Papers: These include mainly research papers and in-depth literature reviews, 10 pages at the maximum. A 500 word abstract is required as well as full text. Review and selection processes will be based on 500 word abstract. Publishing decision will be based on full text version.
Posters: These are mostly composed of work in progress reports or fresh developments and innovations. Posters will be displayed and presenters will be expected to be available to discuss their work at specified times during the conference. Poster dimensiones will be announced, a 500 word abstract is required.
PechaKucha: Includes mostly work in progress reports, fresh developments, innovations and good practices. It is a short, very focused, visually appealing and inspiring narrated slide show (20 slides), 6 minute 40 second length (20 seconds for each slide), a 500 word abstract is required.
Best Practices: Special sessions for good practices will be organized to provide opportunities for practitioners to share their experiences a 500 word proposal is required.
Workshops: Workshops involve active participation and discussion with the focus on participants being able to develop skills or practical ideas for future implementation in their own practice, length should be negotiated with organizers, a 500 word proposal is required. Proposals should include information such as topics to be covered, objectives, outcomes, target audience and equipment needed.
Panels: Discussions on selected conference topics will be held, length should be negotiated with organizers, a 500 word proposal is required. Proposals should include information about topics to be covered, objectives, chair, papers and panelists.
Special Sessions: Special sessions composed of several papers on specific topics will be organized, length should be negotiated with organizers, a 500 word proposal is required. Proposals should include information about the topic, objectives, chair, papers and presenters.
Doctoral Forum: Short papers either on a critical literature review of the research topic or research question(s), research objectives, research methodology and work done so far of on going work of PhD students. Provides an opportunity to gain valuable feedback from peers and subject specific experts, 5 pages (2,500 words) at maximum. A 500 word abstract is required as well as full text. Review and selection processes will be based on 500 word abstract. Publishing decision will be based on full text.
Corporate Showcases & Exhibitions: These are for companies to present recent developments, applications, products and services. Further details can be provided from conference secretariat.