Call for Sessions

The deadline for submission of session proposals has passed

The fet11 conference programme will feature some 30 scientific sessions. Proposals for sessions should address a topic that is embryonic, multidisciplinary, transformative or foundational. Sessions should aim to present the state-of-the-art, develop broad visions and new concepts and identify resulting challenges for frontier research. Where appropriate, the session design should feature a broad range of views, enabling different disciplines to come together and engage in a dialogue that creates a wider context.

The target audience will bring together a broad set of scientific communities, key policy makers as well as industrial and societal stakeholders on an international basis.

The conference is open to all topics in the domain of Future and Emerging Information Technologies. Examples of session topics featured in the previous FET conference (fet09) are:

  • Collective Robotics
  • Unconventional computing
  • Quantum information technologies
  • The body and the urban space
  • Aesthetics as the heart of science
  • Music and the brain.

These topics are only mentioned as examples and are not intended to restrict applicants in their submissions in any way.

Accepted sessions will get a slot of 90 minutes in the conference programme. The structure and format of the session is free. Highly interactive and unconventional session designs are welcome. When the session has been accepted, the person responsible for it will organise the session in close collaboration with the conference organising committee.

Abstracts for session proposals are limited to 500 words. They should clearly state the scientific and technological challenge addressed, and discuss the expected future impact on science and technology. They should also specify the proposed speakers, target audience, and format of the session. Emphasis should be given to those aspects of the session design which are interactive.

Selection criteria

1. Scientific and technological content

  • novelty and interest of proposed topic, including possible creation of new area or transformation of existing area
  • quality of proposed speakers
  • relevance to Future and Emerging Information Technologies
  • impact on science, technology or science policy
  • building of new collaborations, in particular across disciplines

2. Target group

  • key people/communities identified (e.g. diversity of actors)
  • level (not aimed too narrow/technical or too broad)
  • likely interest from addressed communities

3. Design and preparation

  • quality of session design
  • opportunity for interaction

Applicants were notified of the outcome of the selection via email by 15th February 2011.

Proposers of selected sessions will get up to 3 free admissions to the fet11 conference, including lunches and receptions.

We plan to publish conference proceedings. More information will be available shortly.