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BCS CMSG Conference & Exhibition 2003

Implementing CM Everywhere
Change, Configuration and Content Management

The British Computer Society Configuration Management Specialist Group (BCS CMSG) Conference and Exhibition will be held 24 & 25 June, 2003, at Homerton College in Cambridge, UK. The conference will bring together managers and practitioners working in Change, Configuration and Content management.

Presentations by practitioners and world leaders in the field will cover a wide variety of topics.

The following have already agreed to present at this event:

• Callum Kidd, "Managing Configurations is not Configuration Management"
• Bob Ventimiglia, "Effective CM is free CM"
• Luc Lobel, "CM Infrastructure - improving ROI for modern business"
• Rene Schaap, "The Dark Side of Configuration Management"
• Mark Cartwright, " Agility with Ability - towards Operational Excellence"
• Shirley Lacy and Michael Kennedy, "Realising the Benefits of CM - results of the CMSG survey"

Organisations are adopting configuration management best practices more and more as they realise that this is one of the key processes that enables them to manage their configurations and changes successfully, allowing them to respond to increasing competitive pressures. The conference theme "Implementing CM Everywhere" explores the variety of ways that Change, Configuration and Content management are affecting the deployment and management of computer systems and IT applications.

We intend to run focused streams aimed at welcoming newcomers and old hands to the BCS CMSG by sharing our experiences and the lessons we have learnt along the way. As business and technology changes rapidly we also need to focus on the future how can we manage e-commerce applications; web configurations and content; large complex configurations? Are there new standards and tools that will help us leap forward? How do we sell configuration management and prove that best practice help organisations achieve their goals? How do we develop as professionals?

If you can contribute to this important conference, we want to hear from you whether you are a speaker, a vendor of configuration management tools or services or a potential sponsor.

VENUE

Cambridge is a historic and exciting city and the Homerton College is in the heart of it. The conference venue is within walking distance of the station. We have negotiated a special room rate at Homerton College to keep the cost of attending the conference affordable.

For more information on the venue, please visit the website at: http://www.homerton.cam.ac.uk/ 

Cambridge can easily be reached by train, plane and car.

PROGRAM

The conference program will consist of plenary, parallel, poster and workshop sessions demonstrating the state of the art in the theory and application of Change, Configuration and Content management.

In addition, panel discussions, special interest group sessions, vendor displays, exhibits, demonstrations and meetings and other related gatherings will be scheduled. The conference schedule will provide time for relaxed social and professional interaction.

The conference theme of "Implementing CM Everywhere" will bring together diverse perspectives on the application of Change, Configuration and Content management in order to foster animated debate. Submissions relevant to the conference theme are especially encouraged.

The CMSG would particularly like to hear from potential speakers who can share their knowledge and experiences in the following areas:

• Managing web applications, configurations and content
• Digital asset management
• Managing configurations in large complex projects
• Managing configurations for global infrastructures and networks
• Enterprise approaches to implementing configuration management
• Professional development and CM bodies of knowledge

In addition, submission is encouraged for work on all topics relevant to Change, Configuration and Content management including:

• Applications of Change, Configuration and Content management
• Contributions to Change, Configuration and Content management teaching materials and methods.

SUBMISSIONS

Works may be submitted from now to February 10, 2003. Works must be submitted in sufficient detail to make clear their meaning and value; this is the only minimum requirement. Prose, outline format and presentation slides are all acceptable. Submissions must be in English and are limited to 20,000 words (approximately 40 pages, maximum 2-MB electronic file size). Submission of supporting materials is encouraged in all cases and not included in the word limit, but the supporting material file should not exceed 2 MB.

Each work submitted must have a designated presenter. One individual can be a designated presenter for at most two works. In order for a work to be included in the conference program and proceedings, the designated presenter must be registered for the conference by April 18, 2003.

All works submitted will be assigned to three individuals for anonymous peer review. The results of this review will determine whether a work will be accepted for plenary, parallel or poster presentation.

Proposals for workshops, tutorials, and other activities should be submitted as a brief description (250 words), with estimated space and time requirements, and will also be subjected to peer review.

Notifications of acceptance will be sent by March 3, 2003. Authors retain the copyright to all submitted work and, by submitting, grant permission for inclusion in the conference proceedings.

Session proposals and theme proposals for plenary or parallel sessions and panel discussions are welcome. Proposals should contain a brief description of the session theme, session organiser(s) and tentative list of all works to be included in the session. Session proposals are due by February 10, 2003.

SUBMISSION FORMAT

At the time of submission, please send two files for each work. The first file will be the contact information for the author(s) and the body of the work; and the second file any supporting material submitted as a single file or a .zip archive.

Full contact information for one author must be included with each submission. The contact author is required to provide the following information in the contact information file:

• Title of work:
• Contact author name:
• Organisation:
• Complete postal address:
• Phone/Fax:
• E-mail address:
• Designated presenter:
• Audience level: State whether suitable for novices or the level aimed at
• Synopsis: About 50-100 words - sufficient to identify the thrust of the presentation.

We prefer to receive name and address information in the same contact information file for all co-authors.

Materials should be submitted to the Program Chair (below) electronically to treasurer@bcs-cmsg.org.uk 

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

A CD-ROM of the Conference Proceedings will be distributed at the conference. Full works for plenary, parallel, poster and workshop presentations will be included on the CD.

CONTACT for submission of papers:

Michael Kennedy
Information Management and Modelling Research Group [IMMaGe]
Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology
South Bank University, Borough Road, London, SE1 0AA UK
Tel: (+44) 020 7815 7416 (Direct),
Fax: (+44) 020 7815 7499
Submission E-mail: Mike.Kennedy@sbu.ac.uk 

DEADLINES and KEY DATES

December 11, 2002 Second Call for Papers and Sessions.
February 10, 2003 Final submission deadline. Workshop proposals due.
March 3, 2003 Final notification of acceptance.
April 18, 2003 Deadline for material to be included in the electronic proceedings, session proposals due and presenter registration deadline.
April 19, 2003 Early conference registration deadline.
June 17, 2003 Final conference registration deadline.
June 24, 2003 Conference Opens in Cambridge!