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Second Announcement

              Paul Erdos and his Mathematics

                Budapest, July 4-11, 1999

   The Hungarian Academy of Sciences, the Janos Bolyai
Mathematical Society, The Eotvos Lorand University of Budapest
and The Mathematical Institute of The Hungarian Academy of
Sciences, organize a conference dedicated to the memory of

                      Paul Erdos

which will be held July 4 - 11, 1999, in Budapest, Hungary. The topics
of the conference include the basic fields to which Paul Erdos
contributed: Analysis (including Ergodic Theory),
Combinatorics (including Combinatorial Algebra, Combinatorial
Geometry and Theoretical Computer Science), Number Theory,
Probability Theory, and Set Theory among others.

                 Scientific Program

   The program will include the following types of lectures and
presentations.

   Plenary lectures:
These will be expository lectures on particular areas of Paul
Erdos' work. We emphasize that these talks will be addressed to a
broad mathematical audience. Their aim is to put the theorems and
conjectures of Paul Erdos in a historical context. The plenary
speakers will be

   N. Alon (Israel), B. Bollobas (USA, England), P. Borwein
   (Canada), P. D.T.A. Elliott (USA), R. L.  Graham (USA), A.
   Hajnal (Hungary, USA), P. Komjath (Hungary), D. S. Lubinsky
   (South Africa), C. Pomerance (USA), I. Z. Ruzsa (Hungary), M.
   Simonovits (Hungary) and J. Spencer (USA).

   Parallel sessions:
There will be five parallel sessions in the fields listed above
consisting of invited lectures of 30 minutes duration each. The
emphasis will be on the influence of Paul Erdos' work.

   We had to put a limit on the number of lectures, but we gladly
offer participants the opportunity to contribute to the poster
session, the volume of short communications or to mini workshops
described below.

   Poster Session:
All participants may present their work in scheduled
poster sessions provided they submit an abstract by March 31,
1999. A LaTeX template for posters may be obtained from the
conference's homepage: http://www.math-inst.hu/~erdos99

   Volume of Short Communications:
All participants are invited to submit an extended abstract
[maximum: 3 pages] that is expected to be related to the
mathematics of Paul Erdos. These will be refereed and the volume
will be distributed at the beginning of the conference. The
deadline for submitting the extended abstracts is also March 31,
1999.

   Mini-Workshops:
For small groups that wish to get together for specialized
discussions we shall be happy to arrange the appropriate
facilities.

   Conference volumes

   The Volume of Short Communications (invited and contributed,
as well) will be distributed at the conference and its price is
included in the registration fee.

   We will publish the invited papers in two different ways. The
papers containing mainly new results in Combinatorics and related
areas will appear in a special issue of Combinatorica. We do not
plan to publish research papers in other areas, e.g. Analysis,
Analytic Number Theory, Set Theory. On the other hand, survey
type papers of the invited speakers (in any area of the conference) 
will be collected in one or more volumes of the Bolyai Society
Mathematical Studies (published by the Janos Bolyai Mathematical
Society). This series started with the volumes "Erdos is 80 I,
II" and has already reached 10 volumes.

The program starts as follows:

4 July, Sunday	14.00 - 18.00	Registration 
		18.30 - 20.00	Welcome Party
5 July, Monday	9.00 - 10.00	Opening session 
		10.30 - 13.00	Plenary sessions 

   Technical Equipment

   Overhead projectors, tape recorders and video equipment will
be provided. Please indicate extra needs on your Registration
Form.


We greatfully acknowledge the support of the following sponsors:

      -Arany Janos Foundation
      -DIMACS
      -DIMANET-PECO
      -DIMATIA
      -European Mathematical Union (EMU)
      -Foundation for the Modernization of Hungarian Education (KOMA)
      -Hungarian Academy of Sciences
      -Hungarian National Committee for Technical Development (OMFB)
      -Hungarian National Foundation for Scientific Research (OTKA)
      -International Mathematical Union (IMU)
      -Number Theory Foundation
      -Pazmany-Eotvos Foundation (ELTE)
      -Soros Foundation

                 Registration and Accommodation

Registration fee: $160 if paid in full by April 1st, $250 afterwards.
Registration fee for accompanying persons is $80 until April 1st, 
$100 afterwards.

