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5th International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications (GRAPP)

Venue: Angers-France

Event Date: 17-21 May, 2010

The 5th International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications (GRAPP) aims at becoming a major point of contact between researchers, engineers and practitioners in Computer Graphics. The conference will be structured along four main tracks, covering different aspects related to Computer Graphics, from Modelling to Rendering, including Animation and Interactive Environments. We welcome papers describing original work in any of the areas listed below. Papers describing advanced prototypes, systems, tools and techniques as well as general survey papers indicating future directions are also encouraged. Paper acceptance will be based on quality, relevance to the conference themes and originality. The conference program will include both oral and poster presentations. Special sessions, dedicated to case-studies and commercial presentations, as well as technical tutorials, dedicated to technical/scientific topics, are also envisaged. Companies interested in presenting their products/methodologies or researchers interested in lecturing a tutorial are invited to contact the conference secretariat.

CONFERENCE AREAS

Each of these topic areas is expanded below. Papers should address one or more of the listed topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related topics are also allowed.

     1. Geometry and Modeling
     2. Rendering
     3. Animation and Simulation
     4. Interactive Environments

AREA 1: GEOMETRY AND MODELING

     - Geometric Computing
     - Modeling and Algorithms
     - Fundamental Methods and Algorithms
     - Scene and Object Modeling
     - Solid and Heterogeneous Modeling
     - Surface Modeling
     - Modeling of Natural Scenes and Phenomena
     - Physics-Based Modeling
     - Multi-Resolution Modeling
     - Image-Based Modeling
     - Texture Models, Analysis, and Synthesis
     - Reflection and Illumination Models
     - Model Validation
     - CAGD/CAD/CAM Systems
     - Graphics Architectures
     - Sketch-Based Modelling

AREA 2: RENDERING

     - Systems and Software Architectures for Rendering
     - Rendering Algorithms
     - Real-Time Rendering
     - Parallel Rendering
     - Image-Based Rendering
     - Volume Rendering
     - Point-Based Rendering
     - Lighting and Appearance
     - Shadows, Translucency and Visibility
     - Non-Photorealistic Rendering, Painting-like rendering, Drawing
     - Rendering Hardware 

AREA 3: ANIMATION AND SIMULATION

     - Animation Systems
     - Animation Algorithms and Techniques
     - Animation Languages
     - Animation from Motion Capture
     - Character Animation
     - Behavioural Animation
     - Human Figure Animation
     - Facial Animation
     - Animation of Particle Systems
     - Plausible Motion Simulation
     - Animation and Simulation of Natural Environments
     - Special Effects
     - Real-time Visual Simulation 

AREA 4: INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENTS

     - Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Environments
     - Distributed Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality
     - Collaborative Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Environments
     - Virtual Tours
     - Virtual Humans and Artificial Life
     - Real-time Graphics
     - Graphics in Computer Games
     - Collision Detection
     - Graphical Interfaces
     - Mobile Interfaces
     - Advanced User Interfaces
     - Hardware Technologies for Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Environments 

IMPORTANT DATES

Conference date: 17 - 21 May, 2010

Regular Paper Submission: November 22, 2009

Authors Notification: January 26, 2010

Final Paper Submission and Registration: February 10, 2010

SECRETARIAT CONTACTS

GRAPP Secretariat Address: Av. D.Manuel I, 27A 2ºesq. 2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal

Tel.: +351 265 520 184 Fax: + 44 203 014 5434 e-mail: grapp@visigrapp.org Web: http://www.grapp.org

2nd International Conference on Imaging Theory and Applications (IMAGAPP)

2nd International Conference on Imaging Theory and Applications (IMAGAPP)

Venue:

Angers-France

Event Date: 17-21 May, 2010

The 2nd International Conference on Imaging Theory and Applications (IMAGAPP) aims at becoming a major point of contact between researchers, engineers and practitioners in Computer Graphics. The conference will be structured along four main tracks, covering different aspects related to Imaging, from Imaging Theory to Imaging Applications and Imaging Technologies. We welcome papers describing original work in any of the areas listed below. Papers describing advanced prototypes, systems, tools and techniques as well as general survey papers indicating future directions are also encouraged. Paper acceptance will be based on quality, relevance to the conference themes and originality. The conference program will include both oral and poster presentations. Special sessions, dedicated to case-studies and commercial presentations, as well as technical tutorials, dedicated to technical/scientific topics, are also envisaged. Companies interested in presenting their products/methodologies or researchers interested in lecturing a tutorial are invited to contact the conference secretariat.

CONFERENCE AREAS

Each of these topic areas is expanded below. Papers should address one or more of the listed topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related topics are also allowed.

     1. Imaging Theory
     2. Imaging Applications
     3. Imaging Technologies 

AREA 1: IMAGING THEORY

     - Coding and Transmission
     - Colour Analysis and Processing
     - Digital Image Processing, Manipulation and Archiving
     - Image Data Quality

AREA 2: IMAGING APPLICATIONS

     - Medical Imaging (Radiology, Magnetic Resonance, Ultrasound, Brain mapping)
     - Physics Imaging (Radar imaging, Photoelectronics, Molecular imaging)
     - Remote sensing, Astronomy and Geology Imaging
     - Imaging in Computing and Business (Document imaging, metadata, quality control)
     - Entertainment Imaging Applications  

AREA 3: IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES

     - Digital Fabrication Processes
     - Digital Printing Technologies
     - Display Technology
     - Electronic Imaging Devices  

IMPORTANT DATES

Conference date: 17 - 21 May, 2010

Regular Paper Submission: December 09, 2009 (deadline extended)

Authors Notification (regular papers): January 26, 2010

Final Regular Paper Submission and Registration: February 10, 2010

SECRETARIAT CONTACTS

IMAGAPP Secretariat Address: Av. D.Manuel I, 27A 2ºesq. 2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal

Tel.: +351 265 520 184 Fax: + 44 203 014 5434

e-mail: imagapp@visigrapp.org Web: http://www.imagapp.org

5th International Conference on Computer Vision Theory and Applications (VISAPP)

5th International Conference on Computer Vision Theory and Applications (VISAPP)

Venue:

Angers-France

Event Date: 17-21 May, 2010

The 5th International Conference on Computer Vision Theory and Applications (VISAPP) aims at becoming a major point of contact between research scientists, engineers and practitioners on the area of computer vision applications systems. Four simultaneous tracks will be held, covering all different aspects related to computer vision, from Image Formation to Image Understanding including Motion Analysis and Stereo Vision. Papers describing advanced prototypes, systems, tools and techniques and general survey papers indicating future directions are also encouraged. Papers describing original work are invited in any of the areas listed below. Accepted papers, presented at the conference by one of the authors, will be published in the Proceedings of VISAPP. Acceptance will be based on quality, relevance and originality. There will be both oral and poster sessions. Special sessions, dedicated to case-studies and commercial presentations, as well as technical tutorials, dedicated to technical/scientific topics, are also envisaged: companies interested in presenting their products/methodologies or researchers interested in lecturing a tutorial are invited to contact the conference secretariat.

CONFERENCE AREAS

Each of these topic areas is expanded below. Papers should address one or more of the listed topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related topics are also allowed.

