The Call For Papers is now close! Proposals for conference papers was accepted until Wednesday, 15^th September 2010.

Call for Papers

Papers covering a variety of topics are invited, e.g. basic research, novel applications, and industrial experience, with different criteria for each category. Real-life experiences are of particular interest.

Speakers are free to include other topics deemed relevant to the Track Theme.

Definition of the Theme

OSS – Innovation for National Transformation

This year's conference features the significant role of open source software (OSS) as an effective enabler that can contribute positively to the National transformation agenda towards achieving Vision 2020.

Through the collaborative and open nature of OSS, Public Sector, Institutions of Higher Learning and the private sector will have ample opportunities to benefit first hand from notable ICT Industry and OSS community luminaries on technologies, and the innovative use of OSS in bringing public service delivery to greater heights.

OSS provides the resources for nation building, to increase innovation and the transformation needed to achieve 1Malaysia and towards bringing Malaysia to being a fully developed nation.OSS lowers the barrier to entry (technology, skills and cost) and increases digital inclusion of all Malaysians.

Government's digital services can be expanded to use OSS to enhance and improve interoperability, and extend accessibility, thus reducing digital divide and extending the reach of ICT applications to broader and deeper levels of the socio-economic groups, encouraging a flourishing knowledge-based society. An increased growth in the ICT Industry increases the growth of OSS user and developer community, supporting the growth in local ICT Industry to expand in today's global market.

Each of the tracks has a theme that supports the main conference theme. The list of papers suggested is not an exhaustive list. Speakers are free to include other topics deemed relevant to the Track Theme.

Track Theme	Definition
Nation Building	A track providing insight into how OSS can help to enable the Government's Transformation Programme, e-Government, public education system and community development. Enables the Government to leverage OSS to achieve the National Key Results Areas (NKRA) through cost-effectiveness, freedom of choice of software and system interoperability that facilitates seamless integration of government services and free exchange of information across Government agencies. Specific topics: - Achieving Government Efficiency through OSS - Towards Transparent Government - Improving Service Delivery/Productivity - OSS Technical Support Readiness - Cloud Computing - OSS Provides Competitive Advantage for Organisations or Companies
Innovation	The track focuses on innovative use of OSS with existing ICT technology, GREEN IT and shared services. The need to harness and leverage available resources to be used more efficiently and collaboratively. Specific topics: - Nurturing OSS Ecosystem - OSS Creates Innovativeness - OSS Database – the Way Forward - OSS for Infrastructure - Network Communication - OSS for Mobile Computing - Open Bioinformatics
Transformation	A track on how OSS can support efforts under the New Economic Model and 1Malaysia. The availability of OSS supports the growth of a high value-added ICT service industry, facilitating re-skilling of existing labour force, encouraging entrepreneurship, providing equal opportunities for the disadvantaged, and cultivating a culture of innovation by building knowledge repositories, among others. Specific topics: - Economic Liberalisation through OSS - OSS Stimulates Competitive Economy - Practical Software Development - Social Networking - Building the Knowledge Base Infrastructure - Building Knowledge Industry - Going to Open Source: Essential Guidelines - Case Study: Bridging Digital Divide Towards National Unity - Case Study: Commercialisation of Open Source Solution

Initial Submission

Initial submission should include the following information:

Title
Abstract
Presenter name
Contact phone number
Email address
Speaker biography
Institution/organization/company/community, if any

Full Submission

Upon acceptance of your paper, you will need to prepare a full paper for submission. Paper must be:

Enough detail that its effectiveness can be evaluated (any appropriate length to fill up 25 minutes speaking slot)
Paper has to be in Open Document Format or PDF

You will be informed on how to submit your paper

Evaluation Criteria

1. Originality

Topics must provide a unique perspective, viewpoint or way of doing something.

2. Timeliness and Interest

Topics must contain new and relevant material.

3. Educational Value

An objective presentation that meets the educational needs of the audience is optimal to enhancing the credibility of the speaker, the speaker's employer and the conference. Sales pitches are NOT allowed.

Notification

Please take note of the following:

1. Reference Materials are Required

Our audience appreciates receiving support documentation to enhance their educational experience and serve as a reference when they return to the office. (If you rely on live demonstrations, your reference materials will be an outline of the demonstration with key reference points.)

2. 100% Adherence to NO COMMERCIALISM Policy

The educational programs at MyGOSSCON 2010 are NOT the appropriate place for promoting your company, product, service or solution.

3. No Substitutions

Substitution of speaker or paper is not allowed, except in the case of an emergency. In the event that a speaker cannot fulfil his/her commitment due to an emergency, a substitute may be submitted in writing for approval, however this does not guarantee a speaking slot for the substitute.

Important Dates

[15 September 2010] : Deadline for initial submission of paper.

[15 October 2010] : Deadline for full paper submission.

[30th September 2010] Email to those papers accepted for the conference.

Note: notification of acceptance to authors will be done as early as possible.

Conference Web Site

The conference web site is http://mygosscon.oscc.org.my

Contact Us

Open Source Competency Centre, MAMPU

Lot E302-E304, Enterprise Building 3,

63000 Cyberjaya, Malaysia.

Tel. 603 83191200, Fax: 603 83193206