-------------------------------------------------------------------------- ##### ####### # #### ## #### #### ##### # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #### #### # # ###### # # # ###### # # ##### # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #### # # #### #### # ##### # --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greetings from the ICASSP-97 Committee. Listed below you will find an ICASSP-97 Update. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ************** 1) Technical program The technical program may be viewed on the WWW at http://www-nt.e-technik.uni-erlangen.de/icassp97/ along with other useful information such as travel, dining, and entertainment. 2) Opening and Award Ceremony All ICASSP participants are cordially invited to this impressive experience in the Gasteig Philharmonic Hall. Please note the date of the ceremony : Monday, 21 April, 9.00 a.m. 3) Registration (if you are already registrated, please ignore this messag e) Please note that hotel accomodation can not be guaranteed after March 15, 1997. Registration forms are available : + on the WWW-Page: http://www-nt.e-technik.uni-erlangen.de/icassp97/ Please choose title "Registration". + by anonymous ftp at: ftp://ftp-nt.e-technik.uni-erlangen.de/pub/icassp97/authorkit The relevant file is registration.ps + by ICASSP 97 Conference Secretariat: CSM, Congress & Seminar Management Industriestrasse 35 D-82194 Groebenzell Phone: +49 8142 570183 Fax : +49 8142 54735 Email: 100621.1451@compuserve.com Please send registration form to the ICASSP 97 Conference Secretariat + with mail : CSM, Congress & Seminar Management Industriestrasse 35 D-82194 Groebenzell + or with fax : Fax : +49 8142 54735 WHAT DOES REGISTRATION INCLUDE? a) Conference Proceedings on CD-ROM. b) Admission to all technical sessions and exhibits. c) Welcome Reception and Exhibitors Reception. d) Coffee during the breaks PLEASE NOTE: Conference Registration does NOT include a paper copy of the proceedings. Furthermore, if you want to guarantee that one will be printed and available either before or at the conference, you MUST place an order with your paid registration by March 1, 1997. Only a small number will be printed in excess of the number ordered. Once these are gone, copies will only be available through the IEEE (at a higher price). In addition, please note that full registration does NOT include a ticket for the Bavarian Evening. If you wish to attend this event, tickets may be purchased for DM 90. We believe that the program will be exceptional! So plan on attending. If you have any other questions or need additional information, feel free to contact me or the appropriate member of our technical committee. We are looking forward to seeing you at ICASSP 97 and to a successful conference. We thank you for your interest and participation. Regards from Munich, M. Lang H. Fastl General Chair, ICASSP 97 Registration Chair, ICASSP 97