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MCAT'93

ADVANCE NOTICE & FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS

3rd Australian Multi-Media Communications,
Applications and Technology Workshop

14th-15th July 1993
University of Wollongong,
Wollongong, New South Wales
AUSTRALIA

Following the success of the first two Australian Multi-Media
Communications, Applications and Technology Workshops, we are pleased
to announce the Third Workshop will be held at the University of
Wollongong on Wednesday, 14th and

Thursday, 15th July 1993.  The Workshop will coincide with the
Australian Broadband Switching and Services Symposium (ABSSS) 1993 to
be held at the University from Monday, 12th to Wednesday,
14th of July 1993.

The two-day Workshop will enable researchers, users, manufacturers and
others with interest in multi-media to meet and exchange information,
discuss applications, and take stock of the latest research and
development in this fast-growing and exciting field. The program is
expected to be complemented by demonstrations of latest equipment from
manufacturers and other organisations.

Papers are invited for presentation in the Workshop in the following
areas:

        -       applications of multi-media systems
        -       multi-media communications on existing and future networks
        -       human factors in multi-media interactions
        -       multi-media software developments and utilities
        -       multi-media hardware
        -       standards related to multi-media
        -       miscellaneous topics in multi-media technology

Papers will be refereed from extended abstracts.  Authors whose papers
are accepted will be expected to present them in person. The proposed
schedule is as follows:

12th April 1993         Extended abstracts (500 words) giving results
                        and conclusions
 1st   May 1993         Notification of acceptance
 1st  June 1993         Completed Papers Received

A fee of $200 will be charged to cover Workshop Proceedings, morning
and afternoon teas, lunches and organisational expenses.  For those
registering for both MCAT'93 and ABSSS'93, a special combined rate of
$350 will apply.  Discounts will be available for early registration.
A combined ABSSS/MCAT Conference Dinner is being organised.

Demonstrations of equipment or research prototypes are invited and
exhibitors are asked to contact the Workshop Chairman  as soon as
possible for reservation of floor space.  AARNet (Internet) access will be
available.

For further information, to have your name added to mailing lists, or
to submit an extended abstract please contact:

        Dr H.W. Peter Beadle,
        MCAT'93 Chairman,
        Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
        University of Wollongong,
        Northfields Avenue,
        Wollongong.  N.S.W.  2522.
        AUSTRALIA

        Tel:    +61-42-21-3412
        Fax:    +61-42-21-3236 or +61-42-21-3408
        E-mail: beadle@uow.ed.au

This Workshop may be eligible to be included in a Structured Training
Program under recent legislation for The Australian Government Training
Guarantee.


When responding please copy, complete and return the following form (by
post, fax or e-mail).

Responses are required by 1st February 1993.

______________________________________________________
MCAT'93 PRELIMINARY REGISTRATION

NAME:
ORGANISATION:
ADDRESS:
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail:

(Please place a X in the appropriate boxes bleow)

Prefered communication method:
        [  ] Post,
        [  ] FAX,
        [  ] E-mail.

[  ]    Include me on the mailing list to receive further information
[  ]    I expect to attend the dinner on July 13, 1993.
[  ]    I expect to present a paper.

                Tentative Title:


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--
Peter Beadle
Electrical and Computer Engineering
The University of Wollongong
Northfields Avenue