     The registration fee includes
      - Admission to scientific sessions
      - Conference Program, Volume of Short Communications and Abstracts
      - Welcome Party
      - Refreshments
      - Banquet
      - Conference Excursion

     The registration fee for accompanying persons includes
      -Welcome party
      -Banquet
      -Conference Excursion

   There is a possibility to buy additional tickets for the
Welcome Party, the Banquet and the Excursion, separately.   

   Accommodation

   Hotel accommodation can be reserved at rates listed on the
enclosed Hotel Reservation  Form. Please complete and return this
form together with your hotel deposit not later  than 1 April,
1999. A deposit of one (1) night will be required to secure your
hotel  reservation. For methods of payment see below.  The
Organizing Secretariat reserves the right to book you into a
similar hotel should  the requested hotel be fully booked.  A
written confirmation will be sent to you after receiving your
deposit. The  outstanding balance should be paid directly at the
registration desk.

Advance payment for registration and hotel can be made by 
credit card, bank transfer or certified/cashier check (unfortunately 
not by personal check).

By credit card

Please give the card number, card type (e.g. Visa, Mastercard, etc.) 
and the expiration date. 

By bank transfer 

Bank name: Hungarian Foreign Trade Bank Ltd.
Bank address: 1051 Budapest, Szent Istvan ter 11. Hungary  
Swift code: MKKBHUHB 
Account number for participants: 
MTA "Tudomany" 501-00047-2100-4019 PEM'99 
The name of the participant should be
clearly stated on the bank payment. Please note  that the
Organizing Secretariat will not accept bank charges; bank
charges are at the  sender's expense.  

By certified/guaranteed payment cheque 

The cheque, which should state the participant's
name clearly, should be enclosed with the completed Registration
Form and made payable to: PEM '99, Office for International
Cooperation, HAS, 1051 Budapest, Nador u. 7., Hungary.  

Personal or  company cheques cannot be accepted.  During the Congress
major credit cards will be accepted at the Registration Desk.
Cancellation and refunds Cancellation of the participation and
hotel reservation can only be made in writing to the Organizing
Secretariat. Full refunds of the registration fee
will be made before 31 May, 1999, while 80% can be refunded between
31 May and 15 June, 1999. No refunds will be made after 15 June. 
Unfortunately, we cannot return hotel deposits in case of cancellation. 


   You are kindly asked to return, via ordinary mail, fax, or
e-mail (to: khajos at office.mta.hu), the enclosed Registration and
Hotel Reservation  Forms together with a copy of the bank
transfer document (registration fee + one night hotel deposit) to
the Organizing Secretariat not later than 1 April, 1999. These
forms can also be downloaded from

       http://www.math-inst.hu/~erdos99

in PostScript, MSWord, LaTeX or ASCII text format. If you send
your registration via e-mail, please use the ASCII TEXT FORMAT
ONLY. 


   Deadlines 
   
   - all deadlines are as "postmarked by"

   March 31st, 1999 - deadline for the submission of Abstracts

   May 15, 1999 - confirmation of the acceptance of Abstracts by
the Selection Committee

   April 1, 1999 - registration with $160 registration fee

   April 1, 1999 - hotel reservation. After April 1st we cannot
guarantee the availability of hotel rooms of chosen comfort
level. (We have deadlines towards the hotels.)

GENERAL INFORMATION		 

   Conference site: 
   Hungarian Academy of Sciences
   1051 Budapest
   Roosevelt ter 9.

   Transfer from the airport to the city

The city can be easily reached by Airport Minibus Service. These
minibuses are  comfortable and they take you to any address in
the city from Airport Terminals 1 and  2. Price per person is
HUF 1.500 (approximately 6-8 USD). This door-to-door minibus
service is much more reasonably priced than taxis.

   Local Transportation in Budapest

   Buses, trams and the metro (subway) run without conductors.
Tickets must be purchased in advance at your hotel or at metro
stations. Each ticket (except daily and  weekly tickets) is valid
for one ride only and must be punched on the bus, tram  or trolley-bus 
or stamped  at the entrance to the metro. The cost of a one-way ticket 
is HUF 90. It is suggested to buy a weekly ticket, which costs about
1700 HUF. There are also daily tickets available, and cheaper tickets 
for short travels on metro. 

