http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/index.php?option=com_conference Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:16:54 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/component/option,com_conference/page,show_ad/catid,2/adid,2797/Itemid,0/ Hindi Department, Agra College, Agra invites you to commemorate the National conference and workshop on the “Labor migration, dialects and development of language”. This occasion presents the opportunity to explore, from an interdisciplinary approach, language and cultural developments – including literature, film, folk culture related to the topic of migration and it’s Historical aspects and it’s Diaspora. Topics may include, but are not limited to: south Asian migrations – of historical significance. Possible themes include, but are not limited to: Correlation of labor migration to language development Migration: aspect of literature, memories and history Migration: aspect of language and culture Migration, cultural contact and linguistic implications Mental displacement and cultural crisis Globalization, multicultural centers and new languages Ethnocentrism, other’s language and global communications Standardizations, right to language and language development Folk language, dialects and literary language National-international migrations in Hindi belt and development of Hindi language Non Resident Indian labors and different types of Hindi Language of Dalit people: its structure and change Linguistic Identities, communalism and migration Perspectives on immigration from the host culture Centers of labor migration in modern India and their Hindi language Urbanization and new Hindies Women labor migration: perspective of language - Interdisciplinary Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/component/option,com_conference/page,show_ad/catid,2/adid,2737/Itemid,0/ ICBCB 2012, aims to bring together researchers, scientists, engineers, and scholar students to exchange and share their experiences, new ideas, and research results about all aspects of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted. The conference will be held every year to make it an ideal platform for people to share views and experiences in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology and related areas. Selected papers of ICBCB 2012 will be published in the ICDIP proceedings, which will be published by SPIE, and will be archived in the SPIE Digital Library and indexed by Ei Compendex and Thomson ISI. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to: Genome analysis: Genome assembly, genome and chromosome annotation, gene finding, alternative splicing, EST analysis and comparative genomics. Sequence analysis: Multiple sequence alignment, sequence search and clustering, function prediction, motif discovery, functional site recognition in protein, RNA and DNA sequences. Phylogenetics: Phylogeny estimation, models of evolution, comparative biological methods, population genetics. Structural Bioinformatics: Structure matching, prediction, analysis and comparison; methods and tools for docking; protein design Analysis of high-throughput biological data: Microarrays (nucleic acid, protein, array CGH, genome tiling, and other arrays), EST, SAGE, MPSS, proteomics, mass spectrometry. Genetics and population analysis: Linkage analysis, association analysis, population simulation, haplotyping, marker discovery, genotype calling. Systems biology: Systems approaches to molecular biology, multiscale modeling, pathways,gene networks. - Interdisciplinary Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/component/option,com_conference/page,show_ad/catid,2/adid,2679/Itemid,0/ 6-9 July 2012, Liverpool, United Kingdom As an expression of culture, a form of intangible heritage, a signifier of place, and a marker of moments, music provides an important and emotive narrative for tourists. Indeed, it is increasingly difficult to imagine tourism ‘in silence’, outside of the scores and songs which accompany and punctuate journeys. From touristic performances of traditional dance, pilgrimages to the homes and graves of composers and singers, impromptu street entertainments, tours to concerts, attending festivals, to the sounds of the car radio, the travelling with ipods and the ‘muzak’ of hotel lifts, music can both activate and shape the journey, and passively permeate its duration. Music can both define and transcend the borders of destinations, emphasise and challenge notions of tradition, provide opportunities for liminal play, transgression and resistance and, help define the identities of visitors and the visited. CALL FOR PAPERS In this international research conference, and in the City of Liverpool famed for its popular music, we seek to explore the relationships between tourism, tourists and all forms/genres and sub-genres of music including: popular, classical, folk, dance, rock, jazz and hip-hop, across all cultures and continents. In the context of new and old global mobilities, we are interested in musical pilgrimage, the material and social flows of travellers and musicians, the cultural