Call for Tutorials

The International Conference on Conceptual Modeling is a leading international forum for presenting and discussing current research and applications in which the major emphasis is on conceptual modeling. Topics of interest span the entire spectrum of conceptual modeling including research and practice in areas such as theories of concepts and ontologies underlying conceptual modeling, methods and tools for developing and communicating conceptual models, and techniques for transforming conceptual models into effective implementations.

Tutorials are typically extended lectures of 1.5 hours or 3 hours by an expert on a highly-focused topic of relevance to conceptual modellers. Tutorials whose audience is broader than the conceptual modeling research community are encouraged.

The goal of a tutorial at the conference is to provide a road map (for beginners or advanced attendees) about a subject area so that attendees can then pursue work in that area if they are so inclined. Generally, tutorials emphasize breadth and cover material from a variety of different authors. The conference strongly encourages  proposals containing new ideas and new approaches, or proposals on new subjects related to conceptual modeling.  

Instructions for Submission

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 (1.5 or 3 hours) 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:

• The presenter(s) - name, affiliation, and contact information;
• Tutorial title;
• One line description;
• Short bio of the presenter/s;
• Scope and novelty of the tutorial;
• Format of tutorial, (1.5 or 3 hours);
• Detailed timetable;
• Expected audience and their background;
• Level: beginner, intermediate or advanced;
• Material to be provided to attendees;

In addition, proposals that extend any previous tutorials of the presenter/s should state where the related tutorials have been given, and the differences  with the proposal for ER 2011.

Tutorial proposals should be submitted by e-mail no later than May 1st, 2011, to the ER2011 tutorial co-chairs:

• Alejandro Vaisman (Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay) avaisman@fing.edu.uy
• Jef Wijsen (University of Mons, Belgium) jef.wijsen@umons.ac.be

Notification of acceptance/rejection will be sent by June 1st, 2011.