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WELCOME TO MONTREAL
CLIMATE IN MONTREAL
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
CUSTOMS INFORMATION
MONTREAL AIRPORT
RENTAL CAR INFORMATION
CURRENCY
TAXATION
GETTING AROUND
CONFERENCE VENUE & HOW TO GET THERE
NEIGHBORHOODS
PLACES TO EXPLORE
ORGANIZED TOURS
TIPPING
HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS
EXHIBITS
THANK YOU
AWARD RECIPIENTS
SIGNAL PROCESSING SOCIETY MEMBERS ELEVATED TO FELLOW
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
SPEAKER READY ROOM/PRESS ROOM
MEETING SCHEDULE
ASTRONAUT JULIE PAYETTE

WELCOME TO MONTREAL

Welcome to Montreal, the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec. Montreal is a modern yet historic island city with optimism and hope flooding through its streets. Montreal sits in the St. Lawrence River and gets its name from the 764 feet high Mont-Royal, the only high mountain in the Montreal landscape. Montreal, much like New York City, is considered the diverse business center of Canada, with the best of urban skyscrapers and historic French commodities. Montreal is the simplest way to get a taste of Europe while in North America; many visitors remark upon how certain areas of Montreal resemble the streets of Paris.  Major film companies come to Montreal to simulate both US and European cities.

Montreal’s population comprises of about 66% French speakers (Francophones), with most of the remaining population speaking English. Montreal is known as one of the safest and cleanest cities in North America. This tourist friendly metropolis is sure to provide you with a wonderful experience, as this bustling city is considered the Canadian capital for book publishing, film, architecture and design, and not to mention, the bagel capital of Canada, so be sure and enjoy all the adventure Montreal has to provide.

CLIMATE IN MONTREAL

May tends to be the middle of the short Spring season in Montreal. The average daily high temperatures for Montreal in May are 65°F or 18°C, with average low temperatures of 48°F or 9°C.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To visit Canada you:

** Visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.html to find the list of who will need a VISA. Citizens of U.S. and many European countries need no visa, but visit the above website for a more comprehensive list.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/applications/visa.html contains information on how to get your VISA.

The VISA application process should be initiated well in advance of your estimated departure date.

Canada does not pay for hospital or medical services for visitors. Make sure you have health insurance to pay your medical costs before you leave for Canada.

Contact a Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate for information on what you will need before coming to Canada. Most ICASSP attendees will not need a VISA, but they will need a passport.

Once you arrive:

A custom’s officer will ask you a few short questions when you arrive. To make this go quickly, keep your passport with you and not in your luggage.

The officer will stamp your passport or advise you how long you may stay in Canada. Feel free to ask questions if you are unsure about anything.

For VISAS, most applicants must have a passport and one passport size photograph. It may be helpful for an applicant to have a letter of invitation from the conference. If you need a personal letter of invitation to attend ICASSP 2004, please contact Miss Stephanie Cantu, Conference Management Services, scantu@cmsworldwide.com. You should provide her with your complete mailing address, e-mail address, and fax number. The letter of invitation with an original signature will be sent to you immediately.

CUSTOMS INFORMATION

The website for general customs information is: http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca and http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/customs/individuals/menu-e.html.

MONTREAL AIRPORT

P. E. Trudeau International Airport (recently renamed from Dorval Airport) is 22km (14 miles) southwest of downtown and by car the trip into town should take about 30 minutes from the airport.

You may want to check the Internet for discount airfares at: www.airfare.com or . Other reliable consolidators to consult for low fares include www.counciltravel.com or www.statravel.com. Non-U.S. and non-Canadian travelers can take advantage of the Visit USA airpasses offered by Continental (800 231-0856) and similar coupons from Air Canada (800 776-3000).

The Dorval Airport operates a shuttle between the airport and downtown terminal near The Queen Elizabeth hotel as well as many of the major hotels downtown. The shuttle service, L’Aerobus, operates daily about every 20 to 30 minutes between 5:10am and 11:10pm and costs about $11.00 one-way. L’Aerobus: (514) 931-9002

The VIA Rail network is Canada’s train system that can also be used to enter Montreal from other parts of Canada. The Gare Centrale (Central Station), at 935-rue de la Gauchetiere Ouest, is directly beneath The Queen Elizabeth hotel. Further information can be retrieved at: (514) 871-1331 or www.viarail.ca.