     1. Image Formation and Processing
     2. Image Analysis
     3. Image Understanding
     4. Motion, Tracking and Stereo Vision

AREA 1: IMAGE FORMATION AND PROCESSING

     - Computational Geometry
     - Multi-view Geometry
     - Illumination and Reflectance Modeling
     - Image Formation, Acquisition Devices and Sensors
     - Multimodal and Multisensor Models of Image Formation
     - Image Quality
     - Image Filtering
     - Spatial Color Indexing
     - Enhancement and Restoration
     - Mathematical Morphology
     - Implementation of Image and Video Processing Systems 

AREA 2: IMAGE ANALYSIS

     - Early Vision and Image Representation
     - Surface Geometry and Shape
     - Feature Extraction
     - Segmentation and Grouping
     - Time-Frequency Analysis
     - Wavelet Analysis
     - Statistical Approach
     - Structural and Syntactic Approach
     - Fractal and Chaos Theory in Image Analysis
     - Image Registration
     - Video Analysis 

AREA 3: IMAGE UNDERSTANDING

     - Recognition and Indexing
     - Cognitive & Biologically Inspired Vision
     - Cognitive Models for Interpretation, Integration and Control
     - Neural Networks
     - Object, Event and Scene Recognition, Retrieval and Indexing
     - Human Activity Recognition
     - Face and Gesture Recognition
     - Dynamics and Learning for Gesture Interpretation
     - Visual Learning
     - Pattern Recognition in Image Understanding
     - Optical Color Pattern Recognition
     - Data Mining in Pattern Recognition
     - Model Acquisition and Validation
     - 2D and 3D Scene Understanding
     - Localization and Recognition of 3D Object Features
     - Recognizing 3-D Object Shapes from Range Data 

AREA 4: MOTION, TRACKING AND STEREO VISION

     - Real-time Vision
     - Active and Robot Vision
     - Visually Guided Robotics
     - Visual Navigation
     - Motion and Tracking
     - Stereo Vision and Structure from Motion
     - Matching Correspondence and Flow
     - Model-based Object tracking in Image Sequences
     - Tracking of People and Surveillance
     - Segment Cluster Tracking
     - Retrieval of 3D Objects from Video Sequences
     - Detecting 3D Objects Using Patterns of Motion and Appearance
     - Image-based Modeling and 3D Reconstruction 

IMPORTANT DATES

Conference date: 17 - 21 May, 2010

Regular Paper Submission: November 22, 2009

Authors Notification: January 26, 2010

Final Paper Submission and Registration: February 10, 2010

SECRETARIAT CONTACTS

VISAPP Secretariat

Address: Av. D.Manuel I, 27A 2ºesq. 2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal

Tel.: +351 265 520 184 Fax: + 44 203 014 5434 e-mail: visapp@visigrapp.org Web: http://www.visapp.org

International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications (VISIGRAPP)

International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications (VISIGRAPP)

Venue: Angers-France

Event Date: 17-21 May, 2010

The purpose of the International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications is to bring together researchers and practitioners on the areas of computer vision, imaging and computer graphics, interested in both theoretical advances and applications in these fields. Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics are known areas which are becoming more and more interrelated with important interdisciplinary work, often as a result of an iterative combined process of image analysis and synthesis with models created in one of the fields being used to improve models created in another. Imaging is a research area particularly well known for its application results, recently noted especially in the area of Medical Imaging. The VISIGRAPP component conferences are specialized in the following topics: GRAPP is structured along four main tracks, covering different aspects related to Computer Graphics, from Modelling to Rendering, including Animation and Interactive Environments, IMAGAPP covers theory, applications and technologies related to image display, colour coding, medical imaging, remote sensing, business document processing, digital fabrication, printing and electronic devices and VISAPP has also four main tracks, namely: Image Formation and Processing, Image Analysis, Image Understanding and Motion, Tracking and Stereo Vision.

CONFERENCE TOPICS

VISAPP International Conference on Computer Vision Theory and Applications www.visapp.org

IMAGAPP International Conference on Imaging Theory and Applications www.imagapp.org

GRAPP International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications www.grapp.org

Important Dates Regular Paper Submission: November 22, 2009 Authors Notification: January 26, 2010 Final Paper Submission and Registration: February 10, 2010

Contacts:

VISIGRAPP Secretariat Address: Av. D.Manuel I, 27A 2ºesq.

2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal

Tel.: +351 265 520 184 Fax: + 44 203 014 5434

Email: secretariat@visigrapp.org

Web: http://www.visigrapp.org/

3rd International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices (BIODEVICES)

3rd International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices (BIODEVICES)

Venue:

Valencia-Spain

Event Date: 20-23 January, 2010

The purpose of the International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices is to bring together researchers and practitioners from electronics and mechanical engineering, interested in studying and using models, equipments and materials inspired from biological systems and/or addressing biological requirements. Monitoring devices, instrumentation sensors and systems, biorobotics, micro-nanotechnologies and biomaterials are some of the technologies addressed at this conference.

CONFERENCE TOPICS

- Biomedical Instrumentation - Biomedical Equipment - Biomedical Sensors - Biomedical Metrology - Microelectronics - Health Monitoring Devices - Embedded Signal Processing - Low-Power Design - Electrical Bio-Impedance - Bio-Electromagnetism - Biorobotics - Biocomputing and Biochips - Implantable Electronics - Emerging Technologies - Biotelemetry - Wireless Systems - Biomaterials - Power Sources - MEMS - Nanotechnologies - Biomechanical Devices - Artificial Limbs - Technologies Evaluation - Bioprinting

IMPORTANT DATES

Conference date: 20 - 23 January, 2010

Regular Paper Submission: July 21, 2009

Authors Notification (regular papers): October 7, 2009

Final Regular Paper Submission and Registration: October 21, 2009

Contacts:

BIODEVICES Secretariat Address: Av. D.Manuel I, 27A 2ºesq.

2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal Tel.: +351 265 520 185 Fax: + 44 203 014 5436

Event Site: http://www.biodevices.org

Event E-mail:secretariat@biodevices.org

3rd International Conference on Bio-inspired Systems and Signal Processing (BIOSIGNALS)

3rd International Conference on Bio-inspired Systems and Signal Processing (BIOSIGNALS)

Venue:

Valencia-Spain

Event Date: 20-23 January, 2010

The purpose of the International Conference on Bio-inspired Systems and Signal Processing is to bring together researchers and practitioners from multiple areas of knowledge, including biology, medicine, engineering and other physical sciences, interested in studying and using models and techniques inspired from or applied to biological systems. A diversity of signal types can be found in this area, including image, audio and other biological sources of information. The analysis and use of these signals is a multidisciplinary area including signal processing, pattern recognition and computational intelligence techniques, amongst others.

CONFERENCE TOPICS

- Medical Signal Acquisition, Analysis and Processing - Wearable Sensors and Systems - Real-time Systems - Biometrics - Pattern Recognition - Computational Intelligence - Evolutionary Systems - Neural Networks - Speech Recognition - Acoustic Signal Processing - Time and Frequency Response - Wavelet Transform - Medical Image Detection, Acquisition, Analysis and Processing - Physiological Processes and Bio-signal Modeling, Non-linear dynamics - Bioinformatics - Cybernetics and User Interface Technologies - Electromagnetic fields in biology and medicine

IMPORTANT DATES

Conference date: 20 - 23 January, 2010

Regular Paper Submission: July 21, 2009

Authors Notification (regular papers): October 7, 2009

Final Regular Paper Submission and Registration: October 21, 2009

Contacts:

BIOSIGNALS Secretariat Address: Av. D.Manuel I, 27A 2ºesq.

2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal Tel.: +351 265 520 185 Fax: +44 203 014 5436

Event Site: http://www.biosignals.org

Event E-mail:secretariat@biosignals.org

3rd International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies(BIOSTEC 2010)

3rd International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies(BIOSTEC 2010)

Venue:

Valencia-Spain

Event Date: 20-23 January, 2010

The purpose of the 3rd International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies is to bring together researchers and practitioners, including engineers, biologists, health professionals and informatics/computer scientists, interested in both theoretical advances and applications of information systems, artificial intelligence, signal processing, electronics and other engineering tools in knowledge areas related to biology and medicine. BIOSTEC is composed of three co-located conferences, each specialized in at least one of the aforementioned main knowledge areas.

HEALTHINF»International Conference on Health Informatics www.healthinf.org

BIODEVICES»International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices www.biodevices.org

BIOSIGNALS»International Conference on Bio-inspired Systems and Signal Processing www.biosignals.org

Important Dates

Regular Paper Submission: July 21, 2009 Authors Notification (regular papers): October 7, 2009 Final Regular Paper Submission and Registration: October 21, 2009

Contacts:

BIOSTEC Secretariat Av. D. Manuel I, 27A 2º esq. 2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal Tel.: +351 265 520 185 Fax: +44 203 014 5436

Event Site: http://www.biostec.org/

Event E-mail:secretariat@biostec.org

3rd International Conference on Health Informatics(HEALTHINF)

3rd International Conference on Health Informatics(HEALTHINF)

Venue:

Valencia-Spain

Event Date: 20-23 January, 2010

The purpose of the International Conference on Health Informatics is to bring together researchers and practitioners interested in the application of information and communication technologies (ICT) to healthcare and medicine in general and to the specialized support to persons with special needs in particular. Databases, networking, graphical interfaces, intelligent decision support systems and specialized programming languages are just a few of the technologies currently used in medical informatics. Mobility and ubiquity in healthcare systems, standardization of technologies and procedures, certification, privacy are some of the issues that medical informatics professionals and the ICT industry in general need to address in order to further promote ICT in healthcare.

