Following the success of five previous Symposia in the series "DSP for Communication Systems", the Sixth International Symposium will be held at the Hotel Danube, Bratislava, Slovak Republic from 9 - 12 September 2000. With the continuing proliferation of DSP algorithms, devices, architectures and communications applications, it is appropriate for the Symposium to examine all aspects of DSP in a communications context. Therefore, the Symposium will seek to draw together workers from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights and perspectives on an increasingly important area of research.

Extended abstracts of about 500 - 1000 words are now invited in the following areas:

Modulation & Demodulation Specific Devices Radio Links & Networks
Error Control Multiple DSP Operation Fixed Links & Networks
Coded Modulation Reconfigurable Architectures Optical & IR Systems
Synchronisation Embedded Devices Spread-spectrum Applications
Multi-user Techniques Hardware Implementations Integration of Position & Time
Privacy & Security Testing Methods Software-based Systems
Real-time Channel Evaluation Multifunctionality System Adaptation
Source Coding & Decoding Software Aspects System Optimisation
This list is not exhaustive; papers on any other relevant topic will be considered.

Papers at the Symposium will be allowed 25 minutes presentation time, including discussion and questions.
All extended abstracts should be submitted, together with brief author information, to:

Miss Donna Walker
Institute of Integrated Information Systems,
School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering,
University of Leeds,
Leeds LS2 9JT, UK.

Tel: +44 113 233 2054; Fax: +44 113 233 2032; Email: d.m.walker@elec-eng.leeds.ac.uk

All fees are inclusive of VAT. The registration fee includes a copy of the Symposium Proceedings, morning and afternoon coffee and tea, and a drinks reception.

A list of accommodation options with prices, including the Symposium hotel, will be sent directly to intending participants, and will also be posted on the appropriate websites. Delegates will be required to make their own accommodation arrangements directly with the hotel of their choice.

Prof. Rolando Carrasco, Staffordshire University, UK
Prof. Mike Darnell, University of Leeds, UK
Prof. Pingzhi Fan, Southwest Jiaotong University, PR China
Prof. Peter Farkas, Slovak University of Technology, Slovakia
Prof. P. G. Farrell, Lancaster University, UK
Dr. Colin Hannaford, Lancaster University
Prof. Bahram Honary, University of Lancaster, UK
Prof. J Lindner, University of Ulm, Germany
Mr Mel Maundrell, DERA (Malvern), UK
Dr. Chris Williams, DERA (Malvern), UK
Prof. Tad Wysocki, University of Wollongong, Australia
Prof. C Xydeas, Lancaster University, UK

Latest information on the symposium can be found at the following websites:
http://www.hwcomms.co.uk
http://www.ktl.elf.stuba.sk/DSPCS/