearer 
the conference date.

Invited speaker
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Vaidy Sunderam of Emory University, Atlanta, USA will present a keynote 
address on "New Initiatives in Heterogeneous Parallel Computing".

Tutorial
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A tutorial on "PVM and Auxiliary Tools" will be held on Tuesday 8th 
November, the day before the conference begins.  The tutorial includes 
lectures by Vaidy Sunderam and practical sessions of software 
demonstrations.

PCAT'94 Participants 
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A number of institutions and international companies with an interest in 
parallel computing will be attending this conference.  Vendors of parallel 
computing hardware and software have been invited to exhibit their latest 
products.

Social Program
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The conference dinner will be held on Wednesday 9th of November.  The price 
for this is included in the registration fee.  Information on other 
activities available in the Sydney/Wollongong area is available on request 
from the conference organisers.

Paper Submissions
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The conference proceedings will be published by IOS Press (Amsterdam) and 
will be available in published form at the conference.  The proceedings 
will include invited and contributed papers in full, and posters as one 
page abstracts.  All papers will be refereed by the Programme Committee.  
Authors wishing to submit should send full papers of 6-10 A4 pages in size.  
There is no required format for this initial submission; although single 
column, single spaced, 10 or 12 point font is preferred.  However, final 
versions of accepted papers must conform to the IOS Press camera ready 
instructions and will be limited to 12 pages maximum (including figures).  
These instructions will be sent to successful authors when notified of the 
referees' decision.  One page abstracts, for poster presentation only, may 
also be submitted.  Deadlines are:
    submission of paper or abstract       31st July 1994
    notification                          31st August 1994
    camera ready copy                     30th September 1994

Registration
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Those wishing to attend the conference are requested to complete the 
attached form and to return it, along with a registration fee, to the 
conference address given below.  The registration fee includes: attendance 
at the conference and exhibition, a copy of the conference proceedings, 
conference dinner, tea/coffee and lunches on 9th/10th November.  The 
tutorial fee includes a copy of the tutorial notes, morning and afternoon 
tea/coffee, and lunch on 8th November.  The fees, in Australian dollars, 
are as follows:

Early registration, before 30th September             $250 
Late registration, after 30th September               $270 
Full time students (not including conference dinner)  $110 
Extra conference dinners (for students, spouses etc.)  $50
Tutorial fee                                           $80

Cheques, bank drafts, or money orders should be made payable to "PCAT'94".  
The amount must be payable in Australian dollars and drawn on an Australian 
bank, ALL charges must be paid by the sender.  Alternatively, the fees may 
be transferred directly to the conference account:
  National Australia Bank
  University of Wollongong Branch
  branch number 082-886, account number 625286440

Cancellations received before 30 September will be refunded in full less 
admininstrative charges.

Venue and Accommodation
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The University of Wollongong has been selected as the venue for PACT'94.  
The University campus lies on the outskirts of Wollongong, about 3 km from 
the city centre.  Wollongong is situated on the New South Wales south 
coast, next to the Pacific Ocean, 80 km (50 miles) due south of Sydney.  
The University campus is adjacent to the F6 freeway, and it is about one 
hour's drive from Sydney airport.  There is a regular and frequent train 
service from Sydney, and the journey time from Sydney central station to 
Wollongong is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.  The rainforest-covered 
escarpment, especially Mount Keira, forms a spectacular backdrop to the 
University campus.  Close by are some of the best beaches in Australia.  In 
November, the climate is usually warm, dry, and sunny.  For overseas 
visitors, the southern Spring/early-Summer is a great time of the year to 
visit Australia.

For visitors arriving by car, there is parking available on the University 
campus.

On-campus accommodation is not available for the conference, but a range of 
accommodation is available in Wollongong.  Some accommodation near to the 
campus includes:

Novotel Northbeach, 14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong  (5 star hotel)
Tel: 042-213065  Fax: 042-291705  Single/Double/Twin: 160

Boat Harbour Motel, Cnr Campbell & Wilson Sts., Wollongong 2500
Tel: 042-289166  Fax: 042-264878  Single: 76  Double: 83

Golden Pacific North Beach Motel, 16 Pleasant Avenue, North Wollongong
Tel: 042-263000  Fax: 042 -83853  Single: 50  Double: 60   Twin: 75

The room charges (in Australian dollars) given above are per room per night, 
and are given for guidance only - obtain a quote direct from the hotel before
booking.  A more extensive list of accommodation in Wollongong is available on
request from the conference organisers.

ALL accommodation booking and payment must be done directly with the 
hotel/motel, not through the conference.

Conference Organisers
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Dr Jonathan Gray, Computer Science, University of Wollongong
Dr Fazel Naghdy, Electrical Engineering, University of Wollongong

Programme Committee
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A. Prof. David Abramson, Griffith University
Mr. George Bryan, University of Western Sydney, Nepean 
Ms. Ruth Christie, Queensland University of Technology
A. Prof. Greg Doherty, University of Wollongong
Dr. Jonathan Gray, University of Wollongong
A. Prof. Tom Hintz, University of Technology, Sydney
Dr. John Hulskamp, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Dr. Wayne Moore, Charles Sturt University
Dr. Fazel Naghdy, University of Wollongong
Dr. Golshah Naghdy, University of Wollongong

Address for all correspondence 
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PCAT'94
Dept of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Wollongong
Northfields Avenue
Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
Phone: +61(0)42-213398
Fax:   +61(0)42-213236
email: pcat@cs.uow.edu.au




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