CONFERENCE TOPICS

- e-Health - Telemedicine - Medical and Nursing Informatics - Design and development methodologies for Healthcare IT - Interoperability - Semantic Interoperability - Confidentiality and Data Security - Knowledge management - Databases and Datawarehousing - Datamining - Support for clinical decision-making - Expert Systems in Healthcare - Wearable Health Informatics - Mobile technologies for Healthcare applications - Evaluation and use of Healthcare IT - Physiological Modeling - Cognitive Informatics - Affective Computing - Therapeutic Systems and Technologies - e-Commerce in Health Sector - Healthcare Management Systems - Human-Machine Interfaces for Disabled Persons - Development of Assistive Technology systems for Independent Living - Cognitive rehabilitation - ICT, Ageing and Disability - Practice based Research Methods for Healthcare IT

IMPORTANT DATES

Conference date: 20 - 23 January, 2010

Regular Paper Submission: July 21, 2009

Authors Notification (regular papers): October 7, 2009

Final Regular Paper Submission and Registration: October 21, 2009

Contacts:

HEALTHINF Secretariat

Address: Av. D.Manuel I, 27A 2ºesq.

2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal Tel.: +351 265 520 185 Fax: +44 203 014 5436

Event Site: http://www.healthinf.org

Event E-mail:secretariat@healthinf.org

10th International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics

Event date: 29-31 July, 2013

Scope: The purpose of the 10th International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics (ICINCO) is to bring together researchers, engineers and practitioners interested in the application of informatics to Control, Automation and Robotics. Four simultaneous tracks will be held, covering Intelligent Control Systems, Optimization, Robotics, Automation, Signal Processing, Sensors, Systems Modelling and Control, and Industrial Engineering, Production and Management. Informatics applications are pervasive in many areas of Control, Automation and Robotics; This conference intends to emphasize this connection.

CONFERENCE AREAS: Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas: 1. INTELLIGENT CONTROL SYSTEMS AND OPTIMIZATION 2. ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION 3. SIGNAL PROCESSING, SENSORS, SYSTEMS MODELLING AND CONTROL 4. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

AREA 1: INTELLIGENT CONTROL SYSTEMS AND OPTIMIZATION Genetic Algorithms Fuzzy Control Decision Support Systems Machine Learning in Control Applications Knowledge-based Systems Applications Hybrid Learning Systems Distributed Control Systems Evolutionary Computation and Control Optimization Algorithms Soft Computing Software Agents for Intelligent Control Systems Neural Networks based Control Systems Planning and Scheduling Affective Computing Intelligent Fault Detection and Diagnosis Engineering Applications

AREA 2: ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION Image Processing Vision, Recognition and Reconstruction Robot Design, Development and Control Control and Supervision Systems Telerobotics and Teleoperation Vehicle Control Applications Industrial Networks and Automation Human-Robots Interfaces Network Robotics Autonomous Agents Intelligent Transportation Technologies and Systems Space and Underwater Robots Modelling, Simulation and Architecture Human-Machine Interfaces Collective and Social Robots Humanoid Robots Mobile Robots and Intelligent Autonomous Systems Mechatronics Systems Virtual and Augmented Reality Perception and Awareness Surveillance, Fault detection and Diagnosis Engineering Applications

AREA 3: SIGNAL PROCESSING, SENSORS, SYSTEMS MODELLING AND CONTROL Adaptive Signal Processing and Control Environmental Monitoring and Control Optimization Problems in Signal Processing Signal Reconstruction Computer and Microprocessor-based Control Real-Time Systems Control Information-based Models for Control Nonlinear Signals and Systems System Identification Instrumentation Networks and Software Change Detection Problems Time-frequency Analysis Force and Tactile Sensors Mechanical Sensors Biological Inspired Sensors Sensors Fusion Intelligent Components for Control System Modelling Modelling, Analysis and Control of Discrete-event Systems Modelling, Analysis and Control of Hybrid Dynamical Systems Engineering Applications

AREA 4: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT Lean Enterprise Supply Chain and Logistics Engineering Virtual Enterprises and Interoperability Production Planning, Scheduling and Control Computer-based Manufacturing Technologies Facilities Planning and Management Quality Control and Management Energy Efficiency and Green Manufacturing Precision Engineering Industrial Automation and Robotics Intelligent Design and Manufacturing Knowledge Management in Industry Manufacturing Systems Engineering Virtual Manufacturing Technologies Systems Modelling and Simulation Performance Evaluation and Optimization Human Factors & Human-System Interface Cost and Value Engineering Business Process Modelling

Conference Chair:

Jean-Louis Ferrier, Laboratoire D’ingénierie Des Systèmes Automatisés, France

Program co-chairs:

Oleg Gusikhin, Ford Research & Adv. Engineering, United States Kurosh Madani, University of Paris-EST Créteil (UPEC), France Jurek Sasiadek, Carleton University, Canada

Program Committee:

http://www.icinco.org/ProgramCommittee.aspx

Important Dates:

Conference Date: 29 - 31 July, 2013

Regular Paper Submission: February 5, 2013 Authors Notification (regular papers): April 3, 2013 Final Regular Paper Submission and Registration: April 22, 2013

ICINCO Secretariat Address: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2 esq.

            2910-595 Setubal - Portugal 

Tel.: +351 265 520 185 Fax: +44 203 014 5435 e-mail: icinco.secretariat@insticc.org Web: http://www.icinco.org

8th International Conference on Software Paradigm Trends

Venue: Reykjavík, Iceland Event date: 29-31 July, 2013 Scope: The purpose of the ICSOFT-PT 2013, the 8th International Conference on Software Paradigm Trends, is to bring together researchers, engineers and practitioners interested on information technology and software development. This eighth edition will focus in priority on the four main paradigms that have been intensively studied during the last decade for software and system design, namely: Models, Aspects, Services and Context. These four paradigms will drive the design and development of future software systems encompassing a large number of research topics and applications: from programming issues to the more abstract theoretical aspects of software engineering; from models and services to the most complex management information systems; Distributed systems, ubiquity, data interoperability; context understanding and many other topics are included in the scope of ICSOFT-PT. CONFERENCE AREAS: Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas: 1. MODELS 2. ASPECTS 3. SERVICES 4. CONTEXT

AREA 1: MODELS Domain-Specific Languages Metamodeling Model Analysis and Checking Model Transformation Model Evolution Model Execution and Simulation Model Testing Model Composition Model Versioning Model Tools Modeling Languages

AREA 2: ASPECTS Aspect Analysis and Design Domain Engineering Modularity with Aspects Aspects Interference and Composition Aspects Testing and Verification Aspects Evaluation and Metrics Advice/Pointcut Specification Aspect Mining

AREA 3: SERVICES Service Technology and Infrastructure Issues Service Registration, Update, De-registration Service Discovery, Selection and Replacement Service Invocation, Interaction, Monitoring Service Choreography, Mediation, Orchestration Principles of SOC/SOA, Service Science Service Modelling Approaches Services Applications Service Interoperability, Matching and Composition

AREA 4: CONTEXT Context-Aware Systems Context Identification Context Formalization Context Representation Context Analysis Context Design Context Sensitive Applications Context Aggregation and Inference

Conference Chair:

José Cordeiro, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal / INSTICC, Portugal

Program co-chairs:

Marten van Sinderen, University of Twente, Netherlands

Program Committee:

http://www.icsoft-pt.org/ProgramCommittee.aspx

Important Dates: Conference Date: 29 - 31 July, 2013 Regular Paper Submission: February 6, 2013 Authors Notification (regular papers): April 4, 2013 Final Regular Paper Submission and Registration: April 23, 2013

ICSOFT-PT Secretariat Address: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2º esq.

