The final set of pictures from EMNLP and Workshop Day 2.
The last day
Workshop poster session during the coffee break
News from the NEWS workshop
Packing up extra proceedings. Bye, see ya next year!
September 18, 2009
Pictures from EMNLP and Workshop Day 1
Pictures from the first day of the EMNLP conference. More to come on flickr.
Richard Sproat's Invited Talk
Poster Explanation.
A busy reception!
Peering through the ACL-IJCNLP photoboard
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August 14, 2009
Selected pictures from 4 Aug (Day 2)
Pictures from the 2nd day of the conference, featuring the conference banquet and poolside cocktail reception. Click the “Conference photos at flickr” link to the right to see the complete archives from the conference.
Any questions?
Posters posters posters...
Relaxing at the reception
Prof. Choi's transfer learning talk
Prof Bird -- Dataholics Anonymous
Indian Bhangra feetfirst!
Dancin' the banquet away
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Selected pictures from 3 August (ACL-IJCNLP Day 1)
Pictures from 3 August — first day of the ACL-IJCNLP conference. Complete picture sets on Flickr are now available. You’re welcomed to repost.
Setting up software demonstrations
Introducing ourselves at the Exec dinner
A well attended presentation
Looking through the book exhibits
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August 4, 2009
Excursions out of the shopping paradise
Attendees who are with us for ACL-IJCNLP and EMNLP or other workshops are here for the whole week. It’s a long time to be in Singapore, especially for those of us who might tire of the constant shopping and eating buzz (Singaporeans love both!).
Statue of Francis Xavier in Malacca. Doesn't he look a little like Singapore's Stamford Raffles?
You may wonder, is this all to SE Asia? Of course not!
If you can find a day or 1/2 day free, you might find a chance to go out of the city center, to experience other parts of Singapore, or if you’re more daring (and have more than 6 months validity on your visa, try going out of the country to visit nearby Malaysia or Indonesia. Johor Bahru (JB for short) and Malacca (about 2-3 hours away each way) in Malaysia offers a contrast to the super modern urban landscape that makes up downtown Singapore.
Our tour desk offers two tours going out of town to JB and Malacca and gives you a safe return. We recommend going with the tour (especially if you’re thinking of going to JB; tourists are often targets of scams). You can find the tour desk near the foyer of the Ballroom.
Enjoy!
(PS – want more detail? Check out Chris’ earlier post on traveling to Malaysia)
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August 3, 2009
Opening ceremony
The conference is fully underway! ACL-IJCNLP kicked off with a loud start, featuring the executive representatives from ACL and AFNLP being treated to a lion dance to open the cocktail reception on Sunday evening.
Hope you enjoyed the festivities! Here’s some pictures to remember the event by…!
Profs. Bird, Choi and Su receiving scrolls marking the auspicious opening of the conference
ACL-AFNLP executive members and conference chairs in front of the conference banner
Prof. Steven Bird demonstrating a prosperity orange "extraction process"
Good company and conversation had by all at the opening reception
The NTU Lion Dance Troupe and ACL-IJCNLP conference goers pose!
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August 2, 2009
Limited Edition of ACL-IJCNLP 2009 Philatelic Collector Sheet & T-Shirt
Limited Edition Philatelic Collector Sheet for ACL-IJCNLP 2009
This philatelic collector sheet is uniquely created to commemorate the ACL-IJCNLP 2009 Conference in Singapore ! You can find totally 10 pieces of personalised stamps here. The ACL-IJCNLP 2009 Conference logo is printed on the right side of a real and usable Singapore postage stamp, which has the design of an Orchid flower. The Orchid flower, specifically Vanda Miss Joaquim (卓锦万黛兰) , was identified as the National Flower of Singapore, on 15th April 1981. This flower can bloom throughout the year, and signifies Singapore’s continuous efforts towards making better progress and excellence. This special edition of philatelic collector sheet marks the significant achievement made by all contributors at ACL-IJCNLP 2009 in the research and development of Computational Linguistics and Natural Language Processing; and anticipates this spirit to strive on!
Whether you are a philatelic collector or not, this is a very special edition of stamps that you cannot miss ! If you are interested to purchase this limited edition of ACL-IJCNLP 2009 philatelic collector sheet, please approach Ms Wang Xi at the Registration desk during the conference period. Each set will cost SGD30.00 (or USD20.00). Whilst stock lasts !
T-Shirt
Besides the limited edition philatelic collector sheet above, you would also be able to find limited edition of custom-made ACL-IJCNLP 2009 T-Shirts on sale during the conference. The t-shirts come in two different colors (yellow with red/blue with red), and different sizes. The design and sizes are shown as follows:
You would see models (i.e. conference officers/volunteers/helpers) wearing them during the conference. If you feel like owning a piece of this limited edition t-shirt, you can also approach Ms Wang Xi at the Registration desk during the conference period to purchase. Each t-shirt will cost SGD15.00 (or USD10.00), and similarly whilst stock lasts ! Don’t forget to check them out !! >_<
As a final note – if in case you require any assistance during the conference, please do not hesitate to approach any of the models (i.e. conference helpers/volunteers wearing this conference t-shirt). We have a team of experienced and enthusiastic volunteers, who are looking forward to welcoming and serving you at ACL-IJCNLP 2009 at Suntec, Singapore. Besides wearing the conference t-shirt, they should also be wearing a special badge to ease you to identify and locate them. Fyi, the conference officers, volunteers and helpers could assist in the area of registration, first aid, technical assistance, logistics, general information, conference ushering, and publicity. Half of them are actually student volunteers from Singapore. If you’d like to know more about life in Singapore, you could also try to chat with them, even if you do not require their assistance!
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