Amtrak also travels to Central Station from New York City. For information on train rides via Amtrak services call (800) USA-RAIL.

The Terminus Voyageur is Montreal’s main bus terminal and operates buses daily between all parts of Quebec. The Voyageur also connects to Ontario: hourly service to/from Ottawa and very frequent service to/from Toronto. More information on the Terminus Voyageur can be provided at: (514) 842-2281.

Greyhound Lines also provide transportation from certain U.S. cities into Montreal. Greyhound Canada (800-661-8747).

Taxi services charge a fixed rate of CAD$31 for transport between Trudeau Airport and Downtown Montreal. It takes about 25 minutes to get from the airport to the city center (about an 8-mile trip).

Departure Taxes

There is an airport departure tax of $55 placed on all international flights out of Canada, except those to US destinations. For the US destinations, the tax is 7% of the ticket value plus $6 to a maximum of $55. Most tickets include the departure tax; however, if your ticket was purchased outside of Canada, it may not include this tax.

For international flights, you should check in two hours before the scheduled departure.

Taxi Service

Taxi service is generally reliable. The meter begins at $2.50 and runs at $1.20 for each km. Three taxi services are listed below:

RENTAL CAR INFORMATION

There are many car rental companies in Montreal. Below is a list of major agencies. Check the telephone directory for additional companies.

It is important to note that the majority of traffic road signs are in French, so it might be helpful to carry a language translation dictionary with you if traveling by car. However, most traffic signs do follow general international standards (e.g., STOP, written ARRET in Quebec). Here are a few tips: one-way streets and illegal turns are indicated by arrows; no-entry is by a red circle with a dash; sud=south, nord=north, ouest=west, est=east; a P with a slash through it means no parking; parking is often restricted by day and hour (e.g., lun-ven means weekdays; lun=Monday, mardi=Tuesday, merc=Wednesday, jeudi=Thursday, ven=Friday; a 24 hour clock is used, thus 15h=3 pm); Finally, know that parking is not recommended directly in front of the Queen Elizabeth hotel, as it is a tow-away zone in rush hours.

Avis (514) 636-1902
(800) 879-2847 in Canada
or (800) 331-1084
Budget (800) 268-8900
(514) 636-0052
Discount (514) 286-1554
(800) 263-2355
Dollar (514) 344-5858 downtown
(800) 800-6000
Enterprise (800) 562-2886
(514) 931-3722
Hertz (800) 263-0600 in Canada
or (800) 654-3001 (514) 842-8537
National Tilden (514) 878-2771
(800) 387-4747

CURRENCY

The Canadian dollar ($) is divided into 100 cents (¢). Coins come in denominations of 1¢ (penny), 5¢ (nickel), 10¢ (dime), 25¢ (quarter), 1$ (loonie) and $2 (twoonie) pieces. Bills come in $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 denominations. $50 and $100 dollar bills are not accepted by some shops or services.

You may check the Currency Exchange Services at: www.foreignmoney.com or from www.us.thomascook.com.

ATMS are found in most of the same places as in the United States, but many times are labeled Automatique or Services Automatisés.

Most major credit cards are accepted. Visa and MasterCard dominate the market, followed by American Express, Diners Club, and enRoute.

You can also exchange your cash at the airport or at major banks downtown. Banks and other financial institutions offer a standard rate of exchange; the best exchange rates can be obtained by withdrawing funds from bank’s ATMs.

American Express (800) 807-6233
Thomas Cook (800) 287-7362

TAXATION

Most goods and services in Canada are taxed 7% by the federal government and appears on the bill as the TPS tax or also known as GST. In addition to this tax, Quebec also charges a 7.5% provincial tax on goods and services, including hotel accommodations. This tax appears as the TVQ tax. The total tax on most goods and services is thus 15%. Visitors to Montreal from outside the country can apply to have both the federal and provincial tax returned to them upon their departure. Be sure to keep all purchase receipts as proof of payment. This application form can be found in the Tax Refund for Visitors to Canada booklet. It’s available at most hotels, Tourist Information Centers, travel agents, duty-free shops, and shopping centers. You can also call the Visitor Rebate Program (800) 668-4748 (within Canada) or (902) 432-5608 (outside Canada); or visit the website: www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca.