and economic policies that promote music tourism, festivals and performances for tourists, ethnographies of touristic encounters with music, the place of music in the representation of tourism destinations and, the role of music in the construction of tourist discourses, narratives and memories. As in previous events, the conference aims to provide critical dialogue beyond disciplinary boundaries and epistemologies and thus we welcome papers from the widest range of disciplines and fields including: anthropology, cultural geography, cultural studies, ethnology and folklore, history, heritage studies, landscape studies, leisure studies, museum studies, musicology and ethnomusicology, philosophy, political sciences, sociology, subaltern studies, tourism studies and urban/spatial planning. We welcome innovative perspectives on all aspects of music and tourism. Key themes of interest to the conference include: • Musical memory – the role of music in narratives of touristic experience • Fans, pilgrimage and performances – motivations, behaviours and meanings • The tourist’s involvement in preserving and creating musical traditions • Managing tourists at musical sites • Musical imaginaries - representing places, peoples and pasts in music • Dance tourism and embodied practices • Designing ambience – mobilising music in touristic spaces • Music festivals as opportunities for tourist encounters • Inspirations - travelling musicians • Music as intangible heritage – touring through traditions • Challenging musical traditions – tourist ‘noise’ Please submit a 300 word abstract including title and full contact details as an electronic file to d.carl@leedsmet.ac.uk. You may submit your abstract as soon as possible but no later than 6th February 2012. For further details on the conference please visit: http://soundtracksconference.wordpress.com - Interdisciplinary Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/component/option,com_conference/page,show_ad/catid,2/adid,2677/Itemid,0/ The congress is under the aegis of the Minister of Defense of Republic of Bulgaria. The forum will be hosted by “G. S. Rakovski” Defense Academy. The Bulgarian Commission of Military History is delighted to welcome the Congress in Bulgaria for the first time in the history of the ICMH. The main theme of the Congress will be: TECHNOLOGY AND WARFARE and the working languages of the event – English and French. Event organizer: Company for International Meetings (CIM Ltd.) For more information: http://www.cim.bg/index.php/en/view/38-kongres-po-voenna-istoriya - Interdisciplinary Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/component/option,com_conference/page,show_ad/catid,2/adid,2591/Itemid,0/ 2012 International Conference on Information and Education Technology, ICIET 2012, will be held during 14-15 January 2012, in Mumbai, India. ICIET 2012, aims to bring together researchers, scientists, engineers, and scholar students to exchange and share their experiences, new ideas, and research results about all aspects of Information and Education Technology, and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted. The conference will be held every year to make it an ideal platform for people to share views and experiences in Information and Education Technology and related areas. All ICIET 2012 papers will be published in the Journal Procedia Technology (ISSN: 2212-0173), and all papers will be sent to be indexed by SCOPUS, Ei Compendex, Thomson ISI by Elsevier. - Interdisciplinary Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/component/option,com_conference/page,show_ad/catid,2/adid,2544/Itemid,0/ “Call for Applications” The International Conference on Cultural Diplomacy & the UN “Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power in an Interdependent World: The Opportunities of Global Governance” (New York, February 21st – 24th, 2012) www.un-culturaldiplomacy-conference.org The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is currently accepting applications for our forth coming event, which will take place in New York City from February 21st – 24th, 2012. The event will bring together government and diplomatic officials, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, journalists, young professionals, students and scholars, and other interested stakeholders from across the world for a program of lectures, workshops, panel and group discussions and social and cultural activities featuring leading figures from the fields of politics, the arts, academia, media, and business. The “Conference on The United Nations and Cultural Diplomacy” is one of a three–part series of International Conferences held by the ICD on the issue of ‘International Institutions and Global Governance: The Role of Cultural Diplomacy’. The aim of the conference this year is to reflect on the role of institutions such as the United Nations within the international system, on global governance as a whole in terms of key international issues and on how Cultural Diplomacy takes place. The program will consist of lectures, seminars, debates and panel discussions that will feature