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ARTIST 2006 Interdisciplinary Workshop on Artificial Immune Systems

21st - 22nd November, 2006

Pavilion Hotel, York


ARTIST are pleased to be organising a 3rd workshop on Artificial Immune Systems. Following on from the success of our previous workshops, this workshop will be focussed on two aspects. The first will be an opportunity for people to present their work as a poster (and or computer demonstrations), the second will be on the future challenges for AIS research in general. This is an excellent opportunity to find out the latest advances in AIS research and contribute to the discussions as to where the area should go next.

People are asked to contribute by preparing a poster (A1 size max), outlining their research over the past few years. The idea is that the posters are not exclusively technical, but rather summarise ideas and possible future work. These will form the basis of group discussions on the first day. The second day will begin with a panel session. Each panel member has been asked to speak for 20 minutes on the current state of AIS research and where they think it should go next. Panel members have been taken from the ARTIST executive board, but they also reflect a wide range of backgrounds and opinion, so it should get very interesting! The afternoon will then be dedicated to discussions and focus group formation based on the panel discussions.

A main objective of the workshop is for attendees to make contacts and establish working relationships with other researchers in the area, with a view to future collaborations.

Panel members are:

  • Dr Peter Bentley (UCL)
  • Mr Simon Forrest (NCR)
  • Dr Emma Hart (Napier)
  • Dr Andy Hone (University of Kent)
  • Dr Mark Neal (University of Wales, Aberystwyth)
  • Dr Adrian Robins (University of Nottingham)
  • The session will be chaired by Prof Andy Tyrrell (University of York), and scribe will be Dr Jon Timmis (University of York).

    Agenda: Tuesday 21st

    1200 Arrive for Lunch
    1315 Welcome and introduction by Jon Timmis
    1330 Set up posters and computer demonstrations
    1345 Poster and demo. session begins
    1545 Coffee
    1615 Group formation and discussions
    1715 Feedback from groups
    1800 Presentation of best poster and best computer demonstration
    1930 Dinner

    Agenda: Wednesday 22nd

    0900 Panel session
    1030 Coffee
    1045 Resume panel session
    1230 Lunch
    1330 Discussions and focus group formation
    1600 End

    Registration

    Places are limited, so please book as early as possible using the application form below. ARTIST are covering some of the cost of this event, so registration is free. However, you will be required to cover your own travel expenses to and from the workshop. Any questions regarding the event, please contact Jon Timmis (jtimmis@cs.york.ac.uk)

    Application Form

    Please register by 20th October 2006