        2910-595 Setubal - Portugal 

Tel.: +351 265 520 185 Fax: +44 203 014 5433 e-mail: icsoft-pt.secretariat@insticc.org Web: http://www.icsoft-pt.org

8th International Conference on Software Engineering and Applications

Venue: Reykjavík, Iceland Event date: 29-31 July, 2013 Scope: The purpose of the ICSOFT-EA 2013, the 8th International Conference on Software Engineering and Applications, is to bring together researchers, engineers and practitioners interested on information technology, with a practical focus on software engineering and applications. The conference tracks are "Enterprise Software Technologies", "Software Engineering and Systems Security", "Distributed Systems", and "Software Project Management".

Software technologies are essential for developing any enterprise information system, encompassing a large number of research topics and applications: from programming issues to the more abstract theoretical aspects of software engineering; from software security to mobile applications; Distributed systems, ubiquity, software quality as well as project management and other related topics are included in the scope of ICSOFT-EA. CONFERENCE AREAS: Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas: 1. ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES 2. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING METHODS AND TECHNIQUES 3. DISTRIBUTED AND MOBILE SOFTWARE SYSTEMS 4. SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

AREA 1: ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES Business Process Modelling Client/Server Computing IT Service Management Customer Relationship Management Enterprise Resource Planning Interoperability Middleware Business Intelligence Decision Support Systems Intelligent Problem Solving User Modelling and HCI Virtual Organizations

AREA 2: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING METHODS AND TECHNIQUES Requirements Elicitation and Specification Software Integration Software Testing and Maintenance Model-driven Engineering Software Quality Software and Information Security User Identification and Intrusion Detection Web Services Formal Methods Programming Languages

AREA 3: DISTRIBUTED AND MOBILE SOFTWARE SYSTEMS Distributed Architectures Cloud Applications Web-based Software Development Mobile Technologies and Applications Pervasive Computing and Communications Ambient Intelligence Agents and Multi-agent Systems Communication Networks and Protocols Parallel and High Performance Computing Process Coordination and Synchronization Distributed Systems Privacy

AREA 4: SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT Project Management Software Scheduling and Estimating Software Metrics Project Planning, Monitoring and Control Agile Methodologies Performance Evaluation Risk Management Quality Assurance Certification Case Studies of Project Management

Conference Chair:

José Cordeiro, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal / INSTICC, Portugal

Program co-chairs:

David Marca, University of Phoenix, United States

Program Committee:

http://www.icsoft-ea.org/ProgramCommittee.aspx

IMPORTANT DATES: Conference Date: 29 - 31 July, 2013 Regular Paper Submission: February 6, 2013 Authors Notification (regular papers): April 4, 2013 Final Regular Paper Submission and Registration: April 23, 2013

ICSOFT-EA Secretariat Address: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2º esq.

        2910-595 Setubal - Portugal 

Tel.: +351 265 520 185 Fax: +44 203 014 5433 e-mail: icsoft-ea.secretariat@insticc.org Web: http://www.icsoft-ea.org

2nd International Conference on Data Management Technologies and Applications

Venue: Reykjavík, Iceland Event date: 29-31 July, 2013

Scope: The 2nd International Conference on Data Management Technologies and Applications (DATA) aims to bring together researchers, engineers and practitioners interested on databases, data warehousing, data mining, data management, data security and other aspects of information systems and technology involving advanced applications of data. CONFERENCES AREAS: Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas: 1. BUSINESS ANALYTICS 2. DATA MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY 3. ONTOLOGIES AND THE SEMANTIC WEB 4. DATABASES AND DATA SECURITY

AREA 1: BUSINESS ANALYTICS Data Analytics Text Analytics Web Analytics OLAP and MDA Models Data Warehouse Management Datamining Decision Support Systems Dimensional Modelling Statistics Exploratory Data Analysis Change Detection Predictive Modelling Semi-structured and Unstructured Data

AREA 2: DATA MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY Data Virtualization Architectural Concepts Big Data Data Curation Data and information quality Data Management for Analytics Data Modeling and Visualization Management of Sensor Data Mobile Data Management Digital Rights Management Data Structures and Data Management Algorithms Modeling and Managing Large Data Systems Business Cases and Cost/Benefit Analysis Organizational Concepts and Best Practices

AREA 3: ONTOLOGIES AND THE SEMANTIC WEB Ontology Engineering Computational Semantics Web Ontology Languages Descriptive Logic Enterprise Ontology Corporate Semantic Web Semantics and Social Media Digital libraries Information retrieval Interoperability Knowledge Influence and Influencers Knowledge Management Markup Languages Information Integration Web Personalization and Recommendation

AREA 4: DATABASES AND DATA SECURITY Query Processing and Optimization NoSQL Databases Open Source Databases WWW and Databases Mobile Databases Large Scale Databases Object-Oriented Database Systems Workflow Management and Databases Database Architecture and Performance Data Privacy and Security Data Integrity Authentication and Intrusion Detection Database Encryption Steganography

Conference Chair:

Joaquim Filipe, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal / INSTICC, Portugal

Program co-chairs:

Markus Helfert, Dublin City University, Ireland Chiara Francalanci, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Program Committee:

http://www.dataconference.org/ProgramCommittee.aspx

IMPORTANT DATES: Conference Date: 29 - 31 July, 2013 Regular Paper Submission: February 6, 2013 Authors Notification (regular papers): April 4, 2013 Final Regular Paper Submission and Registration: April 23, 2013

DATA Secretariat Address: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2º esq.

            2910-595 Setubal - Portugal 

Tel.: +351 265 520 185 Fax: +44 203 014 5433 e-mail: data.secretariat@insticc.org Web: http://www.dataconference.org/

3rd International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications

Venue: Reykjavík, Iceland Event date: 29-31 July, 2013 Scope: The purpose of the 3rd International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications (SIMULTECH) is to bring together researchers, engineers, applied mathematicians and practitioners interested in the advances and applications in the field of system simulation. Four simultaneous tracks will be held, covering on one side domain independent methodologies and technologies and on the other side practical work developed in specific application areas. The specific topics listed under each of these tracks highlight the interest of this conference in aspects related to computing, including Conceptual Modeling, Agent Based Modeling and Simulation, Interoperability, Ontologies, Knowledge Based Decision Support, Petri Nets, Business Process Modeling and Simulation, amongst others. CONFERENCE AREAS: Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas: 1. SIMULATION TOOLS AND PLATFORMS 2. FORMAL METHODS 3. COMPLEX SYSTEMS MODELING AND SIMULATION 4. APPLICATION DOMAINS

AREA 1: SIMULATION TOOLS AND PLATFORMS • Enterprise Resource Planning • Petri Nets • Virtual Reality and Graphical Simulations • Discrete-Event Simulation • Security/Emergency Support Tools • Plant Simulation • Domain-Specific Tools • Serious Games • Team-support Tools • Education and Training • e-Learning Platforms • Laboratory Simulation Software • Computer Simulation Techniques • Case Studies AREA 2: FORMAL METHODS • Security • Planning and Scheduling • Ontologies • Real-Time Systems • Conceptual Modeling • Stochastic Modeling and Simulation • Dynamical Systems Models and Methods • Non-Linear Systems • Optimization Issues • Distributed Simulation • Decision Support • Mathematical Simulation • Neural Nets and Fuzzy Systems • Risk Analysis AREA 3: COMPLEX SYSTEMS MODELING AND SIMULATION • Interoperability • Collaborative Systems • Business Process Modeling • Service Value and Supply Chains • Multiscale Simulation • Performance Analysis • Social Systems Simulation • Agent Based Modeling and Simulation • Swarm Simulation • Fluid Dynamics • Biological Systems • Environmental Modeling • Green Technologies • Crisis Modelling and Simulation AREA 4: APPLICATION DOMAINS • Automotive Industry • Chemical and Petroleum Engineering • Military and Defense • Construction Engineering and Project Management • Telecommunication Systems and Networks • Energy and Power Systems • Electronics Design and Manufacturing • Industrial Processes • Healthcare • Logistics, Traffic and Transportation • Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems • Materials • Sports

Conference Co-Chairs: Mohammad S. Obaidat, Monmouth University, United States Slawomir Koziel, Reykjavik University, Iceland

Program Co-Chairs: Tuncer Ören (honorary), University of Ottawa, Canada Janusz Kacprzyk, Systems Research Institute - Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland Leifur Leifsson, Reykjavik University, Iceland

Program Committee: http://www.simultech.org/ProgramCommittee.aspx

Important Dates: Conference Date: 29 - 31 July, 2013 Regular Paper Submission: February 5, 2013 Authors Notification (regular papers): April 3, 2013 Final Regular Paper Submission and Registration: April 22, 2013

Special Session MSIE Paper Submission: May 15, 2013 Authors Notification: June 3, 2013 Final Paper Submission and Registration: June 13, 2013

SIMULTECH Secretariat Address: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2º esq.

