Theoretical Advances

• Machine Learning
• Adaptive Control
• Data Fusion
• Reasoning Methods
• Knowledge Acquisition and Representation
• Planning and Scheduling
• Artificial Neural Networks
• Expert Systems
• Fuzzy Logic and Systems
• Genetic Algorithms and Programming
• Particle Swarm Optimisation
• Bayesian Models

Knowledge Engineering

• Data Mining and Information Retrieval
• Decision Support Systems
• Knowledge Management for e-Learning and Enterprise Portals
• Intelligent Information Systems
• Web- and Knowledge-Based Information Systems
• Ontologies

Signal Processing Techniques and Knowledge Extraction

• Computer Vision
  Human-Machine Interaction / Presence
  Learning and Adaptive Systems
  Pattern Recognition
• Signal and Image Processing
  Speech and Natural Language Processing

Multimedia, Graphics and Artificial Intelligence

• Multimedia Computing
• Multimedia Ontologies
• Smart Graphics
• Colour/Image Analysis
• Speech Synthesis

Trends in Computing

• Accessibility and Computers
• Affective Computing
• Agent and Multi-Agent Systems
• Autonomous and Ubiquitous Computing
• Distributed AI Systems and Architectures
• Grid-Based Computing
• Intelligent Profiling and Personalisation
• Robotics and Virtual Reality

Artificial Intelligence Applications

• eBusiness, eCommerce, eHealth, eLearning
• Engineering and Industry
• Environmental Modelling
• Finance
• Telecommunications - Transportation
• Crisis and Risk Management
• Medical Informatics and Biomedical Engineering
• Political Decision Making
• Natural Language Processing
• Planning and Resource Management
• Project Management
• Emerging Applications
• Forensic Science

Other

• Evaluation of AI Systems
  Social Impact of AI
• AI and Ethical Issues