GETTING AROUND

Public Transportation

The subway system, known as the Metro, is an efficient and safe way to get around Montreal. The trains run all day and as often as every three minutes. The Metro system has 65 stations, with more on the way. An unlimited day pass is C$7 and a three-day pass is C$14. Connections and transfers from one bus to another can be made at each station. The orange, green, and yellow Metro lines run from about 05:30 until 01:00, and the blue line runs from 05:30 to 23:00. Free system maps can be obtained at Metro ticket booths to provide complete route information. For more information about the subway system call the Societe de Montreal (STM) at (514) 288-6287 or visit www.stm.info.

The bus system in Montreal is similar to the Metro system, however buses do not run as frequently as the Metro. The costs are equivalent to that of the Metro system and Metro tickets are good on all buses. Exact change is necessary to pay bus fares and if you begin a trip on a bus and would like a transfer to the Metro, simply ask the bus driver for a transfer ticket "ticket de correspondence").

CONFERENCE VENUE & HOW TO GET THERE

ICASSP 2004 will be held in the beautiful Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Canada. The hotel information is as follows:

Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel
900 Rene Levesque Boulevard W
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3B 4A5
(514) 861-3511

General Directions to the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel from Dorval Airport: Follow directions for 20 East (EST in French). Connect on to 720 East – Autoroute Ville Marie / Centre Ville. Exit on #3 GUY. At the first light, turn right on Rene Levesque Blvd. The hotel is located 9 blocks, on your right. 900 Boulevard Rene Levesque Ouest (Corner of Mansfield).

NEIGHBORHOODS

Downtown
Downtown Montreal is the home of Montreal’s beautiful skyline and luxurious hotels, department stores, and corporate buildings. Once known as “The Golden Square Mile” because of the many Scottish and English mansions that used to exist in this area, it is still very much authentic and modern. On the northern edge of the downtown area lies the campus of McGill University.

The Underground City
Montreal’s underground maze has about 1,600 shops, 40 banks, 200 restaurants, 10 Metro stations, and about 30 cinemas. This part of the city lacks the traffic congestion, but it can be very easy to get lost. Mark your way using the signs and corner landmarks so that maneuvering around the underground city does not become too confusing.

Rue Crescent
Rue Crescent is one of Montreal’s popular dining and nightlife districts. This area lies west of the downtown area and provides a party atmosphere that lasts throughout the night.

Vieux-Montreal
The birthplace of Montreal in 1642 is by the river at Pointe-a-Calliere. Vieux-Montreal is a place for outdoor summer activities as artists, street performers, and picnickers can be found enjoying the fresh air and historical buildings. This area houses many old banks on one side, as it was once called the “Wall Street” of Montreal and a newly developed park on the other. Vieux-Montreal has preserved many of the 18th and 19th century structures and buildings that can be quite beautiful at night.

St-Denis
This area is the Francophone hub of Montreal. It is covered with cafes, bistros, shops, and lively nightspots that many of the locals enjoy. South on St-Denis is the Universite du Quebec a Montreal and therefore this district is full of students and young adults. This area is pricier than many others, but it also carries some of the city’s best restaurants.

Plateau Mont-Royal
Northeast of downtown, this area is a diverse urban center that is home to many new immigrants. It houses many warehouses, small businesses, shops, and restaurants.

Parc-du Mont-Royal
The Royal Mountain, at it is called, is actually a tall hill that displays the view of the city and the St. Lawrence River. A scenic drive or horse-drawn caleche at dusk can be taken to the top of the hill. The park was designed by American landscape architect Frederick Law Omsted, creator of New York City’s Central Park and is used by Montrealers daily for hiking, running, and skating. Locals refer to it as "the mountain."

Chinatown
This area is mostly filled with restaurants and a tiny park. You will find that most signs are in French, English, and Chinese in this area. While more modern districts surround it, it has still managed to maintain distinct Chinese traditions.