               2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal 

Tel.: +351 265 520 184 Fax: +44 203 300 7549 e-mail: simultech.secretariat@insticc.org Web: http://www.simultech.org/

International Congress on Cardiovascular Technologies

Venue: Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal Event date: 19-21 September, 2013 Scope: Technology has been essential for the advancement in cardiology diagnostic and treatment since the first accurate recording of the electrocardiogram and its development as a clinical tool in 1895, also the year of the discovery of X-rays by W.K.Röntgen, followed by ultrasound application for medical diagnosis by Dussik in 1941, and many other technologies. In the XXI century significant advances continue to be witnessed even more frequently and it seems evident that there is a very high potential of improving healthcare quality by combining medical knowledge in the area of cardiology with engineering technologies, especially those derived from communications, electronics and informatics.

CONFERENCE AREAS: Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas: 1. CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING AND CARDIOGRAPHY 2. COMPUTING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN CARDIOLOGY 3. SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES AND ADVANCED ROBOTICS

AREA 1: CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING AND CARDIOGRAPHY • Coronary Catheterization • Echocardiography • Intravascular Ultrasound • Radiology • Positron Emission Tomography • Computed Tomography Angiography • Magnetic Resonance Imaging • Electrocardiography • Stress Testing • Holter Monitoring AREA 2: COMPUTING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN CARDIOLOGY • Telemedicine and Real-time Cardiac Monitoring • Mobile devices and ubiquity • Decision Support Systems • Ontologies and Knowledge Representation • Data mining and statistical studies • Data Privacy and Security • Patient Management Systems • Nursing Informatics • Public Health Informatics • E-Learning and Education AREA 3: SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES AND ADVANCED ROBOTICS • Techniques and Tools for Minimally-Invasive Heart Surgery • Port Placement Optimization for Robot-assisted Cardiac Surgery • Video-Directed and Robotic Instruments for Surgery • Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery • Implantable Cardiac Devices • Ventricular Pacing • Robotic Catheter Procedures • Surgical Simulators Program Committee: http://www.cardiotechnix.org/ProgramCommittee.aspx

Important Dates: Congress Date: 19 - 21 September, 2013 Extended Abstract Submission and Full Paper Submission: May 7, 2013 Authors Notification: July 1, 2013 Final Paper Submission and Registration: July 18, 2013 CARDIOTECHNIX Secretariat Address: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2º esq.

               2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal 

Tel.: +351 265 100 033 Fax: +20 3014 9464 e-mail: cardiotechnix.secretariat@insticc.org Web: http://www.Cardiotechnix.org

2nd International Conference on Photonics, Optics and Laser Technology (PHOTOPTICS 2014)

Venue: Lisbon, Portugal

Event date: 7 - 9 January 2014

Scope: Optical systems are ubiquitous in modern society, from medical sciences to space exploration, telecommunications, information processing and inumerous industrial and military applications of all kinds. This 2nd edition of PHOTOPTICS will feature 3 different tracks on Optics, Photonics and Lasers, covering both theoretical and practical aspects. Researchers, engineers and practitioners interested in any of these fields are welcome to join us in Lisbon and present their work on new methods or technologies, advanced prototypes, systems, tools and techniques, as well as general survey papers indicating future directions. Conference Areas: Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas: 1. OPTICS 2. PHOTONICS 3. LASERS

AREA 1: OPTICS • Fiber Optics • Biomedical Optics • Computational Optical Sensing and Imaging • Optical Instrumentation • Optics in Astronomy and Astrophysics • Spectroscopy, Imaging and Metrology • Optical Communications and Networking • Artificial Vision • Photorefractive Effects, Materials, and Devices • System Reliability and Security

AREA 2: PHOTONICS • Display Technology • Organic and Biophotonics • MEMS and Nanophotonics • Microwave Photonics • Power Photonics • Photonic and Optoelectronic Materials and Devices • Photonic in Communications and Switching • Ultrafast Electronics, Photonics and Optoelectronics • Green Photonics • Photodetectors, Sensors and Imaging

AREA 3: LASERS • High Intensity Lasers and High Field Phenomena • Quantum Electronics and Laser Science • Quantum Information and Measurement • Biomedical and Therapeutic Laser Applications • Optoelectronics • Laser Microscopy • Fiber Lasers and Applications • Waveguide Lasers • Semiconductor Lasers and LEDs • Weapons and Military Technology • Plasma Technologies Conference Chair: Paulo A. Ribeiro, CEFITEC/FCT/UNL, Portugal Program Chair: Maria Raposo, CEFITEC/FCT/UNL, Portugal

Important Dates: Regular Papers Paper Submission: July 29, 2013 Authors Notification: October 23, 2013 Camera Ready and Registration: November 6, 2013

PHOTOPTICS Secretariat Address: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2º esq. 2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal Tel.: +351 265 100 033 Fax: +44 203 014 9464 e-mail: photoptics.secretariat@insticc.org Web: http://www.photoptics.org/

3 rd International Conference on Sensor Networks – SENSORNETS 2014

Current developments show that in the near future the wide availability of low cost, short range radio technology, along with advances in wireless networking, will enable wireless adhoc sensor networks to become commonly deployed. In these networks, each node may be equipped with a variety of sensors, such as acoustic, seismic, infrared, motion, biomedical and chemical sensors with higher level of information inference associated with identification, embedded signal processing and networking of the data. This conference intends to be the meeting point of researchers and practitioners share experience and ideas on innovative developments in any aspect of sensor networks, including Hardware of Sensor Networks, Wireless Communication Protocols, Sensor Networks Software and Architectures, Wireless Information Networks, Data Manipulation, Signal Processing, Localization and Object Tracking through Sensor Networks, Obstacles, Applications and Uses. Papers describing original work are invited in any of the areas listed below. Accepted papers, presented at the conference by one of the authors, will be published in the proceedings of SENSORNETS. Acceptance will be based on quality, relevance and originality. There will be both oral and poster sessions. Special sessions, dedicated to case-studies and commercial presentations, as well as technical tutorials, dedicated to technical/scientific topics, are also envisaged: companies interested in presenting their products/methodologies or researchers interested in presenting a demo or lecturing a tutorial are invited to contact the conference secretariat. Conference Areas: Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas: 1. SENSOR NETWORKS SOFTWARE AND ARCHITECTURES 2. WIRELESS INFORMATION NETWORKS 3. HARDWARE 4. DATA MANIPULATION 5. SIGNAL PROCESSING 6. OBSTACLES 7. APPLICATIONS AND USES

AREA 1: SENSOR NETWORKS SOFTWARE AND ARCHITECTURES • Internet of Things • Interoperability • Agent-based Simulation • Decision Support • Platforms and Operating Systems • Programming and Middleware • Connectivity and Communication • Scheduling, Tasking and Control

AREA 2: WIRELESS INFORMATION NETWORKS • Technologies and Standards • WiFi, ZigBee, WiMax, Bluetooth • Wireless Network Protocols • Routing Techniques • Network Architecture • Ad Hoc Networks • Hierarchical Networks • Wireless Mesh Networks • Network Performance • Power Management • Remote Sensing and Telemetry • Ubiquitous Computing

AREA 3: HARDWARE • Hardware Design, Fabrication Techniques • Packaging, Testing and Reliability • Electronic Interfaces • RFID Readers and Tags • MEMS • Swarm Sensors • Cooperating Objects • Sensor Types for Chemical and Biomedical Applications • Electronic Nose • Electronic Tongue

AREA 4: DATA MANIPULATION • Sensor Data Fusion • Data Visualization • Multi-sensor Data Processing • Aggregation, Classification and Tracking • Pattern Recognition • Reasoning on Sensor Data • Indexing and Publishing • Data Quality and Integrity

