We are looking for proposals in several categories:
Some examples of topics presented in the past would be:
We recommend that you review past proceedings to get a feel for the kind of topics and level of detail and technical focus that we are looking for. Links to past proceedings are available on the Symposium website.
Submissions will be accepted from January 3rd, 2007 ~ February 15th, 2007.
ProposalYour proposal is your pitch to the programme committee and your chance to convince them that your topic has merit and that you understand and are qualified to be invited to present at the symposium.
There is no fixed format for proposals but they should be clear, concise and a maximum of 300 words. (1500 characters)
Co-authors may be mentioned in the format: "In collaboration with Name, Company."
Biography
Your biography should give some background both professional and personal covering who you are and why you are the one submitting the proposal. Please try to keep the information relevant. A biography is limited to a maximum of 150 words (750 characters) and should be as close to the maximum as possible. It must be written in the 3rd person perspective.
You can submit your proposal and biography here. If you are already registered, you can login using your email address and password. If it is your first time submitting a proposal, you will need to register.
The abstract will be published on the website, and in the Programme. It should be divided into two paragraphs. The first paragraph should describe the topic of your presentation. The second, should describe what the audience can expect from your presentation, and any requirements they may need to better understand your presentation. I.e. "You should have a solid understanding of..., etc." The abstract is limited to a maximum of 150 words (750 characters). Your abstract will replace the proposal if your paper is accepted.
Papers
Papers should be a minimum of 6 pages (formatted) and a maximum of 15 pages (formatted). We encourage the use diagrams, charts and screen shots please make sure they look good printed in both black and white and colour if possible.
Final papers must be formatted using the GCC Developers' Summit LaTeX template. No other format will be accepted. If you send your paper in another format it will result in your offer to present being revoked. If you require assistance please ensure you notify us a minimum of two weeks prior to the final submission deadline.
Papers will be accepted until April 15th. Failure to submit will result in your offer to present being revoked. Please submit your paper to papers2007 at gccsummit.org.
TutorialsWhile there is no fixed format for tutorials we ask that any hand-outs, slides and any other related materials that you wish to submit be sent by April 15th.
Bird of a Feather SessionsBird of a feather sessions have no submission requirements. You are responsible for bringing any materials that you will require.
Paper presentations are 45 minutes including time for questions followed by a 15 minute break between sessions.
TutorialsTutorials may be presented in 2hr or 4hr sessions, depending on the content.
Bird of a Feather SessionsBOFs are 45 minutes including time for questions, followed by a 15 minute break between sessions. There will be a number of areas allocated at the conference centre for "Impromptu BOFs" as well.
A/V EquipmentAn XGA (1024x786) LCD projector will be available to display output from a laptop computer. If you will require additional AV equipment please specify this in your proposal.