The Village
The Village is Montreal’s gay and lesbian center. The Village is actually one of North America’s largest gay and lesbian districts and is filled with antique stores, clubs, cafes, and the Gay and Lesbian Community Centre. The Beaudry Metro station in the center of the district, displays a rainbow to symbolize the gay community.

Ile Ste-Helene and Ile Notre-Dame
The St. Helen’s Island is in the St. Lawrence River and is known as the site of the 1967 Expo, or world’s fair. This area was reshaped and beautified prior to the fair, with bridges and over 83 pavilions built. After the Expo, many parts of this area were used in the 1976 Olympics and today it is the home of Montreal’s most popular casino and its summer amusement park, La Ronde. La Ronde is expected to open for the season the week of ICASSP.

PLACES TO EXPLORE

Musee des Beaux-Arts – The Museum of Fine Arts is one of the most prominent museums in Montreal. The original classical pavilion built in 1912 became too small for the collection and therefore in 1991 a new annex was completed to house the entire collection from paintings from the 16th century to the present.

Parc du Mont-Royal – This 232m hill encompasses miles of paths, trails, and beautiful picnic spots for locals and tourists alike to enjoy Montreal outdoors. The Chalet Lookout also provides a gorgeous view of the city from its terrace.

Basilique Notre-Dame – This large church designed in 1824 by James O’Donnell, an Irish-American Protestant, holds up to 4,000 worshippers. The structure is rich in detail and rare woods that have been uniquely carved and painted.

Montreal Science Centre – This $49-million complex concentrates on a variety of displays and interactive exhibits that focus on science and technology. The Montreal Science Centre also has a popular IMAX theater within the complex.

Biodome de Montreal – The biodome is next to Montreal’s Botanical Garden and the Olympic Stadium. It was originally built as a dome for the Olympics, it now holds four ecosystems, with fauna, flora, and animals that match the four distinct ecosystems.

Stade Olympique – This original Olympic Stadium is a facility worth viewing, with a natatorium with six pools and a deep pool for scuba diving. The stadium seats 40,000 to 60,000 people and the facility is linked to the Olympic Park and Botanical Garden.

Vieux-Montreal – The oldest part of the city is worth a stroll. Antique shops, restaurants, and buildings fill the atmosphere.

Quartier Latin and Plateau Mont-Royal – This area used to house The Universite de Montreal in 1893, but when the campus moved the area began to decline. Since 1969 the area has revamped and now has rows of French and ethnic restaurants, shops, and art galleries. It is a great place to visit during the summer.

Place Jacques-Cartier – This area is across the street from the Hotel de Ville (City Hall). This plaza features outdoor cafes, street performers, horse-drawn carriages and more. This attraction is very much filled with tourists, but one will also find many locals visiting the area to enjoy a drink in the summer sun.

Chinatown – A small quarter-mile area combines the spices and ethnic flavors of China and more recently Hong Kong. The oldest building in Chinatown is Canada’s largest manufacturer of Chinese noodles and fortune cookies known as the Wing Building.

Ste-Catherine – The bustling street of Ste-Catherine is lively both by day, as the city’s business core, and by night, as the city’s most popular bars and restaurants reside in this area. Many of the major Canadian festivities also occur here, such as the Santa Claus and St. Patrick’s Day parades.

Other Options – Montreal and the surrounding areas are filled with lots of spectacular sites and fun adventures. Here are a few of the different Canadian regions and their websites to explore before you embark on your trip:

Quebec Tourism: www.bonjour-quebec.com
Gaspesie: www.tourisme-gaspesie.com
Eastern Townships: www.cantonsdelest.com
Mauricie: www.icimauricie.com
Quebec City: www.quebecregion.com
Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean: www.tourismesaguenaylacsaintjean.qc.ca
Outaouais: www.tourisme-outaouais.ca
Laurentides: www.laurentides.com
Monteregie: www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca
Montreal: www.tourisme-montreal.com
Ottawa: www.ottawatourism.ca

ORGANIZED TOURS

Boat Tours

Le Bateau-Mouche offers a variety of glass-enclosed boat tours along the St. Lawrence River. Cruises are generally 90 minutes and day tours cost about C$20 for adults and include a snack. More information can be obtained at www.bateaumouche.com or by calling (800) 361-9952 or (514) 849-9952.