AREA 5: SIGNAL PROCESSING • Statistical and Adaptive Signal Processing • Sparse Signal Processing • Multimedia/Audio Signal Processing • Coding, and Compression • Distributed and Collaborative Signal Processing • Array Processing of Nonstationary Signals • Neural Networks • DNA Computing • Data Mining • Fault Detection

AREA 6: OBSTACLES • Security: Vulnerability and Privacy • Authentication • Data Overload • Real-time Constraints • Energy Efficiency • Fault Tolerance and Diagnosis • Environmental Impact Reduction • Self-healing • Infrastructure Reliability

AREA 7: APPLICATIONS AND USES • Smart Grids and Energy Control Systems • Industrial and Structural Monitoring • Environment Monitoring • Gas Analysis and Sensing • Measurement and Control of Water • Well-being and Well-working • Smart Buildings and Smart Cities • Home Monitoring and Assisted Living Applications • Healthcare • Medical Imaging • Wireless Surveillance • Defense and Security • Vehicular Networks • Aeronautical • Sport and Leisure • Smart Fabrics and Wearables

Conference Chair: César Benavente-Peces, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain Program Co-Chairs : Octavian Postolache, Institute of Telecommunications, Portugal Marten van Sinderen, University of Twente, Netherlands Falah Ali, University of Sussex, United Kingdom

Url: http://www.sensornets.org/

Important Dates: Regular Paper Submission: July 30, 2013 Regular Paper Authors Notification: October 9, 2013 Regular Paper Camera Ready and Registration: October 22, 2013

SENSORNETS Secretariat Address: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2º esq. 2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal Tel.: +351 265 520 184 Fax: +44 203 014 5434 e-mail: sensornets.secretariat@insticc.org Web: http://www.sensornets.org

7th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies (BIOSTEC 2014)

The purpose of BIOSTEC is to bring together researchers and practitioners, including engineers, biologists, health professionals and informatics/computer scientists, interested in both theoretical advances and applications of information systems, artificial intelligence, signal processing, electronics and other engineering tools in knowledge areas related to biology and medicine. BIOSTEC is composed of four co-located conferences, each specialized in at least one of the aforementioned main knowledge areas.

International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices – Biodevices 2014 Url: http://www.biodevices.biostec.org/

International Conference on Bioinformatics Models, Methods and Algorithms – Bioinformatics 2014 Url: http://www.bioinformatics.biostec.org/

International Conference on Bio-inspired Systems and Signal Processing – Biosignals 2014 Url: http://www.biosignals.biostec.org/

International Conference on Health Informatics – Healthinf 2014 Url: http://www.healthinf.biostec.org/

International Conference on Bioimaging Url: http://www.bioimaging.biostec.org/

Regular Papers Paper Submission: September 19, 2013 Authors Notification: December 6, 2013 Camera Ready and Registration: December 20, 2013

Url: http://www.biostec.org/

BIOSTEC Secretariat Address: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2º esq. 2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal Tel.: +351 265 100 033 Fax: +44 203 014 5436 e-mail: biostec.secretariat@insticc.org Web: http://www.biostec.org/

6th International Conference on Agents and Artificial Intelligence (ICAART 2014)

Venue: Eseo, Angers, Loire Valley, France

Event date: 6 - 8 March 2014

Scope: The purpose of the 6th International Conference on Agents and Artificial Intelligence (ICAART) is to bring together researchers, engineers and practitioners interested in the theory and applications in these areas. Two simultaneous but strongly related tracks will be held, covering both applications and current research work within the area of Agents, Multi-Agent Systems and Software Platforms, Distributed Problem Solving and Distributed AI in general, including web applications, on one hand, and within the area of non-distributed AI, including the more traditional areas such as Knowledge Representation, Planning, Learning, Scheduling, Perception and also not so traditional areas such as Reactive AI Systems, Evolutionary Computing and other aspects of Computational Intelligence and many other areas related to intelligent systems, on the other hand. Conference Areas: Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas: 1. AGENTS 2. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

AREA 1: AGENTS • Semantic Web • Multi-Agent Systems • Distributed Problem Solving • Agent Communication Languages • Agent Models and Architectures • Cooperation and Coordination • Conversational Agents • Negotiation and Interaction Protocols • Programming Environments and Languages • Task Planning and Execution • Autonomous Systems • Cognitive Robotics • Group Decision Making • Web Intelligence • Agent Platforms and Interoperability • SOA and Software Agents • Simulation • Economic Agent Models • Mobile Agents • Privacy, safety and security • Collective Intelligence • Physical Agents • Robot and Multi-robot Systems • Self Organizing Systems • Cloud Computing • Auctions and Markets AREA 2: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE • Intelligent User Interfaces • Bayesian Networks • Soft Computing • Neural Networks • Natural language processing • Machine Learning • Planning and Scheduling • Knowledge Representation and Reasoning • Uncertainty in AI • Model-Based Reasoning • Ontologies • Data Mining • Constraint Satisfaction • State Space Search • Case-Based Reasoning • Cognitive Systems • Reactive AI • Vision and Perception • Pattern Recognition • Ambient Intelligence • AI and Creativity • Evolutionary Computing • Fuzzy Systems • Expert Systems • Industrial applications of AI • Hybrid Intelligent Systems

Conference Co-chairs: Stephane Loiseau, LERIA, University of Angers, France Joaquim Filipe, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal / INSTICC, Portugal Program Co-Chairs: Béatrice Duval, LERIA, University of Angers, France Ana Fred, Technical University of Lisbon / IT, Portugal

Url: http://www.icaart.org/

Important Dates: Regular Paper Submission: September 24, 2013 Regular Paper Authors Notification: December 10, 2013 Regular Paper Camera Ready and Registration: December 23, 2013

ICAART Secretariat Address: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2º esq. 2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal Tel.: +351 265 100 033 Fax: +44 203 014 8813 e-mail: icaart.secretariat@insticc.org Web: http://www.icaart.org/

4th International Conference on Pervasive and Embedded Computing and Communications Systems – PECCS 2014

Pervasive and embedded computing and communication is a paradigm that aims at providing trustworthy computing solutions and communication services all the time and everywhere. This entails the need for an interdisciplinary field of R&D that combines signal processing with computer hardware and software technologies, and utilizes and integrates pervasive, wireless, embedded, wearable and/or mobile systems. Applications range from ambient intelligence to ubiquitous multimedia, multidimensional signal processing, sensors, robotics, integrated communication systems and nanotechnologies. PECCS will bring together researchers, engineers and practitioners interested in the theory and applications in these areas. Conference Areas: Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas: 1. MOBILE AND PERVASIVE COMPUTING 2. DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING 3. EMBEDDED SYSTEMS DESIGN

AREA 1: MOBILE AND PERVASIVE COMPUTING • Security and Privacy • Ambient Intelligence • Ubiquitous Computing Systems and Services • Human-Computer Interaction • Context-Aware Applications • Pervasive Health • Distributed Intelligent Agents • Mobile Computing • Ubiquitous Multimedia • Location Systems and Technology • Pervasive Embedded Networks AREA 2: DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING • Time-frequency Analysis • Signal Processing in Communications • Detection and Estimation • Image and Multidimensional Signal Processing • Multimedia Communication Systems • Remote Sensing and Signal Processing • Adaptive Systems • Wavelet Signal Processing • Digital Filter Design and Implementation • Software Simulation • Microcontroller Applications AREA 3: EMBEDDED SYSTEMS DESIGN • Software Architectures • Pervasive Embedded Devices • Networking and Connectivity • Micro and Nanotechnology • Real Time Systems • VLSI Design and Implementation • Low-Power Electronics • Embedded Robotics • Instrumentation and Measurement • Sensors and Sensor Networks • RFID Applications Conference Chair Joaquim Filipe, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal / INSTICC, Portugal PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS César Benavente-Peces, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain Andreas Ahrens, Hochschule Wismar, University of Technology Business and Design, Germany Url: http://www.peccs.org/

Important Dates: Regular Paper Submission: July 30, 2013 Regular Paper Authors Notification: October 9, 2013 Regular Paper Camera Ready and Registration: October 22, 2013