leading figures from international politics & diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector. In an age of international instability and discontent, the United Nations marked a transition towards a more ‘soft’ power-based approach to international relations. With its specific aim to foster peace and cooperation agreements, the United Nations was the first institution to focus on relations between states and international understanding. Cultural Diplomacy is becoming increasingly important within international relations and The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy reflects the desire to expand on this work. This conference will focus on and analyze the probability of Cultural Diplomacy representing a useful tool for fostering international cooperation within an institutional framework and within the wider global government. To apply please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_uncdc-2011-application-form - Interdisciplinary Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/component/option,com_conference/page,show_ad/catid,2/adid,2503/Itemid,0/ Align people, processes and technology to deliver HSE excellence Still reeling from the effects of Deepwater Horizon, the oil and gas industry still has achieving excellence in offshore safety as a top priority. The threat of disaster and the ensuing media backlash has conspired to put HSE firmly at the top of any sensible company’s strategy for growth. However, lofty ambition and well-meaning words will not alone enable operators to cultivate a proactive, all-encompassing and comprehensive approach to HSE. The Offshore Safety Summit 2012 is the premier event for professionals to gather and discuss the industry’s pressing safety concerns. Moving on from the Macondo blowout, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about risk management, process safety, asset integrity, oil spill response, regulatory concerns and many more of the most crucial sector issues. Find out how the oil and gas industry is moving forward by hearing from relevant experts who have encountered and overcome the challenges that you face on a daily basis. Key Topics to be addressed this year at the Offshore Safety Summit include: • Hydrocarbon Releases: Learn from industry leaders about the Step Change initiative on cutting emissions and hitting those 50% reduction targets . • Oil Spill Response: Hear updated best practice advice on preventing risk and managing catastrophe • Managing Reputational Risk: Guidance on averting unnecessary losses by implementing a thorough and appropriate communications strategy • Asset Integrity Management: How you can improve reliability and limit crippling maintenance costs by adopting a comprehensive asset integrity management framework • Risk Assessment Strategy: Develop a tailored strategy to enhance your company’s process safety record and make it an industry leader 2012 Offshore Safety Key Speakers include: • Steve Cromar, Chief Engineer, ConocoPhillips • Ian Stevenson, Group QHSE Director, Technip • Steve Walker, Head of Offshore Division, HSE • Holly Hopkins, Senior Policy Advisor, American Petroleum Institute • George Petrie, Project HSE Manager, Talisman Energy • Brian Minty, HSE Manager, Tullow Oil • Davide Scotti, HSE New Initiatives and Change Manager, Saipem • Darren Metkin, Safety Training Advisor, Saipem • Dr. Tom Reader, Lecturer, London School of Economics • Mike Finucane, HSE Manager, Maersk Oil • Douglas Allsop, Communications Director, Mearns and Gill Public Relations • Tim Southam, Managing Director, Progress Through People Find out more at http://bit.ly/ti74PU Alternatively, call us on +44 (0)20 7368 9300 or +44 (0)20 7036 1300, or email enquire@iqpc.co.uk - Interdisciplinary Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/component/option,com_conference/page,show_ad/catid,2/adid,2467/Itemid,0/ ISR is the lynchpin of modern warfare, and the methodology by which it is collected, analysed and disseminated continues to develop as forces encounter new and familiar challenges across air, land and sea in the 21st century. Both the cyber and space domains have seen and continue to see an incremental increase in offensive and defensive activity over recent years and, in these two domains, ISR finds itself yet more relevant. Against this backdrop, SMi are proud to announce the launch of its inaugural ISR 2012 conference taking place on the 18th and 19th April 2012 in London. Delegates will have the chance to gain insight into key topics including unmanned ISR; persistent ISR; COMINT and SIGINT; ISR interoperability between the Air, Land and Maritime domains and future ISR technology. Catering for those across air, land, sea, cyber and space, ISR 2012 will address case studies and challenges pertaining to end-users and programme teams across the international community. If you are a stakeholder in ISR technology, exploitation or development, then this event is the ideal forum for you. Our exhibition space will also give you the chance to demonstrate to and interact with fellow delegates and speakers outside of the conference