Croisieres du Port de Montreal (AML Cruises) also provides boat tours with dinner, dancing, and sightseeing along the St. Lawrence River. Fares are between CAD$15 to CAD$35 for adults. They also offer cruises to Quebec City and Charlevoix for whale watching. Call (800) 667-3131 or (514) 842-3871 for more details. The website is www.croisieresaml.com.

Saute Moutons is another boat ride that is sure to be exciting and wet. The hydrojet boats take on the Lachine Rapids of the St. Lawrence River. You are sure to get soaked while splashing your way through the rapids so it is advised to take a change of clothes. Rates vary from C$17 to C$46 for adults. For more information call (514) 284-9607 or go to www.jetboatingmontreal.com.

Bus Tours

Gray Line de Montreal/Autocar Connaisseur provide three-hour air-conditioned bus tours of the city. The tours include stops at the Botanical Gardens, Biodome, and other must see sites. The basic city tour costs C$33 for individuals 13 and up. Gray Line also provides pickup services at the major hotels in Montreal. Call (514) 934-1222 or visit www.coachcanada-montreal.com for more information.

Autocar Imperial also offers similar city tours on double-decker buses and can be reached at (514) 871-4733.

Amphi-Bus also provide tours of a different nature. The bus tours Vieux-Montreal but takes a twist into the water of the harbor at its end. More information provided at (514) 849-5181. Tours cost anywhere from C$16 to C$45, depending on the package purchased.

Caleches are also an option in Montreal. These are horse-drawn carriages that are accompanied with a driver that serves as a guide. The carriage rides cost about C$45 for an hour ride and can hold up to four passengers comfortably. (514) 934-6105

Walking and Cycling Tours

Guidatour provides walking tours of Vieux-Montreal, the underground city, and other places of interest. Call (514) 844-4021 or visit www.guidatour.qc.ca for more details or call Visites de Montreal at (514) 933-6674 for other walking tours.

Cycling tours are also available both in French and English via Velo Montreal at (514) 236-8356 or www.velomontreal.com

Heritage Montreal provides tours that focus on Montreal’s architecture and landscaping. Most of these tours are on foot or on bicycles and concentrate on different themes and city attractions. Visit www.heritagemontreal.qc.ca or call (514) 286-2662 for further details.

TIPPING

Tipping is generally not included in service charges in Canada. The general rule is to tip 15% of the entire bill. Porters and doormen should get about $2 a bag and maids should receive about $2 per person per day ($3 in luxury hotels).

HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS

Tourist Information:
Centre Info-Touriste (514) 873-2015
or (800) 363-7777
All-night Pharmacy:
Pharmaprix (514) 738-8464
5122 Cote-des-Neiges
Emergencies:
Police, fire, and ambulance 911
Canadian Automobile Association (automobile related problems)
(514) 861-7111
Transit Information:
STCUM (514) 288-6287

EXHIBITS

Please welcome our exhibitors for the ICASSP 2004 conference. It is a pleasure to have them, and their support is appreciated and needed to make our conference a success. You may find our exhibitors in the Hochelaga rooms.

Exhibit Hours:

Tuesday, May 18: 13:30 – 17:30
Wednesday, May 19: 09:30 – 17:30
Thursday, May 20: 09:30 – 17:30

Exhibitors at the time of this publication include:

THANK YOU

We would like to thank Texas Instruments for the Internet Café and Gene Frantz for his participation at ICASSP 2004. We would also like to thank MathWorks, Inc. for their contribution to the ICASSP 2004 Welcome Reception.

AWARD RECIPIENTS

IEEE congratulates the following individuals who will be receiving their prestigious awards during ICASSP 2004.

ICASSP Spoken Language Processing Grant
Xiang Li
Luis Perez Freir

IEEE Signal Processing Awards

IEEE Jack S. Kilby Signal Processing Medal
James H. McClellan
Thomas W. Parks

IEEE Signal Processing Society Award
David C. Munson, Jr.

