[alife] CFP 10th International Workshop on Natural Computing

[yasuhiro suzuki]

10th International Workshop on Natural Computing, IWNC 10

May 14-15, 2016, Akita International University, Akita, JAPAN

Supported by Molecular Robotics, Grant in Aid for Scientific Research

SIGNAC, Japan Society for Artificial Intelligence


The series of International Workshops on Natural Computing initiated in
2006 grew up from the original interest in molecularcomputing. However,
within the years following this original initiative the topic of natural
computing became one of main directions of study in several disciplines.
Natural processes or even entire life started to be considered a form of
information processing with characteristics of computing. On the other
hand, information processing in natural systems became a source of
inspiration for innovation in computer science, artificial intelligence and
engineering. Moreover, computer simulation became a common tool for study
of nature. Following this general trend of mutual interactions of
disciplines the 10th International Workshop on Natural Computing is devoted
to the recent and future developments in research, practice, philosophical
reflection and creative activity within the crossroads of nature,
computing, information science, cognitive science, study of life and
culture.

    The intention of the workshop is to bring together a very wide range of
perspectives from philosophical to scientific ones, to visions of artists.
There will be an opportunity to present original and creative contributions
without any restriction by disciplinary divisions or the level of
advancement of research. Contributions from the beginning of the academic
or intellectual career are as welcome as those from its peak. Extended
versions of high quality papers presented at the workshop will be
considered after peer review for publication in the open access journal
Philosophies (MDPI, Basel, Switzerland) without publication fee.

INVITED SPEAKERS: Peper Ferdinand (NICT)


REGISTRATION: Participants do not have to pay registration fee, but they have
to cover from own funds the cost of travel, accommodation, and of the optional
social event (dinner). Registration for the workshop is necessary for the
purpose of planning and logistics.


CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS:  We invite submission of abstracts for intended
presentations at the workshop. Abstracts should be in English and they
should be sufficiently extensive to describe clearly the content of
presented work, but their expected volume is within 200-500 words. The
subject matter of presentations is not restricted to specific disciplines
or topics, but the originality of the presented work and relevance to the
main theme of the workshop is expected.  Contributed presentations are
planned for 30 minutes including 20-25 minute lecture and 5-10 minute
discussion.


*DEADLINE for submissions: May 6, 2016. Acceptance notices will be sent
within one week of submission, but not later than May 9, 2016.* Late
submissions may be considered, but in order to secure full consideration,
please meet the deadline. Submissions can be sent any time after this
announcement to ysuzuki at nagoya-u.jp or mjs at aiu.ac.jp



Submissions should include together with the abstract (information required
at the time of submission is marked with the asterisks):

-        Title of the presentation*

-        Names of the authors with an indication who will present*

-        Affiliations of the authors and their e-mail addresses*

-        E-mail address of the contact person*

-        Information regarding intended participation:

- How many participants?

- Which days? Two days, first, second?

- Do you need reservation for accommodation in Akita? For how many people?
How many hotel rooms? (info about accommodation is included below)

- Do you want to participate in the evening social event on Saturday
(dinner)? How many people of your party would participate in the dinner?

ACCOMMODATION: Participants in the workshop may stay in Krypton Hotel
(Official Guest Accommodation for AIU at the border of AIU campus) for
discounted price of 7,000 yen per night. However, to secure availability of
accommodation at Krypton Hotel please consider making arrangements for
reservation as early as possible by contacting us with your request. You
can make request at the time of submission of your abstract


ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:

Masami Hagiya (Tokyo University) hagiya at is.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Yasuhiro Suzuki (Nagoya University) ysuzuki at nagoya-u.jp

Marcin J. Schroeder (Akita International University) mjs at aiu.ac.jp