hall. This opportunity to present, discuss and exhibit your ISR capabilities and requirements should not be missed! For more information please visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/isr7.asp. Our expert speaker line-up includes: • Dr. Mark T. Maybury, Chief Scientist, United States Air Force • Major General Stephen D. Schmidt, Commander, Airborne Early Warning and Control Force Command, NATO • Colonel Dean Bushey, A3, USAFE • Lieutenant Colonel Mircea Boscoianu, Romanian Air Force Academy, Romanian MoD • Major Tiziano Diamanti, Defence General Staff HQ, Italian Army • Major General Kenneth Israel (R), LMCO • Captain John Nankervis, SPAWARSYSCEN Atlantic, US Navy • Chris Romney, Chief, Requirements and Architecture Branch, NACMA To view the conference programme or full speaker line-up, visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/isr7.asp. PLUS – Don’t miss our two interactive workshops, both held on 17th April... Current Trends in UAS Training and Simulation 9.00am - 12.30pm Hosted by: Simlat Practical ISR Training 1.30pm - 4.50pm Hosted by: Inzpire BOOKING INFORMATION Visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/isr7.asp Or contact Teri Arri: +44 (0)20 7827 6162 / tarri@smi-online.co.uk SPONSORSHIP SMi Group offers direct access to key decision makers in this sector through tailored sponsorship and exhibitor packages For details contact Fiona Punter: +44 (0) 20 7827 6098 / fpunter@smi-online.co.uk - Interdisciplinary Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/component/option,com_conference/page,show_ad/catid,2/adid,2435/Itemid,0/ The Government published its White Paper on electricity market reform on 12 July. The White Paper sets out key measures to attract investment, reduce the impact on consumer bills, and create a secure mix of electricity sources, including gas, new nuclear, renewables, and carbon capture and storage. The Masterclass will take attendees through the rationale for reform, the key elements of the reform package, and the next steps on the road to reform. The event will offer an opportunity for participants to discuss with Jonathan Brearley, Director of Energy Strategy and Futures in the UK, Department of Energy and Climate Change, and each other the detailed reform package within the White Paper, and the further design work in train ahead of the introduction of a Bill to Parliament in the spring. - Interdisciplinary Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/component/option,com_conference/page,show_ad/catid,2/adid,2422/Itemid,0/ The conference seeks original research papers in all areas of computational complexity theory, studying the absolute and relative power of computational models under resource constraints. We also encourage results from other areas of computer science and mathematics motivated by topics in complexity theory. The following list of possible topics is not exhaustive: Complexity classes Algebraic complexity Proof complexity Interactive and probabilistic proof systems Circuit complexity Kolmogorov complexity Logic and descriptive complexity Average case complexity Reducibility and completeness Communication complexity Complexity in other concrete computational models Cryptographic complexity Complexity of optimization, including inapproximability Complexity and learning Complexity and coding theory Pseudorandomness and derandomization Complexity and sub-linear computation Quantum computation - Interdisciplinary Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/component/option,com_conference/page,show_ad/catid,2/adid,2412/Itemid,0/ Don’t miss SMi’s 6th annual MilSpace conference which will be held in Vienna, Austria on the 27th and 28th March 2012. MilSpace 2012 will allow delegates the opportunity to network with key Military Space experts from across Europe and the US and hear from a number of high-level speakers discussing key topics including interoperability, national space programmes and space situational awareness. With Military Space budgets tightening and the reliance on the private sector to partner military space programs, there is no better opportunity to discuss the key matters at our annual MilSpace conference. Visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2012military-space9.asp for more information. Hear keynote addresses from: • Major General David Scott, Director, Air & Space, US Air Force in Europe • Colonel Stefano Rivola, Head of Space and Missile Defence Programme, Italian National Armament Directorate • Lieutenant Colonel Olaf Holzhauer, Director DEU Space Situational Awareness Centre, Ministry of Defence, Germany • Major Philip Verocco, Air & Space Strategist, NATO Joint Air Power Competence (JAPCC) • Dr. Mohammed N Mubarek Alahbabi, Information Communication Technology (ICT) Advisor, United Arab Emirates Armed Forces • Pascal Legai, Deputy Director, European Union Satellite Centre • Erwin Duhamel, Head, Security Strategy and Partnership Development Office, European Space Agency PLUS – Don’t miss the chance to attend an exclusive roundtable meeting on: Space Crisis Management: Filling in the Gaps In association