ER 2015 Call for Tutorials: 34th International Conference on Conceptual Modeling

Deadline: 2 June 2015

ER 2015 is calling interested candidates to submit tutorials for the International Conference on Conceptual Modeling. It is one of the leading forums for discussing and presenting ongoing research on conceptual modeling. The scope of topics can be from entire conceptual modeling including research and practice in areas of – theories of concepts underlying conceptual modeling, methods and tools for developing and communicating conceptual models, techniques for transforming conceptual models into effective implementations, and the impact of conceptual modeling techniques on databases, business strategies and information systems development.

The aim to conduct tutorial at the conference is to show a road map to beginners or advanced attendees. Tutorial of any particular subject area will enable attendees to pursue work in that area. It is the “34th International Conference on Conceptual Modeling” by ER 2015.

Eligibility criteria

• The conference strongly encourages proposals containing new ideas and new approaches, or proposals on new subjects related to conceptual modeling.
• A tutorial on appreciating English poetry is not likely to be accepted.
• It should be likely that people will want to learn what is on offer in the tutorial.
• It should make people to leave the tutorial more informed about a specific topic than before.
• It should clearly present the intention of presenter of what its tutorial will lead to.
• Try not to make this a 1.5 or 3 hour lecture.

How to Apply

Tutorial proposals must be no more than 5 pages and must provide a sense of both the scope of the tutorial and depth within the scope. Tutorial proposals must clearly identify the intended audience and its assumed background. The intended length of the tutorial should also be indicated, together with a justification that a high-quality presentation will be achieved within the chosen time period. Tutorial proposals must include:

1. The presenter(s) – name, affiliation, contact information, and short bio;
2. Tutorial title;
3. Five-line abstract;
4. Length of tutorial, (1.5 or 3 hours);
5. Detailed outline and timetable;
6. Scope and novelty of the tutorial;
7. Expected audience and their background;
8. Level: beginner, intermediate or advanced;
9. Material to be provided to attendees.

For more information, visit ER 2015.