PECCS Secretariat Address: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2º esq. 2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal Tel.: +351 265 520 184 Fax: +44 203 014 8813 e-mail: peccs.secretariat@insticc.org Web: http://www.peccs.org/

CFP 9 th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications – VISIGRAPP 2014

9 th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications – VISIGRAPP 2014

Venue: Lisbon, Portugal

Event date: 5 - 8 January 2014

Scope: The purpose of VISIGRAPP is to bring together researchers and practitioners interested in both theoretical advances and applications of computer vision, computer graphics and information visualization. VISIGRAPP is composed of three co-located conferences, each specialized in at least one of the aforementioned main knowledge areas. International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications – GRAPP 2014 Url: www.grapp.visigrapp.org/?y=2014 International Conference on Information Visualization Theory and Applications – IVAPP 2014 Url: http://www.ivapp.visigrapp.org/?y=2014 International Conference on Computer Vision Theory and Applications – VISAPP 2014 Url: http://www.visapp.visigrapp.org/?y=2014 Regular Papers Paper Submission: June 25, 2013 Authors Notification: September 19, 2013 Camera Ready and Registration: October 2, 2013

VISIGRAPP Secretariat Address: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2º esq. 2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal Tel.: +351 265 520 184 Fax: +44 203 014 8813 e-mail: visigrapp.secretariat@insticc.org Web: http://www.visigrapp.org/?y=2014

9th International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - GRAPP 2014

9th International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - GRAPP 2014

Venue: Lisbon, Portugal

Event date: 5 - 8 January 2014

Important Dates : Paper Submission: June 25, 2013 Authors Notification: September 19, 2013 Camera Ready and Registration: October 2, 2013

Scope: The International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications aims at becoming a major point of contact between researchers, engineers and practitioners in Computer Graphics. The conference will be structured along five main tracks, covering different aspects related to Computer Graphics, from Modelling to Rendering, including Animation, Interactive Environments and Social Agents in Computer Graphics.

Conference Areas: Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas: 1. GEOMETRY AND MODELING 2. RENDERING 3. ANIMATION AND SIMULATION 4. INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENTS 5. SOCIAL AGENTS IN COMPUTER GRAPHICS

AREA 1: GEOMETRY AND MODELING • Modeling and Algorithms • Scene and Object Modeling • Modeling of Natural Scenes and Phenomena • Image-Based Modeling • Solid and Heterogeneous Modeling • Geometric Computing • Surface Modeling • Physics-Based Modeling • Sketch-Based Modelling • Multi-Resolution Modeling • Fundamental Methods and Algorithms • Model Validation • Texture Models, Analysis, and Synthesis • Reflection and Illumination Models • Anthropometric Virtual Human Models • CAGD/CAD/CAM Systems

AREA 2: RENDERING • Real-Time Rendering • Systems and Software Architectures for Rendering • Volume Rendering • Rendering Algorithms • Image-Based Rendering • Lighting and Appearance • Non-Photorealistic Rendering, Painting-like rendering, Drawing • Rendering Hardware • Point-Based Rendering • Shadows, Translucency and Visibility • High-Performance Computing and Parallel Rendering • Audio/Sound Rendering • Computational Photography

AREA 3: ANIMATION AND SIMULATION • Animation Algorithms and Techniques • Real-time Visual Simulation • Special Effects • Facial Animation • Animation Systems • Animation and Simulation of Natural Environments • Behavioural Animation • Animation from Motion Capture • Character Animation • Plausible Motion Simulation • Animation of Particle Systems • Animation Languages • Human Figure Animation • Motion Control • Crowd Simulation • Physics-based Animation • Image-based Animation • Knowledge-based Animation • Modeling and Simulation for Education and Training • Motion Synthesis • Retargeting of Motion Capture Data • Animation Retargeting

AREA 4: INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENTS • Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Environments • Virtual Tours • Hardware Technologies for Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Environments • Collaborative Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Environments • Distributed Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality • Collision Detection • Real-time Graphics • Advanced User Interfaces • Mobile Interfaces • Graphical Interfaces • Virtual Humans and Artificial Life • Graphics in Computer Games • Interactive 3D Graphics and Immersive Systems for Servers, Desktop and Thin Clients • Interactive 3D Graphics for Mobile Devices Like Smart phones, PDAs and UMPCs • Non-Desktop Interfaces • Sketch-based Interfaces • Virtual Reality Tools and Languages (X3D, VRML, Java3D, OpenGL, ...) • Integration and Interoperation Between 3D Documents and Web/Multimedia Technologies, Including the Semantic Web • e-Learning Applications and Computer Graphics • Games for Education and Training • Evaluation of Human Performance and Usability in Virtual Environments

AREA 5: SOCIAL AGENTS IN COMPUTER GRAPHICS • Social Agents and Avatars • Emotion and Personality • Autonomous Actors • Artificial Inteligence based Animation • Social and Conversational Agents • Inter-Agent Communication • Social Behavior • Gesture Generation • Emotional and Social Interaction with Virtual Agents

VISIGRAPP Conference Chair José Braz, Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Setúbal, Portugal

Program Chair Sabine Coquillart, INRIA, France

GRAPP Secretariat Address: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2º esq. 2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal Tel.: +351 265 520 184 Fax: +44 203 014 8813 e-mail: grapp.secretariat@insticc.org Web: http://www.grapp.visigrapp.org/

CFP 10th International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies - WEBIST 2014

Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to know if it is possible to post in your website the following event: Conference name: 10th International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies - WEBIST 2014

Venue: Barcelona, Spain

Event date: 3 - 5 April 2014

Regular Papers Regular Paper Submission: October 2, 2013 Regular Paper Authors Notification: January 16, 2014 Regular Paper Camera Ready and Registration: January 30, 2014

Scope: The purpose of the 10th International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies (WEBIST) is to bring together researchers, engineers and practitioners interested in the technological advances and business applications of web-based information systems. The conference has five main tracks, covering different aspects of Web Information Systems, including Internet Technology, Web Interfaces and Applications, Society, e-Communities, e-Business, Web Intelligence and Mobile Information Systems. Conference Areas: Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas: 1. INTERNET TECHNOLOGY 2. WEB INTERFACES AND APPLICATIONS 3. SOCIETY, E-BUSINESS AND E-GOVERNMENT 4. WEB INTELLIGENCE 5. MOBILE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

AREA 1: INTERNET TECHNOLOGY

• XML and data management • System Integration • Web Services and Web Engineering • Distributed and Parallel Applications • Protocols and Standards • Authentication and Access Control • Web Security and Privacy • Databases and Datawarehouses • Web Programming

AREA 2: WEB INTERFACES AND APPLICATIONS

• Searching and Browsing • User Modeling • Portal strategies • Accessibility issues and Technology • Personalized Web Sites and Services • Multimedia and User interfaces • Usability and Ergonomics • Metadata and Metamodeling • Web Geographical Information Systems • Ontology and the Semantic Web • Big Data for Internet-based services • RESTful Web services

AREA 3: SOCIETY, E-BUSINESS AND E-GOVERNMENT

• Knowledge Management • e-Business and e-Commerce • Communities of interest • e-Government • Communities of practice • Social Networks and Organizational Culture • B2B, B2C and C2C • e-Payment • Web 2.0 and Social Networking Controls • Social and Legal Issues • Social Media Analytics

AREA 4: WEB INTELLIGENCE

• Data Mining • Learning User Profiles • Web Information Filtering and Retrieval • Meta-Knowledge Discovery and Representation • Privacy and Confidentiality • Computational Intelligence on the Web • User-Centric Systems • Text mining • Collective Intelligence • Recommendation Systems • Web of Things • Opinion mining and sentiment analysis

AREA 5: MOBILE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

• Mobile Navigation and Assistance • Context Awareness • Context Detection • Mobile Social Network Interaction • Social Network Awareness • Mobile Media Sharing Systems • Context Aware Media Tagging • Mobile learning • mobile commerce • mobile cloud • Mobile APIs and services

WEBIST Keynote Speakers Steven Willmott , 3scale , Spain

Program Chair: Karl-Heinz Krempels, RWTH Aachen University, Germany

PROGRAM COMMITTEE http://www.webist.org/ProgramCommittee.aspx WEBIST Secretariat Address: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2º esq. 2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal Tel.: +351 265 520 184 Fax: +44 203 014 8813 e-mail: webist.secretariat@insticc.org Web: http://www.webist.org/

Thanking you in advance for your collaboration, Sara Santiago

CFP 8th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies (BIOSTEC 2015)

CFP 8th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies (BIOSTEC 2015)

Venue: Lisbon, Portugal

Event date: 12 – 15 January, 2015

Regular Papers Paper Submission: July 29, 2014 Authors Notification: November 3, 2014 Camera Ready and Registration: November 17, 2014

Position Papers Paper Submission: September 30, 2014 Authors Notification: November 6, 2014 Camera Ready and Registration: November 17, 2014

Scope: The purpose of BIOSTEC is to bring together researchers and practitioners, including engineers, biologists, health professionals and informatics/computer scientists, interested in both theoretical advances and applications of information systems, artificial intelligence, signal processing, electronics and other engineering tools in knowledge areas related to biology and medicine.