with European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) BOOKING INFORMATION http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2012military-space9.asp Alternatively, contact Teri Arri at Tel: +44(0)207 827 6162 or Email: tarri@smi-online.co.uk SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION SMi Group offers direct access to key decision makers in this sector through tailored sponsorship and exhibitor packages. For details, contact Fiona Punter at Tel: +44 (0)20 7827 6098 or Email: fpunter@smi-online.co.uk - Interdisciplinary Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/component/option,com_conference/page,show_ad/catid,2/adid,2388/Itemid,0/ The symposium brings together researchers and practitioners working on policy-based systems across a wide range of application domains including policy-based networking, privacy, trust and security management, autonomic computing, pervasive systems and enterprise systems. POLICY 2012 is the 13th in a series of successful events, which have provided a forum for discussion and collaboration between researchers, developers and users of policy-based systems. In addition to the areas mentioned above, we specifically encourage this year contributions on policy-based techniques in support of Data Management, Cloud computing and Enterprise Service Oriented applications as well as the use of reasoning, verification and learning techniques in policy based systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Formal aspects and theory Models for access control, usage control, trust, privacy Specifications, refinement, analysis, reasoning Implementation techniques, architectures, tools Policy-based data management Policy systems for mobile, cloud and ubiquitous computing Policy-based networking AI approaches, machine learning, agents, natural languages HCI and usability aspects Theoretical and practical spects of federation of policy sets Organisational, ethical, legal aspects, standards Case studies, real-life deployments and experiences - Interdisciplinary Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/component/option,com_conference/page,show_ad/catid,2/adid,2366/Itemid,0/ CBRN in the Maritime Environment focuses upon the CBRN threat to those that operate in the maritime domain. This exceptional masterclass will be delivered through a series of presentations and group interaction throughout the day. Neil Hall will be joined by further expert presenters during the masterclass. Key reasons to attend: • Gain a thorough understanding of how catastrophic and devastating a CBRN incident in the Maritime Environment could be • Learn how to protect from and prevent such an attack • Risk assessment & SOPs • Be prepared to deal with such an incident, when it occurs. • Examine existing capabilities • Identify gaps • Look at options for development • Identify priorities • Improve understanding • The impact on trade • Business challenges when managing global risk • The view of the Emergency Services • Casualty handling • Media handling • Protecting Reputation Agenda: 08.45 Registration 09.15 Welcome and introductions 09.30 CBRN in the Maritime Environment- Past incidents, lessons learned and current threat levels 10.30 Networking Coffee Break 11.00 Preparation for Maritime CBRN Incidents - What structures and detection solutions are in place? - Which are the leading organizations? - What international efforts are being made for pre-emptive CBRN measures? 12.00 Interactive Session- Maritime CBRN Incident: Implementing a Command Structure tov Facilitate Multi-Agency Response and Recovery 13.00 Lunch 14.00 Interactive Session Debrief 14.30 The Future for Maritime CBRN Threat- Who, where and how? 15.30 Considering the Multi-Agency Approach in International Waters 16.30 Closing Remarks and Final Networking Opportunity Don’t miss this unique opportunity and register your place today! BOOKING INFORMATION For further information and to register online, please visit: http://www.smi-online.co.uk/maritimecbrn9.asp Alternatively, contact Teri Arri on Tel: +44 (0)20 7827 6162 or Email: tarri@smi-online.co.uk - Interdisciplinary Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/component/option,com_conference/page,show_ad/catid,2/adid,2329/Itemid,0/ The 2012 International Conference on Computer, Information, and Telecommunication Systems, CITS 2012, is an international forum for scientists, engineers, and practitioners to present their latest research and development results in all areas of Computer, Information technology and Telecommunication Systems, CITS. The conference will last for four days and will feature tutorials, technical paper presentations, workshops and distinguished keynote speeches. All full paper submissions will be peer reviewed and evaluated based on originality, technical and/or research content/depth, correctness, relevance to conference, contributions, and readability. The accepted full papers will be published in the refereed conference proceedings. The conference is sponsored by Philadelphia University and Hashemite University, Jordan. It is also technically co-sponsored by