The IABMAS'04 Conference will be held at the Kyoto International Conference Hall (KICH). KICH is an international convention center with all modern facilities. It is located in the scenic north area of Kyoto city, verdurous and having quiet surroundings. The ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto, is nestled amongst picturesque mountains and calm waters. Since its establishment as the seat of the Imperial Court late in the 8th century, the city has prospected as a center for politics, economy, culture, and the arts. With its innumerable cultural treasures and traditional crafts, Kyoto has always attracted both domestic and foreign visitors. For details, visit the homepage KICH at:

http://www.kich.or.jp/