   Passport and Visa

   Visitors to Hungary must possess a valid passport. Entry visas
are not required for  citizens of most European countries, USA,
Canada, South Africa, Israel and Mexico. 
Entry visas are required for citizens of Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, 
China, Columbia, Egypt, India, Iran, Libya, Marocco, New Zeland, 
North-Korea, Pakistan, Phillippines, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, 
Venezuela, Yemen, among others. You are kindly requested to inquire 
at the  Hungarian Embassy or Consulate in your country.

   Currency, Exchange, Credit cards

   The official currency in Hungary is the Hungarian Forint
(HUF), the exchange rate is  1 USD = 225 HUF (February 1999).
Foreign currency can be brought into Hungary without
restrictions. Currency exchange is available at the airport, at
major banks and hotels. Banking hours  in the city are 09.00 -
14.00, Monday to Friday. Automatic teller machines are available
throughout the city and accept most major credit and bank cards
(MAC, CIRRUS, PLUS, etc.). Cheques and major credit cards are
accepted in hotels, larger restaurants, some department stores
and shops but you  should ask before ordering a service. There is
no money exchange at the conference registration desk.

   Weather and Clothing

The climate in Hungary in July is usually sunny with an average
daily temperature of  25 C (77 Fahrenheit). Showers may occur 
but normally humidity is not high. However, it is not totally 
unlikely that temperatures may stay only in the teens. Informal 
dress is appropriate for all events.

   Electricity supply

   In Hungary electricity is supplied at 220 V, 50 Hz. The 2-pin
plug is different from the one used in some other countries, but
same as in for example Germany.

   Letter of Invitation

   Upon request the Organizing Secretariat will issue personal
invitations to those wishing  to participate in the congress. It
should be understood that the exclusive purpose of  such
invitations is to assist participants in obtaining funds or
visas. It is not a  commitment of the Organizing Committee to
provide any financial support.

   Budapest, the Host City

   The twin cities of Buda and Pest are situated opposite each
other on the banks  of the Danube. Buda, on the right bank is the
more ancient of the two, going back in  her origins to Roman
times and beyond. The baroque Royal Palace - looking down to  the
plain where the city of Pest sprawls - is the fourth or
fifth regal habitat on  the hill.  Pest, the more modern, is the
home of the country's political life and the seat of  government.
There, in the heart of the administration district, stands the
magnificent  neo-gothic building of the Houses of Parliament and
just a couple of blocks away the central building of the
Hungarian Academy of Sciences, next to the oldest bridge of the
city. Pest, which stretches to the East and to the South, is also
the center of business,  banking and industry of the country. Do
not miss the busy shopping street of "Vaci utca" with its
elegant shops and cafes. Hilly Buda, with her famous museums on
Castle Hill and the winding medieval streets of the old "burgher
town", offering romantic walks and enchanting views of  bustling
Pest, is also renowned for the traditional Hungarian cuisine to
be tasted in  some of the country's finest restaurants. Another
famous feature of Budapest are its thermal baths. They were
introduced by the Turks in the 16th century. There are nice
swimming pools, as well, so don't forget your swimming suit at
home!

Scientific correspondence should be addressed to the organizing
committee: V.T. Sos (Committee Chair), A. Sali (secretary), L.
Babai, B. Bollobas, A. Hajnal, G.O.H. Katona, M. Laczkovich, L.
Lovasz, P. Revesz, A. Sarkozy, M. Simonovits, J. Szabados.


   URL: http://www.math-inst.hu/~erdos99
   e-mail: erdos99 at math-inst.hu
   fax: (+36-1-)317-7166
   Renyi Mathematical Institute of HAS
   Budapest P.O.B. 127
   H-1364 Hungary

   All other correspondence, including registration, hotel
reservation, etc should be addressed to the Organazing
Secretariat: 
Ms Katalin Hajos 
Office for International Cooperation 
Hungarian Academy of Sciences 
Budapest, Nador u.7.
H-1051 Hungary 
tel/fax: (+36-1-)317-2840 
e-mail: khajos at office.mta.hu

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     HOTEL RESERVATION FORM

   Paul Erdõs and his Mathematics
   July 4- 11, 1999
   Budapest, Hungary
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	HOTEL				single room 	      double room
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          Hill, Bolyai                        40                   50

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          Student hostel                      20                   30

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