Eighteenth Annual Conference

on

 Neural Information Processing Systems

 

 

You are invited to participate in the Eighteenth Annual Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems, which is the premier scientific meeting on neural computation.

 

The NIPS Conference features a singletrack program, with contributions from a large number of intellectual communities. Presentation topics include: Algorithms and Architectures; Applications; Brain Imaging; Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence; Control and Reinforcement Learning; Emerging Technologies; Learning Theory; Neuroscience; Speech and Signal Processing; and Visual Processing.  All papers are rigorously reviewed. The Conference begins on Monday, December 13, with Poster and Demo Sessions and an opening night buffet (see details in Schedule of Events below).

 

A one-day Tutorial Program will be provided on Monday, December 13, prior to the opening of the Conference.  The program will offer a choice of six two-hour tutorials by leading scientists. The topics span a wide range of subjects including neuroscience, learning algorithms and theory, bioinformatics, image processing, and data mining.

 

The Demonstrations are an important component of the Conference.  They enable researchers to highlight scientific advances, systems, and technologies in ways that go beyond conventional poster presentations. It provides a unique forum for demonstrating advanced technologies —both hardware and software —and fostering the direct exchange of knowledge.  The demonstrations will take place in the evening, on Monday, December 13, and Tuesday, December 14.

 

The Poster Sessions will take place Monday through Wednesday evenings (December 13 – 15) during the Conference.  The sessions offer high-quality posters and an opportunity for researchers to share their work and exchange ideas in an collegial setting.  The majority of contributions accepted at NIPS are presented as posters.

 

The Post-Conference Workshop Program takes place in Whistler, B.C. at the Westin Resort and Spa.  There will be 15 workshops covering a wide range of topics from neuroscience to machine learning. The workshop schedule allows time for informal discussions,skiing and other winter sports.

 

Scheduled Events 

Tutorials

 

Monday, December 13

 

7:30 – 9:30 am -- Breakfast

8:00 am – 6:00 pm – Registration

 

9:30 am – 5:30 pm -- Tutorials

 

Conference

 

Monday, December 13

 

1:00 pm – 6:30 pm Poster Setup and Preview

 

6:30 pm -- Opening Buffet

The usual after-dinner presentations will occur

before dinner and the buffet will run into the poster

session (new this year).

Desserts and coffee will be available all evening until 10:00 pm

 

7:30 – 12:00 midnight  -- Poster and Demo Sessions

 

Tuesday, December 14

 

7:00 – 9:00 am -- Breakfast

7:30 am – 6:00 pm -- Registration

1:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Poster/Demo Setup and Preview

 

8:30 am – 12:00 pm – Conference Sessions

2:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Conference Sessions

 

Wednesday, December 15

 

7:00 – 9:00 am -- Breakfast

8:00 am – 6:00 pm – Registration Desk Open

1:00 pm – 6:00 pm -- Poster Setup and Preview

 

8:30 am – 12:00 pm -- Conference Sessions

2:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Conference Sessions

 

7:30 pm – 12:00 midnight -- Poster Sessions

  

Thursday, December 16

 

7:00 – 9:00 am – Breakfast

8:00 am – 6:00 pm – Registration Desk Open

 

8:30 am – 12:00 noon -- Sessions

 

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm -- Buses Depart for Workshops

 

 

Workshops

 

Thursday, December 16

 

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm -- Welcoming Reception and

Registration

 

Friday, December 17

 

7:00 am – 11:00 am – Registration Desk Open

 

7:30 am – 10:30 am -- Workshop Sessions

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm -- Workshop Sessions

 

Saturday, December 18

 

7:30 am – 10:30 am -- Workshop Sessions

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm -- Workshop Sessions

 

7:30 pm – 10:30 pm -- Banquet and Wrap Up