IEEE Signal Processing Magazine Award
Zhengdao Wang
Georgios B. Giannakis

Technical Achievement Award
Johann Bohme
Arogyaswami J. Paulraj

Meritorious Service Award
Leah H. Jamieson
José M. F. Moura

Signal Processing Society Education Award
John G. Proakis

Best Paper Award
Thierry Blu and Michael Unser
Tony F. Chan and Luminita A. Vese
Jaume Riba, Josep Sala, and Gregori Vázquez
Jean-Jacques Fuchs

Young Author Best Paper Award
Deniz Erdogmus
Ramon F. Brcich
Aleksandar Dogandzic
Constantinos B. Papadias

IEEE James L. Flanagan Speech and Audio Processing Technical Field
Gunnar Fant
Kenneth N. Stevens

IEEE Awards

IEEE Leon K. Kirchmayer Graduate Teaching Award
Simon Haykin

IEEE Donald G. Fink Prize Paper Award
Alan S. Willsky

IEEE Masura Ibuka Consumer Electronics Award
Karlheinz Brandenburg

SIGNAL PROCESSING SOCIETY MEMBERS ELEVATED TO FELLOW

The grade of Fellow recognizes unusual distinction in IEEE’s designated fields. The Signal Processing Society congratulates the following forty-one members who were recognized with the grade of Fellow as of January 1, 2004:

Alejandro Acero, Redmond, WA
Les Eugene Atlas, Seattle, WA
Jerome R. Bellagarda, Cupertino, CA
Jon Atli Benediktsson, Reykjavik, Iceland
Nihat Bilgutay, Philadelphia, PA
Jerome John Blair, Las Vegas, NV
Kim Boyer, Columbus, OH
Shih-Fu Chang, New York, NY
Philip A. Chou, Redmond, WA
Bart L.R. De Moor, Leuven, Belgium
Arie Feuer, Haifa, Israel
Minyue Fu, New South Wales, Australia
William Evan Higgins, University Park, PA
Chaohuan Hou, Beijing, China
Beomsup Kim, Campbell, CA
Sanjeev R. Kulkarni, Princeton, NJ
Richard Michael Leahy, Los Angeles, CA
Xiao-Rong Li, New Orleans, LA
Jack N. Little, Natick, MA
Hans-Andrea Loeliger, Zurich, Switzerland
Shoji Makino, Kyoto, Japan
Michael Joseph Mclaughlin, Schaumburg, IL
Bjorn Erik Ottersten, Stockholm, Sweden
Vladimir Parizhsky, Bedminster, NJ
Jerry L. Prince, Baltimore, MD
Giorgio Rizzoni, Columbus, OH
M. Ibrahim Sezan, Camas, WA
Ghavam G. Shahidi, Hopewell Junction, NY
Allan Otto Steinhardt, Arlington, VA
Michael G. Strintzis, Thessaloniki, Greece
Norobu Sugamura, Kyoto, Japan
Arnold Lee Swindlehurst, Provo, UT
Tieniu Tan, Beijing, China
Yuan Yan Tang, Hong Kong, China
Stuart K. Tewksbury, Hoboken, NJ
Deliang Wang, Columbus, OH
Yao Wang, Brooklyn, NY
Gregory Wornell, Cambridge, MA
SeichiYamamoto, Kyoto, Japan
Binboga Siddik Yarman, Istanbul, Turkey
Hong-Jiang Zhang, Beijing, China

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Welcome Reception
Monday, May 17, 2004
The ICASSP 2004 Welcome Reception will be held in the Grand Salon of the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel and will begin at 18:30. Join us and enjoy the music of Janis Steprans and his talented Jazz Quartet.

Women in Signal Processing Luncheon
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
ICASSP 2004 will be holding an informal luncheon intended to give women attending ICASSP an opportunity to meet with other women in signal processing. The luncheon will be held in the Ramezay room of the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel and a special guest speaker will be addressing the group. The luncheon will take place from 11:45 – 13:15.

Banquet Dinner
Thursday, May 20, 2004
The ICASSP 2004 Banquet will be held at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel.  The evening will begin at 18:30 with a cash bar.  Dinner will be served at 19:00 followed by wonderful live entertainment. If you have special dietary needs, please inform our staff at the conference.

