eChallenges Conference

27 – 29 October 2010, Warsaw, Poland
Call for Papers Deadline – 26 Februar

eChallenges e-2010 Conference & Exhibition takes place in Warsaw, Poland, 27 – 29 October. This is the twentieth in a series of Annual Conferences supported by the European Commission, which regularly attracts over 650 delegates from leading commercial, government and research organisations around the world to share knowledge and experience, lessons learnt and good practice.

We are now inviting extended abstracts (1,200 – 1,500 words) for technical papers, visionary papers, business and government case studies. Proposals to arrange 90 minute workshop sessions are also welcome. Related themes and suggestions for papers and sessions are outlined in the Call for Papers.

eChallenges e-2010 will focus on Applied ICT research topics addressing major societal and economic challenges. The programme will combine strategic keynote presentations, technical and policy papers, case studies, workshops, an exhibition and social activities. The programme will showcase results from projects funded at national and regional level as well as those funded by European Commission Research Programmes.

Call for Papers

Important Deadlines

• Submission deadline for Extended Abstracts: 26 February 2010
• Acceptance decision: 31 March 2010
• Submission of full paper: 30 April 2010

The scientific programme for eChallenges e-2020 is based on an open Call for Papers and the conference language is English. All abstracts (click here) must be submitted online by 26 February for double blind peer review by the International Programme Committee. Papers should focus on a research or eAdoption topic on which a case study, initial or final results can be published. General project descriptions are not appropriate. All papers must highlight the level of innovation and actual or expected impact.

Please bear in mind that the extended abstracts submitted are double blind peer reviewed so they should not provide contact details within the text of the extended abstract submitted. All extended abstracts are submitted as text via a form – tables and diagrams can be submitted as part of the full paper submission in April.
Extended abstracts should provide a good overview of your full paper and cover the following headings:

• Introduction – Issues to be addressed
• Objectives of your paper
• Methodology Used
• Technology or Business Case Description
• Conclusions and Summary Recommendations

Workshop proposals must also be registered by 26 February 2010 on this page. Each workshop proposal should be supported by a minimum of two papers per workshop session. Authors submit abstracts via Abstract Submission process, as these will be double blind peer reviewed by the IPC.

Core Thematic Priorities for eChallenges e-2010

• eInfrastructures
• ICT for Networked Enterprise & RFID
• eGovernment & eDemocracy
• eHealth – Services to Citizens
• Collaborative Working Environments
• Living Labs
• Digital Libraries and Cultural Heritage
• Intelligent Content and Semantics
• High Performance Computing Applications
• Networked, Smart and Virtual Organisations
• Mobility
• Security and Identity Management
• Technology Enhanced Learning and ICT Skills

Related Themes

Related themes include but are not restricted to:

• i2020 and ICT take-up by SMEs
• Digital Content & Digital Rights Management – issues, applications & technologies
• eVoting, eParticipation
• eInclusion and eAccessibility
• eTourism
• Future Emerging Technologies
• Knowledge management and technologies
• Interoperability and Standardisation
• Open Source Technologies and Applications

More information is available at www.echallenges.org/e2010/default.asp?page=themes

Support Organisations

eChallenges e-2010 is Supported by DG Information Society & Media of the European Commission, Hosted by Ministry of Sport and Tourism of the Republic of Poland, Supported by Warsaw Convention Bureau and the Convention Bureau of Poland, and Technical Co-Sponsored by IEEE

Technical Co-Sponsors

Technical Co-Sponsors confirmed to date include IEEE Region 8; IEEE Poland Computer Chapter; IEEE Poland Communications Chapter; IEEE UKRI Computer Chapter. We kindly ask you to forward this Call for Papers to your colleagues in research, government or business interested in these topics.

We look forward to receiving your extended abstracts and workshop submissions by 26 February.
We wish you and your family a very Happy Christmas and New Year.
eChallenges e-2010 Organising Committee
http://www.eChallenges.org/e2010