International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices – BIODEVICES 2015

Program Chair Alberto Cliquet Jr., University of São Paulo & University of Campinas, Brazil

Url: http://www.biodevices.biostec.org/

International Conference on Bioimaging – BIOIMAGING 2015 Program Co-chairs Mário Forjaz Secca, CEFITEC, Departamento de Fisica, FCT/UNL, Portugal Jan Schier, Institute of Information Theory and Automation of the ASCR, Czech Republic

Url: http://www.bioimaging.biostec.org/

International Conference on Bioinformatics Models, Methods and Algorithms – BIOINFORMATICS 2015 Program Co-chairs Oscar Pastor, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Spain Christine Sinoquet, University of Nantes, France

Url: http://www.bioinformatics.biostec.org/

International Conference on Bio-inspired Systems and Signal Processing – BIOSIGNALS 2015 Program Chair Harald Loose, Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Url: http://www.biosignals.biostec.org/

International Conference on Health Informatics – HEALTHINF 2015 Program Co-chairs Marta Bienkiewicz, TUM, Technische Universitat Munchen, Germany Christine Verdier, LIG - University Joseph Fourier Grenoble, France Url: http://www.healthinf.biostec.org/

BIOSTEC CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS Ana Fred, Instituto de Telecomunicações / IST, Portugal Hugo Gamboa, CEFITEC / FCT - New University of Lisbon, Portugal Dirk Elias, University of Porto / Fraunhofer, Portugal

BIOSTEC Secretariat Address: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2º esq.

            2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal

Tel.: +351 265 100 033 Fax: +44 203 014 8813 e-mail: biostec.secretariat@insticc.org Web: http://www.biostec.org

The 10th International Joint Conference on Software Technologies – ICSOFT 2015

Conference name: The 10th International Joint Conference on Software Technologies – ICSOFT 2015

Venue: Colmar, Alsace, France

Event date: 20 – 22 July, 2015

Regular Papers Paper Submission: February 17, 2015 Authors Notification: May 6, 2015 Camera Ready and Registration: May 21, 2015

Position Papers Paper Submission: March 31, 2015 Authors Notification: May 7, 2015 Camera Ready and Registration: May 21, 2015

Workshops Workshop Proposal: February 17, 2015

Doctoral Consortium Paper Submission: May 11, 2015 Authors Notification: May 22, 2015 Camera Ready and Registration: June 3, 2015

Special Sessions Special Session Proposal: February 27, 2015

Tutorials, Demos, Panels March 23, 2015

Scope: The purpose of ICSOFT - since 2013 designated as the International Joint conference on Software Technologies - is to bring together researchers, engineers and practitioners working in areas that are either related to new software paradigm trends or to mainstream software engineering and applications. ICSOFT is composed of two co-located conferences, each specialized in the aforementioned areas. Together, ICSOFT-PT and ICSOFT-EA aim at becoming a major meeting point for software engineers worldwide. 10th International Conference on Software Engineering and Applications – ICSOFT-EA 2015 Url: http://www.icsoft-ea.org/ 10th International Conference on Software Paradigm Trends – ICSOFT-PT Url: http://www.icsoft-pt.org/ ICSOFT 2015 will be held in conjunction with ICETE 2015, ICINCO 2015, SIMULTECH 2015 and DATA 2015. Registration to ICSOFT allows free access to the ICETE, ICINCO, SIMULTECH and DATA conferences (as a non-speaker).

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Eleni Karatza, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

ICSOFT CONFERENCE CHAIR Andreas Holzinger, Medical University Graz, Austria

ICSOFT Secretariat Address: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2º esq. 2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal Tel.: +351 265 520 185 Fax: +44 203 014 8813 e-mail: icsoft.secretariat@insticc.org Web: http://icsoft.org/

The 4th International Conference on Data Management Technologies and Applications – DATA 2015

Conference name: The 4th International Conference on Data Management Technologies and Applications – DATA 2015

Venue: Colmar, Alsace, France

Event date: 20 - 22 July, 2015

Regular Papers Paper Submission: February 17, 2015 Authors Notification: May 6, 2015 Camera Ready and Registration: May 21, 2015

Position Papers Paper Submission: March 31, 2015 Authors Notification: May 7, 2015 Camera Ready and Registration: May 21, 2015

Workshops Workshop Proposal: February 17, 2015

Doctoral Consortium Paper Submission: May 11, 2015 Authors Notification: May 22, 2015 Camera Ready and Registration: June 3, 2015

Special Sessions Special Session Proposal: February 27, 2015 Paper Submission: May 7, 2015 Authors Notification: May 22, 2015 Camera Ready and Registration: June 1, 2015

Tutorials, Demos and Panel Proposals March 23, 2015

Scope: The 4th International Conference on Data Management Technologies and Applications (DATA) aims to bring together researchers, engineers and practitioners interested on databases, data warehousing, data mining, data management, data security and other aspects of information systems and technology involving advanced applications of data.

Conference Areas: Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas: 1 . Business Analytics 2 . Data Management and Quality 3 . Ontologies and the Semantic Web 4 . Databases and Data Security

AREA 1: BUSINESS ANALYTICS • Datamining • Decision Support Systems • Data Analytics • Change Detection • Dimensional Modelling • OLAP and MDA Models • Semi-structured and Unstructured Data • Text Analytics • Data Warehouse Management • Web Analytics • Statistics Exploratory Data Analysis • Predictive Modelling AREA 2: DATA MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY • Data and Information Quality • Digital Rights Management • Big Data • Modeling and Managing Large Data Systems • Organizational Concepts and Best Practices • Architectural Concepts • Mobile Data Management • Management of Sensor Data • Business Cases and Cost/Benefit Analysis • Data Curation • Data Management for Analytics • Data Virtualization • Data Modeling and Visualization • Data Structures and Data Management Algorithms • Security and Legal Issue in Mobile Applications/apps • Open Data • City Data Management • Transparency in Research Data AREA 3: ONTOLOGIES AND THE SEMANTIC WEB • Knowledge Management • Ontology Engineering • Digital Libraries • Information retrieval • Information Integration • Interoperability • Computational Semantics • Markup Languages • Corporate Semantic Web • Enterprise Ontology • Knowledge Influence and Influencers • Web Ontology Languages • Descriptive Logic • Semantics and Social Media • Web Personalization and Recommendation AREA 4: DATABASES AND DATA SECURITY • Mobile Databases • Object-Oriented Database Systems • Data Integrity • Large Scale Databases • Query Processing and Optimization • NoSQL Databases • Open Source Databases • WWW and Databases • Workflow Management and Databases • Database Architecture and Performance • Data Privacy and Security • Authentication and Intrusion Detection • Database Encryption • Steganography KEYNOTE SPEAKERS DATA 2015 will have several invited keynote speakers, who are internationally recognized experts in their areas. Their names are not yet confirmed.

DATA CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS Markus Helfert, Dublin City University, Ireland Andreas Holzinger, Medical University Graz, Austria

PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS Chiara Francalanci, Politecnico di Milano, Italy Orlando Belo, University of Minho, Portugal

PROGRAM COMMITTEE http://www.dataconference.org/ProgramCommittee.aspx

DATA Secretariat Address: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2º esq. 2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal Tel.: +351 265 520 185 Fax: +44 203 014 8813 e-mail: data.secretariat@insticc.org Web: http://www.dataconference.org/