WebNet 2000 Presentation Categories

Presentation Categories

Full Papers (25 minutes)

Papers present reports of significant work or integrative reviews in research, development, and applications and societal issues related to all aspects of the Internet.

All presented papers will be considered by the Program Committee for Best Paper Awards. There will also be an award for Best Student Paper (therefore, please indicate if primary author is a full-time student).

Paper proposals must include:
* Full paper (4-6 pages, 2500-3750 words).

Short Papers (15 minutes)

Short papers are brief, more condensed presentations or work-in-progress projects and will be published as 2 pages in the proceedings volume. There will be an award for Best Short Paper.

Short paper proposals must include:
* extended abstract (2-3 pages, 1250-1875 words)

Panels (1 hour)

A panel offers an opportunity for 3-5 people (including the chair) to present their views or results on a common theme, issue, or question. Panels should cover timely topics related to the conference areas of interest. Panel selection will be based on the importance, originality, focus and timeliness of the topic; expertise of proposed panelists; as well as the potential for informative (and even controversial) discussion. A panel summary and position statements will be included in the proceedings. Panels must allot at least 50% of the time for interaction and discussion with the audience.

Panel proposals must include:
* a description of the panel topic, including why this topic is important to WebNet Conference attendees; 2-3 pages, 1250-1875 words.
* a brief position statement and qualifications of each panelist; between 2 and 3 pages.

Poster/Demonstrations (2 hours)

Poster/Demonstration sessions enable researchers and developers to demonstrate and discuss their latest results and development in progress in order to gain feedback and to establish contact with similar projects. There will be Best Poster/Demonstration Awards for the most successful presentations in this category.

Poster/Demonstration proposals must include:
* a 2-3 page (1250-1875 words) written description of the planned poster/demonstration and should emphasize the problem, what was done, and why the work is important.

Poster/Demonstration presenters will be required to arrange for their own systems software and hardware. The Conference will provide a table, poster board and electricity for each presenter.

Corporate Showcases (25 minutes)

Present your company's recent developments and applications, inform the audience of your future directions, and showcase your company's noteworthy products and services. Corporate Showcases are not included in the Proceedings.

Format: 25-minute presentation scheduled during concurrent sessions; Presentation rooms generally accommodate 50-150 people, theatre-style. This is more of a formal presentation than the Corporate Demonstration opportunity below.

Where the form asks for your proposal, simply include a brief description (1 paragraph) of what you intend to present.

Corporate Demonstrations (2 hours)

Demonstrate and discuss your company's research, developments and applications, gain feedback, and establish contacts. Corporate Demonstrations are not included in the Proceedings.

Corporate Demonstration proposals must include:
* a 1-3 page (600-1800 words) written description of the planned presentation.

Format: 2 hours; scheduled with Poster/Demonstrations grouped together in open exhibition-style, usually all in one hall. This is an informal event with a circulating audience. Sales are permitted: You may stock and sell your product at your table.

Where the form asks for your proposal, simply include a brief description (1 paragraph) of what you intend to present.

Tutorials & Workshops (3 or 6 hours)

Tutorials and Workshops are intended to enhance the skills and broaden the perspective of their attendees. They should be designed to introduce a rigorous framework for learning a new area or to provide advanced technical training in an area. Submissions will be selected on the basis of the instructors' qualifications for teaching the proposed tutorial or workshop and their contribution to the overall conference program. Workshops differ from tutorials in as much as they involve hands-on experience with hardware/software provided.

Tutorial/Workshop proposals must include:
* a clear description of the objectives
* the intended audience (experience level and prerequisites)
* the proposed length (3 hours or 6 hours)
* a 200-word abstract
* a 1-page topical outline of the content
* a summary of the instructor's qualifications

Special Interest Group (SIG) Discussions (1 hour)

To encourage informal interaction among individuals with common interests, SIG discussion groups will be formed based upon proposals accepted under the Call for Participation. SIGs are not included in the Proceedings.

SIG Discussion proposals must include:
* a 1-3 page (625-1875) written description of the discussion topic emphasizing the problem or issue and why the work is important.
* indication of whether you are willing to chair the discussion