August 19th – 23rd 1999

– Theoretical Development in Multivariate Statistical Methods

– Approximation of Distributions

– Classification and Cluster Analysis

– Distributions with Given Marginals

– Multivariate Econometric and Time Series Models

– Computational Problems of Multivariate Analysis

– Applications of Multivariate Analysis in Different Fields

The language of the conference is English.

Registration for new participants and Contributed papers is still open. Registration forms are available on our homepage and should be returned by mail, e-mail or faxed to the Conference Secretary Ehte Puhang.

T.W. Anderson, USA. Inference in cointegrated systems.

J. Durbin, UK. Multivariate time series analysis by state space methods.

K.-T. Fang, China. Usefulness of uniformity in orthogonal design.

S. Johansen, Denmark. Bartlett corrections in the cointegrated model.

S. Kotz, USA. Recent development of copula theory (preliminary title).

J. Läuter, Germany. Stable spherical multivariate data analysis: A new approach

M. Srivastava, Canada. Predicting multivariate response in a linear regression model.

H. Strasser, Austria. Data compression and statistical inference.

Deadline: 10th June 1999

Format: A4 (298x210 mm).

Text. Text should be typed into the frame 240x150 mm using 12 points font size with 1.5 spacing. Participants are strongly recommended to use the template of the abstract available on our web-site and send the abstract via e-mail. If e-mail and internet facilities are not available, one-page camera ready abstract should be obtained by the Organizing Committee before June, 10.

Please inform us in advance, if you need equipment other than overhead projector for your presentation.

10.00-20.00 Registration at Lossi 3

13.30-16.00 Walking tour in Tallinn

20.00-22.00 Welcome Reception

8.00- 9.30 Registration at Lossi 3

9.30-10.10 Opening Session

10.20-13.00 Sessions

13.00-14.00 Lunch

14.00-17.00 Sessions

17.00-18.30 Walking tour in Tartu

9.00-12.00 Sessions

12.00-14.00 Lunch

14.00-17.00 Sessions

17.00-22.00 Sauna in Southern Estonia

9.00-12.00 Sessions

12.00-14.00 Lunch

14.00-17.00 Sessions

19.30-23.00 Conference Dinner

9.00-18.00 Excursions

Departure

Guided walking tour in Tallinn starts at 13.30 from the lounge of hotel Viru. There will be a bus to Tartu from the parking place of hotel Viru at 16.00

Welcome Reception - all participants are invited to Welcome Reception at 20.00 in the Museum

of History of Tartu University on Toome Hill.

Walking tour in Tartu. 17.00-18.30

Sauna. 17.00-22.00. Sauna with refreshments will take place on countryside in Southern Estonia. Participants are recommended to take along swimming costumes.

Conference Dinner 19.30-23.00. Dinner will be held in restaurant "Püssirohukelder" (Gunpowder Cellar)

Excursion(s). 9.00-18.00. It is possible to choose between tours to Southern and Northern Estonia.

In Southern Estonia the route will take you through hilly landscape in rural area with small towns and several places of interest. Estonian type lunch will be served in a farm. The day ends in Tartu.

In Northern Estonia the route touches industrial

area where the most interesting sightseeing objects are Russian Orthodox Nunnery at Kuremäe, Lake Peipsi and Lahemaa National Park. The day ends in Tallinn.

Accompanying persons are invited to visit museums and participate in short sightseeing tours.

Information about the hotels is enclosed and is also available on our homepage. Book your hotel as early as possible.

Participants:

Before June 1, EEK 2 000

After June 1 EEK 2500

Accompanied persons EEK 500

Before June 1 EEK 720

After June 1 EEK 880

Participants from developing countries can apply for reduced fee.

Estonian Crown (EEK) has fixed rate against German Mark (DEM): 1 DEM=8 EEK

Conference fee includes conference materials, Welcome Reception, guided tours in Tallinn and Tartu, and sauna.

Conference Dinner EEK 280 and excursion

EEK 280 will be paid at Registration in Tartu.

All payments should be made to the bank HANSAPANK, address: Liivalaia 8, 15040 Tallinn, Estonia

SWIFT CODE HABAEE2X

Account: Mare Vähi, No. 221011918193

Mare Vähi is financial manager of the Conference.

Information about the bank can be obtained from

web-site: www.hansa.ee

e-mail: hansa@hansa.ee

Payments can be made in other currencies than EEK or DEM on the basis of the exchange rate with DEM.