Frequently Asked Questions:

1.  How many speakers will be invited to this conference?
2.  How did you select invited speakers?
3.  Are my co-authors also invited?
4.  Can my co-author/research assistant present a paper instead of me?
5.  What about copyright for my paper and the CD collection of invited
     papers?
6.  Can I bring accompanying person(s) - spouse, children, relatives, etc., and are accommodations also
     available for them?
7.  Is there alternate, less expensive housing nearby?
8.  Who are we trying to influence?
9.  What will be the outcome of the trip?
10. What equipment will I find in the classrooms for my presentation?
11. When will the final program be on line?
12. What is the dress code for the conference?

Answers:

1.  The initial goal was to have a maximum of 200 people. Despite the large initial interest, because the major goal of this conference is quality, not quantity, we
     are not planning to expand that number      .
2.  The goal is to have:
     33% scientists from the list of the most referenced researchers
     33 percent VIPs from industry
     33 percent young talent who have recently published papers of interest
     1 percent organizers.
3.  Yes, we do extend our invitation to all of your co-authors. They are invited under the
     same conditions you are. They do NOT count accompanying persons. They do pay the
     conference fee and for their accommodations.
4.  Yes. We will allow your co-author/research assistant to present your paper
     in the event that you are unable to attend the conference, or you do attend, but
     prefer to give this person the opportunity to present.
5.  Authors retain copyright on their papers (which means that they can reuse them later),
     but they also give CAITA 2004 permission to publish the CD and to place the paper on the conference
     Web site. Some authors will later be asked to submit a chapter
     for an edited book to be published by a leading U.S. publisher (based directly or indirectly on their CAITA 2004
     paper). Those who accept the invitation, will have to pass the
     copyright to that publisher, free of charge.
6.  Yes.
7.  The basic idea is that everyone stays at the CAITA 2004 premises, for maximal interaction and
     to be isolated from the attractions of the city.
8.  The goal is to make a step forward, through a synergistic interaction of experts in the
     field, and to tighten the connections among them.
9.  You will have the opportunity to meet other 200+ experts and colleagues from all over the
     world, to exchange ideas with them and to develop new collaborations.
10. Each classroom at CAITA 2004 are equipped with a PC and a beam
     for PowerPoint presentation, one Internet connection, overhead projectors, etc.
     If you have other specific requirements please inform us in advance.
11. The final program will be on-line not later than one weak prior to the conference.
12. Casual attire will be acceptable for the conference.