It was earlier announced that ICBL 2020 would be postponed to 24 to 27 August 2020 owing to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. We have been continuously monitoring the development of the pandemic situation, while remaining optimistic and realistic about the impacts on our conference. There remain only 2 months before the conference, and it is time most of our conference participants started to make visa application and travel arrangement. However, the present situation is still unclear and there are still travel restrictions in many places. Some participants also expressed their concerns on health issues. After considering various factors, in particulars, the health and well-being of our conference participants, the Organizing Committee of ICBL 2020 has decided to hold the conference as scheduled but in online mode. Detailed arrangement will be provided in July 2020. Meanwhile, you may rest assured that the publication of the conference proceedings would not be affected. Copies of the conference proceedings will be sent to individual entitled participants via courier, right after the conference. Should you have any questions, please contact us at icbl.2020@cityu.edu.hk.

Q1. Will ICBL 2020 be cancelled or further delayed?
A1. It has been confirmed that ICBL 2020 will be held during 24 to 27 August 2020 in online mode. Detailed arrangement will be provided in July 2020.

Q2. When will ICBL 2020 conference proceedings be published?
A2. ICBL 2020 conference proceedings will be published as planned by Springer. Copies of the conference proceedings will be sent to individual entitled participants via courier right after the conference, while the online version can be available one week before the conference.

Q3. My paper has been accepted to ICBL 2020. Will it appear in the conference proceedings?
A3. You need to submit the camera-ready version of your paper and signed copyright form by 30 April 2020, and register and pay the registration fee by 15 May 2020, in order for your paper to be included in the conference proceedings.

Q4. I need an invitation letter for me to attend ICBL 2020. May I request this invitation letter?
A4. Since ICBL 2020 will be held purely online, we will not send invitation letters for visa application purpose. But if you need supporting document for claiming the registration fee from your institutes or sponsors, please contact us at icbl.2020@cityu.edu.hk.

Q5. I plan to attend ICBL 2020. When should I start to make my visa application and travel arrangement?
A5. It has been confirmed that ICBL 2020 will be held during 24 to 27 August 2020 in online mode. Detailed arrangement will be provided in July 2020.