Seventh International Conference on Image Processing and its Applications (IPA99) 12-15 July 1999 Manchester, UK You are cordially invited to participate in the seventh International Conference on Image Processing and its Applications, which will take place in Manchester, UK, during 12-15 July 1999. The conference is organized by the IEE. The conference programme and information on registration etc are on the Web at: http://www.iee.org.uk/Conf/IPA/ TUTORIAL PROGRAMME Four eminent experts will give an update on the lastest techniques in image processing and vision in this intensive tutorial. Those new to research in image processing and vision and the design of vision systems will find the tutorial of most benefit. The tutorial will also be valuable for those who need a refresher on currently important topics such as colour processing, low level vision, video database searching and evaluation of image quality. Because of the participative nature of the tutorials, the discussion periods will also provide opportunities for greater in-depth interaction with the accumulated knowledge of the presenters. For those furthering their education the tutorial will provide the opportunity to relate to the issues of today. For those working on image processing, image analysis, computer vision, inspection, surveillance, vehicle guidance, robotics or related areas of industry (as manufacturers of equipment, suppliers of services or as end users), the tutorial will provide the opportunity to become more informed and more effective. The target audience of the tutorial is all those with an interest in, or need to work on, imaging, image processing and vision systems.