World Automation Congress

Instructions to Authors
Paper Submission Guidelines & Paper Registration
The extended paper registration deadline is March 26th, 2010 at 11:59pm IST. Given that papers will be submitted from locations worldwide, authors should pay particular attention to the time and date for the paper registration deadline.

Papers should be registered using ConfConnect website, Click here to visit
Note: First create an Author Account at the above link in order to submit papers and to register for WAC 2010

Paper Submission
After creating an account with ConfConnect website, (Click here to visit), click on Paper Submission link and follow the steps to upload your paper.

The paper submission deadline is April 5th, 2010 at 11:59pm CST. Authors should (1) register their papers immediately, and (2) submit their paper by the deadline. Failure to complete both steps will lead to immediate rejection. Submission of papers to WAC 2010 carries with it the implied agreement that one or more of the listed authors will attend the conference and present the paper. Papers not presented at the conference will not be included in the final program or in the digital proceedings. Papers should be submitted using ConfConnect SoSE created at ConfConnect website, Click here to visit

Paper Review Process
All papers will go through an initial screen processing. Papers deemed highly unlikely to be acceptable for inclusion in the proceedings and presentation at the conference will be rejected. Unfortunately, because of the anticipated large number of submissions and limited reviewing resources, papers that are selected for “quick rejection” will not be formally reviewed. Such a process allows the Program Committee to focus its resources on putting together the highest possible quality conference program.
Formatting for Submitted Papers

Templates
Depending on whether you are using LaTeX or Microsoft Word for formatting your paper, you can download the following templates that incorporate the formatting specifications:
* Paper Template (.doc)
* Copyright Transfer (.doc)

Papers must be submitted in PDF (Portable Document Format) and compatible with Acrobat (English version), not including any special characters or nonstandard fonts. We must be able to display and print your submission exactly as we receive it and using only standard tools and postscript printers, so we strongly suggest that you use only standard fonts. Simplified Requirements for Creating PDF Files is a threepage document that describes the essential steps in distilling PDFs. Make sure that the paper prints well on blackandwhite printers, not color printers. Pay particular attention to figures and graphs in the paper to ensure that they are legible without color

Please note: If you are presenting one or more papers, do not forget to fill in the Tracking Number(s) of the manuscripts at the appropriate field in the registration form Paper publication and scheduling For a paper to be published in the conference proceedings and be scheduled for presentation at the conference, at least one author must register and pay the appropriate fees by July 10, 2010 (registrations after this date will be considered as Late registrations).

Papers will only be accepted if formatted according to WAC specifications. Each full or student registration includes publication of one paper (up to 6 pages in length) in the conference proceedings. A maximum of 2 additional pages are allowed. An additional page fee of JPY 7,000 per page applies for over-length papers (of 7 or 8 pages); papers exceeding 8 pages will be refused. Additional paper publication fees should be paid together with the registration.

Each full or student registration fee entitles publication and presentation of only one paper for which the registrant is lead author. A third paper of 6 pages or less with the same lead author incurs an additional fee of JPY 25,000 Third or more papers for the same lead author will be refused. Please indicate clearly with your registration the paper tracking number(s) that you wish to connect to your registration!

Cancellation Policy:
There will be no refunds after papers have been accepted for publication in the conference proceedings. Fees All fees quoted are in US Dollars and all payments should be made in US dollars.

Payment Rates:
EarlyRegistration: JPY 45,000 Late (after July 1, 2010 )
On site: JPY 54,000
Students: JPY 25,000
Early or on site: JPY 25,000
Additional 3rd paper fee: JPY 25,000 per paper (6 pages or less),
One paper only Additional page: JPY 7,000 per additional page more than 6 pages (2 pages max) Conference Dinner: JPY 7,000 per additional ticket
Exhibition JPY 70,000 first table, JPY 40,000 additional tables

AutoSoft Subscription JPY 20,000 per year
IC-MED Subscription JPY 15,000 per year
Extra copies of CD-ROM JPY 2,000 per CD
Print Proceedings JPY 2,000 per volume

Payment All payments will be done via on-line payment with a credit card using PayPal. In the event that this option is not possible for you, you need to register via wire transfer or at the site via e-banking at the rates then. Attendees, who must register via bank transfer to our account in the US, need to email us (moj@wacong.org) to get the WAC Bank wire transfer details. Name on Credit Card, Credit card type, Credit card number, Expiration Date and Signature Paper Tracking No. Name Address Email Fax No. Total Amount (please itemize your needs below)

Disclaimer: The participant acknowledges that she/he has no right to put damage claims against the organizer should the holding of the conference be hindered or prevented by any unexpected events or should the non-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate program changes. With registration, the participant accepts this provis