the Society for Modeling and Simulation International, SCS and Future Technology Research Association International, FTRA. It is also technically Co-Sponsored by IEEE. All accepted papers in the conference will appear in IEEE Xplore. Extended versions of selected best accepted papers will be considered for publication in scholarly journals. Prospective authors are invited to submit an original full-length five-page paper (10-point font) including figures via the EDAS submission system. Note that the maximum number of pages is 6; 5 pages plus 1 additional page allowed with a charge for the one additional page of $100 if accepted. IEEE specification based Latex and MS-Word templates for paper submission are available here. The conference will feature 6 tracks: Computer Systems Track, Telecommunications Systems Track, Networking Systems Track, Information Technology Track, Security Systems Track, and Web Systems track. Proposals for workshops and special sessions and tutorials should be sent to the corresponding chair: franco@dist.unige.it for tutorial and dhurandher@rediffmail.com for workshops and special sessions. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Computer Systems Telecommunication Systems Networking Systems Information Technology Security systems Web Technology - Interdisciplinary Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/component/option,com_conference/page,show_ad/catid,2/adid,2325/Itemid,0/ The field of Computational Photography seeks to create new photographic functionalities and experiences that go beyond what is possible with traditional cameras and image processing tools. The International Conference on Computational Photography is organized with the vision of fostering the community of researchers, from many different disciplines, working on computational photography. Topics ICCP 2012 seeks high quality submissions in all areas related to computational photography. We welcome all submissions that introduce new ideas to the field including, but not limited to, those in the following areas: Computational cameras Computational illumination Computational Optics (wavefront coding, compressive optical sensing, digital holography, …) High-performance imaging (high-speed, hyper-spectral, high-dynamic range, thermal , confocal, ...). Multiple images and Camera arrays Sensor and illumination hardware Scientific imaging and videography Advanced image processing Organizing and exploiting photo/video collections In addition to papers, ICCP 2012 will have submission paths for talks, posters, and demos. - Interdisciplinary Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/component/option,com_conference/page,show_ad/catid,2/adid,2319/Itemid,0/ Call For Papers 7th IEEE International Conference on Wireless, Mobile& Ubiquitous Technologies in Education (WMUTE 2012) 4th IEEE International Conference on Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning (DIGITEL 2012) The proceedings of both conferences will be published by IEEE Computer Society. The scope of WMUTE 2012 will cover but not be limited to: * Mobile social media for education * User experiences in mobile social media creation and collaboration * Specific roles for video in mobile learning and working * Theories and applications for modeling collaboration in mobile environments * Emerging mobile video development platforms and user interfaces * Context-aware learning environments and mobile social media applications * Open educational resources for WMUTE * Mobile video story-telling and communities * Human-computer interaction aspects of technology-enriched classrooms * Mobile and ubiquitous computing support for collaborative learning * Mobile Web 2.0 applications for learning and teaching * Learning scenarios supported by wireless sensor networks * Small-screen interface design for WMUTE * Mobile collaborative learning systems * Implementation of learning models exploiting one-to-one technology * New devices for learning and instruction * Game-based learning with ubiquitous and one-to-one technologies * Adaptive and adaptable learning environments using mobile and ubiquitous devices * Intelligent Agents support for ubiquitous learning and one-to-one classroom settings * Architectures and infrastructures for one-to-one classroom settings * Methods of interaction analysis in mobile and ubiquitous learning scenarios * Evaluation and evaluation methodologies for WMUTE Topics of interest for DIGITEL 2012 include, but are not limited to: * Design foundation and theory for DIGITEL * Educational robots and toys * Artificial intelligence for DIGITEL * Virtual characters for education and learning * Virtual storytelling and game narrative for education and learning * Multiplayer and social game design for education and learning * Simulation and animation for education and learning * Augmented/mixed reality for education and learning * Game-based learning/training * Games in real world (ubiquitous learning) * Storytelling and narrative in education and learning * VR-based education/training * Non-visual senses (smelling, touching, hearing) for DIGITEL * Mobile games