Call for Papers

CALL FOR PAPERS IS NOW CLOSED!

MyGOSSCON 2011 Program Committee is pleased to announce calling for papers from interested speakers from Malaysia and around the world for MYGOSSCON 2011.

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 main conference theme and the track themes.

MYGOSSCON 2011 THEME

Open Technologies for Sustained Creativity and Innovation.

TRACKS

1. Open Source Solutions
2. Creativity and Innovation
3. Technology

Please refer to the main page for detail definitions of the conference theme and tracks.

INITIAL SUBMISSION

Initial submission should include the following information:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Presenter's name
4. Contact phone number
5. Email address
6. Speaker biography
7. 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:

1. Detail enough that its effectiveness can be evaluated (any appropriate length to fill up 20 minutes speaking slot)
2. 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 2011 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.

DEADLINE

• Abstracts submission due date is now further extended to 7th November 2011, before or at 12.00 midnight (Malaysian time).
• Notification emails will be sent for accepted papers by 9th November 2011.
• Full papers are due by 18th November  2011, before or at 12.00pm (Malaysian time).

SUBMISSIONS

All submissions must be sent via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .