=============================================================== C A L L FOR P A R T I C I P A T I O N =============================================================== SMI & SM '04 International Convention on Shapes and Solids Genova, ITALY, June 6-12, 2004 + International Summer School on Computational Methods for Shape Modeling and Analysis Genova, ITALY, June 14-18, 2004 =============================================================== http://smism04.ge.imati.cnr.it =============================================================== Extended dealine for hotel booking without price surcharge until May 15 =============================================================== DEAR COLLEAGUES: The Shape Modeling International Conference (SMI) and the ACM Symposium on Solid Modeling and Applications (SM) are two of the most important annual events that deal with the theoretical and algorithmic foundations for modeling and visualizing real or virtual shapes in a variety of manufacturing, engineering, biomedical scientific or entertainment applications. To stimulate the interaction between these two communities, the two events have been scheduled one after the other in 2004, as part of the Convention on Shapes and Solids (SMI&SM04) which will be held in Genova, Italy. The symposium will be followed by the International School on Computational Methods for Shape Modeling and Analysis. It is meant for PhD, PostDoc or researchers with either a computer science, informatics or mathematics background, and prior knowledge of geometric modeling techniques. It will focus on different aspects of shape modeling, processing and analysis, and the final programme will include training on the most up-to-date topics of the field. Convention and school program/schedules can be found at: http://smism04.ge.imati.cnr.it LOCATION OF THE CONVENTION: The Convention will be located at the 1st floor of the beautiful Palazzo Ducale, the main ancient seat of power of the Republic of Genova and the Doge's residence. The Sala del Maggior Consiglio will provide a wonderful background for the SMI&SM04 events. The SMI&SM04 reception will be organized in the Acquarium of Genova, and will include a guided tour of the Acquarium and a dinner in the Dolphin and Shark Halls. Views of the location are available at: http://smism04.ge.imati.cnr.it/location.html Please, note that Genova will be the European capital of Culture for the year 2004 and the programme organized for this reason is very dense of events. Therefore, we strongly reccommend to proceed with hotel booking as soon as possible.A limited number of rooms are available and guaranteed until MAY 15! LOCATION OF THE SCHOOL: Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche - Area della Ricerca via De Marini, 6 - 16149 Genova - Italy http://www.ge.cnr.it/Area/inglese/Area/informazioni/sede.htm REGISTRATION: For organisation purposes we are asking to send your registration form filled as soon as possible in even if you intend to pay the registration fee directly at the event. Please note that the convention and the school require two different registrations. Instructions at: http://smism04.ge.imati.cnr.it/registration.html (for the convention) http://smism04.ge.imati.cnr.it/intro_school.html (for the school) CHAIRS AND CONTACTS: Convention Honorary Chair: Prof. Tosiyasu L. Kunii Convention Chair: Bianca Falcidieno Convention Secretariat: Marinella Pescaglia and Sandra Burlando Local organizing committee: mailto:smism04@ge.imati.cnr.it =======================