The aim of the conference workshops is to emphasize emerging topics that are not specifically covered in the main symposia. Each workshop may include a mix of regular papers, invited presentations, keynotes and panels that encourage the participation of attendees in active discussion.
WORKSHOP PROPOSAL FORMAT
- The proposal should concisely and clearly describe the content and objectives of the workshop, and must include (maximum 5 pages):
- Title of the workshop.
- Description of the technical issues covered, emphasizing the timeliness of the proposed workshop topics not covered or specifically addressed by the main conference symposia (1 page maximum).
- Workshop Organizers (names, affiliation and contact information).
- A short biography of the organizers (up to 200 words), highlighting any conferences/workshops chaired.
- Names of potential participants, such as program committee members and invited speakers (indication that speakers have accepted to participate is a plus).
- Planned format of the workshop, including
- duration of the workshop (Half-day, Full-day and tentative schedule),
- preferred day of workshop (December 8 or 12, 2025),
- number of refereed papers, hot topic sessions, keynotes, panels (and panel formats) etc.,
- plan for the review of the refereed papers according to the ComSoc's academic best-practices,
- unique, creative and novel workshop formats are strongly encouraged and will be given particular consideration.
- Draft Call for Papers (max 1 page).
- A description of the publicity and promotion plan.
- The workshop potential website address (if available at the time of the proposal - will be required later if the workshop proposal is accepted).
- If appropriate, a description of past versions of the workshop, including number of submitted and accepted papers, number of attendees, etc.
WORKSHOP PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Workshop proposals should be submitted as a single PDF file online via contact@ei-proceedings.com. Proposals that address exciting topics in creative formats that generate lively interactions among participants are highly encouraged. Examples include facilitating multi-disciplinary discussions across academicians, practitioners and policy makers leading to high impact and transformative research. Papers will be added to the IEOCA Conference Proceedings and submitted to EI compendex.