and its linking to online games for education and learning * Location-based games and ubiquitous technology for education and learning * Identity in gaming to learn: roles and role-playing * Collaboration, competition and community in DIGITEL * Social and cultural aspects in DIGITEL * Evaluation of DIGITEL systems * Studies of the effect of games on learning, affect, and motivation * Embedding instructional design principles in games Important dates: Submission deadline: Oct. 1, 2011 (full and short papers) Submission deadline: Nov. 15, 2011 (posters) [extended] Notification of acceptance: Nov. 30, 2011 Final version: Jan. 6, 2012 Conference date: Mar. 27-30, 2012 Submissions types: Full papers: 8 pages Short papers: 5 pages Posters: 3 pages - Interdisciplinary Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/component/option,com_conference/page,show_ad/catid,2/adid,2310/Itemid,0/ The IEEE Pervasive Computing and Communication (PerCom) conference, entering its tenth year, is the worldwide premier scholarly venue in the areas of pervasive computing and communications. Since 2003, the conference has grown significantly in terms of quality and variety of the technical programs - it is recognized as a top tier conference by most universities and organizations across the world. PerCom 2012 will provide a high profile, leading edge forum for researchers, engineers, and practitioners to present state-of-the-art research in the respective fields of pervasive computing and communications. The conference will feature a diverse mixture of presentation forums including core technical sessions, keynote talks, panel discussions from worldwide experts, demonstrations, a PhD forum, and work in progress posters. The conference also hosts a number of workshops that have themselves become well recognized in the community as forums for specialized topics within the field. The conference also provides formats to honour excellence in the field. The Mark Weiser Best Paper award, sponsored by Elsevier, will be given to authors of the PerCom's best paper. In addition, the highest quality papers from the conference will be published in a special issue of the Pervasive and Mobile Computing Journal. The 2012 conference will be held in Lugano, Switzerland. The "Monte Carlo of Switzerland" is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Switzerland, and it is the residence of an ever growing number of celebrities, entertainers and successful athletes. The lake of Lugano and the surrounding mountains provide a wide variety of outdoor activities. Lugano is, also, home to a number of historic buildings and museums. - Interdisciplinary Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/component/option,com_conference/page,show_ad/catid,2/adid,2279/Itemid,0/ SMi proudly presents its 5th annual Border Security conference. Following on from the success of last year's event, Border Security 2012 will be hosted in Sofia, Bulgaria for the second time. This must-attend event will provide a timely appraisal of Border Security concerns in Eastern Europe and around the world and will allow delegates to network with key industry players. Industry-leading presentations from: • Brigadier General Marek Adamczyk, Liaison Officer, Polish Border Police • General Commissioner Zaharin Penov, Director, Chief Directorate Border Police, Bulgaria • Nenad Banovic, Chief of Border Police, Serbian Border Police • Cristina Cica, Head of Unit Management of Telecommunications & IT Systems, Romanian Border Police • Adriano Baptista, Head of Operations Division, EU Satellite Centre • Petia Karayaneva, Protection Officer, UNHCR • Roberto Mugavero, President, Osdife - Observatory on Security and CBRNe Defence • Margreet Lommerts, Manager Security & Cargo, Association of European Airlines To view our conference programme and full speaker line-up, please visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/bordersec6.asp. Key reasons to attend: • Hear keynote presentations from regional Border Police • Analyse and contrast border patrol strategies from around the globe • Learn how to apply case study evidence to your Border Security strategy • Develop your understanding of application of new technologies • Debate hot topics such as EU and Schengen Area border control strategy • Explore counter smuggling and cargo security strategies • Investigate border security at international transportation hubs • Network with key industry speakers PLUS – Don’t miss our pre-conference workshop: Border Security & DocEx: Controlling the Manipulation of Personal Identity 28th February 2012, Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan, Sofia Led by: Jerry Hart, Global Security Risk Analyst, SGS Gareth Evans, Advisor, UK Police Service BOOKING INFORMATION Visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/bordersec6.asp Alternatively, contact Shilan Chandi: +44 (0)20 7827 6738 / schandi@smi-online.co.uk SPONSORSHIP SMi Group offers direct access to key decision makers in this sector through tailored sponsorship and exhibitor packages For details contact Fiona Punter: +44 (0) 20 7827 6098 / fpunter@smi-online.co.uk - Interdisciplinary Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/component/option,com_conference/page,show_ad/catid,2/adid,2278/Itemid,0/ Providing secure and interoperable mobile deployable communications is imperative in achieving greater situational awareness and superior operational capabilities. Attend this event to share experiences, network with the people that matter and maximise your capabilities. Against this backdrop, SMi Group is proud to announce its Mobile Deployable Communications conference, to be held in Austria on 22nd and 23rd February 2012. Returning for its fifth year, this event will once again lead the way in providing the latest overview of in-theatre tactical communications, national roadmaps, technology, NATO and ISAF interoperability and industry support. Key reasons to attend: • Learn about NATO's steps towards interoperable mobile deployable communications • Analyse the latest operational experiences from both NATO and national perspectives • Discuss the communications experiences and needs from the perspective of emergency services, charities and first responders • Assess the current technology being deployed and what solutions industry are providing for the end user • Address the security challenges facing military communications experts in the field • Network with key decision makers from the military and industry and assess the latest technology on offer in our exhibition area Our expert speaker line-up includes: • Lieutenant General Kurt Herrmann, Director, NATO Communications and Information Systems Services Agency (NCSA) • Brigadier General Gregory Brundidge, Director, Command, Control, Communications and Warfighting Integration, US European Command (EUCOM) • Colonel Vlastimil Maly, Head of Communication and Information Systems Department (K-209), Czech Republic Armed Forces • Captain Mehmet Cem Kizil, Turkish Navy, NATO Standardisation Agency • Colonel Teodor Aldea, Information Technology and IT Security Branch Chief, CIS Dept, European Union • Lieutenant Colonel Michael Delorey, C4ISTAR Branch (Deployable CIS), NATO Joint Airpower Competence Centre • Dr. Bharat Doshi, Director of the Milton S. Eisenhower Research Center (MERC), Johns Hopkins University To view the conference programme and full speaker line-up, visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/mobile-deployable6.asp. Hear what our previous attendees had to say: "This conference provided me with some useful information and proved to be an excellent professional experience" Royal Marines "Extremely useful and a first class networking opportunity" NATO Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps "Great discussions & briefs. It was interesting to get the different perspectives & lessons learned from key speakers from industry & national militaries. Good exchange of information on deployable comms & CIS networks." US Army Booking Information Visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/mobile-deployable6.asp to register your place. Alternatively, contact Teri Arri at Tel: +44 (0)207 827 6162 or Email: tarri@smi-online.co.uk Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities SMi Group offers excellent opportunities to profile your company through tailored sponsorship and branding packages. For details contact: Fiona Punter at Tel: +44 (0) 20 7827 6098 or Email: fpunter@smi-online.co.uk - Interdisciplinary Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldconferencecalendar.com/component/option,com_conference/page,show_ad/catid,2/adid,2216/Itemid,0/ 2012 International Conference on System Modeling and Optimization, ICSMO 2012, will be held during 17-18 February 2012, in Hong Kong. ICSMO 2012, aims to bring together researchers, scientists, engineers, and scholar students to exchange and share their experiences, new ideas, and research results about all aspects of System Modeling and Optimization, and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted. The conference will be held every year to make it an ideal platform for people to share views and experiences in Information and Education Technology and related areas. All selected papers of ICSMO 2012 will be published by ASME Press together with ICCMS, and which will be archived in the ASME Digital Library and indexed by Ei Compendex and Thomson ISI. English is the official language of the conference. We welcome paper submissions. The ICSMO 2012 technical program will consist of plenary and keynote lectures, workshops, symposia, and invited sessions, in which the leading experts from all around the world will present state-of-the-art reviews of rapidly-developing and exciting areas, report the latest significant findings and developments in all the major fields of System Modeling and Optimization, and discuss government and industry related issues. Accepted high-quality original technical papers will be presented in poster and oral sessions, with up to 5-page papers to be included in ASME Digital Library and indexed in Ei Compendex and Thomson ISI Proceedings. - Interdisciplinary Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100