Morning and Afternoon Breaks
Coffee, tea, and snacks will be available during breaks. Morning and afternoon breaks are included in the registration fee.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

On-site Registration Desks

The on-site registration desks will be located on the Mezzanine Level of The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel. The registration desks will be open during the following hours for pick-up of registration packets by pre-registered attendees and for on-site registration:

Monday, May 17, 2004: 08:00 – 19:00
Tuesday, May 18, 2004: 08:00 – 17:30
Wednesday, May 19, 2004: 08:00 – 17:30
Thursday, May 20, 2004: 08:00 – 17:30
Friday, May 21, 2004: 08:00 – 17:30

SPEAKER READY ROOM/PRESS ROOM

There will be a Speaker Ready Room/Press Room in Yamaska on the conference floor. All oral and poster presenters are welcome to make use of the Speaker Ready Room facilities. The room will be available from Tuesday, May 18 at 08:00 during conference hours until Friday, May 21 at 17:00. If you need assistance of any kind, please inform the registration desk.

MEETING SCHEDULE

Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Award Board Breakfast
  07:30 – 09:00 Richelieu
Signal Processing Education TC
  07:30 – 09:00 Harricana
Signal Processing Letters Editorial Board
  07:30 – 09:00 Chaudiere
Signal Processing Magazine Editorial Board
  07:30 – 09:00 Matapedia
Multimedia Signal Processing TC
  11:30 – 13:00 Matapedia
Standing Committee on Industry DSP Technology
  11:30 – 13:00 Chaudiere
Transactions on S.P. Editorial Board
  11:30 – 13:00 Harricana
Transactions on S & A Proc. Editorial Board
  11:30 – 13:00 St. Charles
Publications Board Dinner
  18:00 – 19:00 Harricana
Publications Board Meeting
  19:00 – 23:00 Richelieu

Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Audio and Electroacoustics TC
  11:30 – 13:00 St. Charles
Machine Learning for S.P. TC
  11:30 – 13:00 Matapedia
Sensor Array and Multichannel TC
  11:30 – 13:00 Chaudiere
Signal Processing Theory and Methods TC
  11:30 – 13:00 Harricana
Women In Signal Processing
  11:45 – 13:15 Ramezay
Conference Board Dinner
  18:00 – 19:00 Harricana
Conference Board Meeting
  19:00 – 23:00 Chaudiere / Matapedia

Thursday, May 20, 2004
Design & Implementation of S.P. Systems TC
  11:30 – 13:00 Richelieu
Executive Committee Meeting
  11:30 – 13:00 Harricana
Image and Multidimensional S.P. TC
  11:30 – 13:00 St. Charles
Signal Processing for Communications TC
  11:30 – 13:00 Chaudiere
Speech Processing TC
  11:30 – 13:00 Matapedia

Friday, May 21, 2004
Long-Range Planning & Implementation Committee
  07:00 –09:00 Harricana
ICASSP 2004 to ICASSP 2005
  11:30 – 13:00 Richelieu
S.P. Chapters Chairs Committee
  11:30 – 13:00 Harricana
Technical Directions Committee
  11:30 – 13:00 Chaudiere
ICASSP 2005 Organizing Committee
  18:00 – 20:00 Matapedia

Saturday, May 22, 2004
Long-Range Planning Breakfast
  07:30 – 08:30 Bersimis
Long-Range Planning Meeting
  08:30 – 17:00 Peribonka
Long-Range Planning Luncheon
  12:00 – 13:00 Bersimis

Sunday, May 23, 2004
Board of Governors Breakfast
  08:00 – 09:00 Bersimis
Board of Governors Meeting
  09:00 – 17:00 Peribonka
Board of Governors Luncheon
  12:00 – 13:00 Bersimis

ASTRONAUT JULIE PAYETTE

We are proud to announce that the Canadian Space Agency astronaut Julie Payette will address ICASSP on Friday, May 21st at 11:45 am. Before joining the space program, Ms. Payette, a native of Montreal, conducted research in computer systems, natural language processing, automatic speech recognition and the application of interactive technologies in space.

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