CFP: 2018 IEEE Latin American Conference on Computational Intelligence (LA-CCI)

[Yván Túpac]

FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS

2018 IEEE Latin American Conference on Computational Intelligence (LA-CCI)

Guadalajara, Mexico

 
November 7th -9th, 2018

Website:
http://la-cci.org/

Overview:
The IEEE Latin American Conference on Computational  Intelligence 2018 aims to
(1) bring together the Soft Computing community to present the latest achievements and innovations in the multiple areas of Computational Intelligence;
(2) to encourage participation by young researchers and, according to the LA-CCI Manifesto,
(3) to provide a high-level international forum for scientists, researchers, engineers, professionals and  educators to disseminate their research  results and exchange  views of  the future directions for the area of Computational Intelligence.

Main-Tracks:
1) Evolutionary & Swarm  Computation:
Evolutionary Computation, Swarm Intelligence, Artificial Immune Systems, Novel metaheuristics and hyperheuristics, Memetic and Collective intelligence, Nature and Bio-inspired methods, Artificial life, etc.

2) Neural & Learning Systems:
Machine Learning, Neural Computation, Complex Systems, Wavelets, Molecular and Quantum Computing, Brain-machine interfaces, Network Science, Heuristic Search, etc.

3) Fuzzy & Stochastic Modeling:
Fuzzy Logic, Fuzzy Control & Decision Making, Fuzzy pattern recognition, Rough Sets, Uncertainty Analysis, Fractals, Game Theory, Social Simulation, Multi-agent systems,
Symbolic Systems, Grey systems, etc.

Key-Speakers (confirmed):
Carlos Coello, Mexico
Carlos Lopez-Franco, Mexico
Esteban A. Hernandez-Vargas, Germany
Hojjat Adeli, USA
Jagannathan Sarangapani, USA
Nancy Arana-Daniel, Mexico
Oscar Castillo, Mexico
Patricia Melin, Mexico
Paul Werbos, USA
Vicenzo Piuri, Italy

Submissions:
Papers should be no longer than 6 pages with original contributions, using the IEEE conference format, available at the event homepage along with other instructions.  Papers can be submitted using the Easychair system
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=2018ieeelacci

Publication and Special Issues:
- Accepted and presented papers will be published in the IEEE LA-CCI 2018 Conference Proceedings and IEEE Xplore®.  LA-CCI was recently included in the Brazilian-Qualis and other lists of good conferences
- 2018 Top-papers of will be indexed with IEEE /Scopus & published as extended versions in Special Issues.

Important Dates: 
- Paper submissions: April 15, 2018
- Notification of acceptance: June 15, 2018
- Theses Contest Deadline: June 15, 2018
- Final paper submission: July 15, 2018 Early
- Theses Contest Result Notification: July 15, 2018
- Registration: July 15, 2018
- IEEE LA-CCI School on CI & Applications: November 7-9, 2018
- 2018 IEEE LA-CCI: November 7-9, 2018 Guadalajara-Mexico: 

In their singing, the mariachis reveal that Guadalajara is on a plain, a plain that has transformed into the second largest city in Mexico, a modern metropolis welcoming progress without disregarding the value of its traditions, forged during more than 450 years of history. 

The IT hub of Mexico waits for U!

ORGANIZERS

General Chairs:
Alma Y. Alanis, Mexico
Marco A. Perez-Cisneros, Mexico

Honorary Chair:
Carlos A. Coello, Mexico

Program Chairs:
Edgar N. Sanchez, Mexico
Oscar Castillo, Mexico
IEEE LA-CCI School Directors
Carlos Lopez-Franco, Mexico
Nancy Arana-Daniel, Mexico

Competitions Chair
Luis J. Ricalde, Mexico
Finance Chair and Treasurer
Dulce Valdivia, Mexico
Evolutionary & Swarm Computation Chair
Erik Cuevas, Mexico
Neural & Learning System Chair
Carlos Lopez-Franco, Mexico
Nancy Arana-Daniel, Mexico
Fuzzy & Stochastic Modeling Chair
Daniel Zaldivar, Mexico
Industrial Activities Chair
Eduardo Rangel

Publications Chairs:
Carmelo Bastos Filho, Brazil
Fernando Buarque de Lima Neto, Brazil

SUPPORTERS
Steering Committee:
Fernando Buarque de Lima Neto, Brazil (Chair)
Yván Jesús Túpac Valdivia, Peru
Cristian Rodriguez Rivero, Argentina   
Carmelo Bastos Filho, Brazil
Otilia Maria Alejandro Molina, Ecuador

Country Focal Point/Publicity Chairs: 
ARGENTINA: Leticia M. Seijas
-Universidade Nacional de Mar del Plata
BOLIVIA: Marcelo Saavedra Alcoba
-Escuela Militar de Ingeniería (EMI)
BRAZIL: Hugo Valadares Siqueira 
-Federal University of Technology of Paraná
COLOMBIA: Álvaro David Orjuela Cañón
-Universidad Antonio Nariño
CHILE: Pablo Estevez
-Universidad de Chile
ECUADOR: Ana Teresa Tapia Rosero
-Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral 
PERU:  Yván Jesús Túpac Valdivia
-Universidad Catolica San Pablo
VENEZUELA: Niriaska del Carmen Perozo 
-Universidad Centroccidental “L. Alvarado”

HIGH-LIGHTS:
During IEEE LA-CCI 2018, all participants will be able to attend the IEEE School on CI and Applications. This edition will offer thematic round-tables, a Post-Grad Contest & Doctoral
Consortium, social and cultural activities, and a record of high-profile speakers.
Guadalajara & Mexico are ready to host you!

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Dr. Yván Jesús Túpac Valdivia
Head, Professor and Researcher
School of Computer Science
San Pablo Catholic University (UCSP)
http://www.ucsp.edu.pe/~ytupac
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