Workshop: Incidence Geometry and Information Security Applications

The purpose of this workshop is two-fold. First to discuss recent and current research techniques in the area of incidence geometry. This will mainly, but not exclusively, include finite incidence geometries such as generalized quadrangles, projective and polar spaces, partial geometries and semipartial geometries as well as extremal structures in such geometries. The second purpose it to discuss the application of incidence geometries to problems in information security.

The workshop will include organised sessions of talks on both incidence geometry techniques and information security applications. There will be a scheduled session to discuss open problems, as well as opportunities for informal discussions between participants. It is anticipated that the last day will contain no talks, but be left free for participants to develop joint research projects.

There is no registration fee, and all interested in attending are welcome. There is no expectation of participants presenting a talk, although it is strongly encouraged.

Please feel free to circulate this announcement to anyone whom you feel may be interested.

Participant information

Venue

The Engineering and Mathematics Building at the University of Adelaide (see campus map).

Funding

There will be some financial support available to interstate and overseas participants, with graduate students being given priority. Please indicate if you wish to be considered for support. Graduate students are especially encouraged to attend.

Registration:

If you wish to attend, please complete the registration form, preferably by 3 January 2003.

Although there is no registration fee, registration is necessary for organisational purposes and for the official records of the IGA.

Accommodation:

If you need accommodation, please let us know. Accommodation can be arranged at the Princes Lodge Motel for $60 per night (a 25 minute walk through the parklands to the university), or the Royal Adelaide Hospital Residential Wing which is adjacent to the University of Adelaide. Student rooms with shared facilities are $13.20 per night; rooms with ensuite, lounge room and either one or two bedrooms (each bedroom containing twin beds) are $60.50 per night. Further information about hotels will be provided on request.

Organisers