* * * * * * * * CALL FOR PAPERS * * * * * * * * * * * * GPC'2007 http://www-lipn.univ-paris13.fr/GPC2007/ The Second International Conference on Grid and Pervasive Computing Paris, France, May 2-4, 2007 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *** EXTENDED SUBMISSION DEADLINE: December, 11 2006 *** *****Paper Submission Site:***** http://www-lipn.univ-paris13.fr/GPC2007-review/ PDF Version CFP is available here: http://www-lipn.univ-paris13.fr/~cerin/GPC2007/GPC2007PDF.pdf ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Background Grid computing presents a new trend to distributed and Internet computing for coordinating large-scale heterogeneous resources sharing and problem solving in dynamic, multi-institutional virtual organizations. Grid computing is not only used for distributed supercomputing and massive data processing, but it is also a common platform and way for utility and service computing. Grid computing encompasses more than using mainframes or supercomputers to do coordinated computing. More and more, personal computers and small smart devices, ranging from personal digital assistants to unseen chips in our cars, appliances and telephones, are emerging to be the supporting force to grid computing. Projecting this trend into the future, we envision an explosion of interconnected high performance computers and smart devices that can make our research and daily lives easier and more productive. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Scope The International Conference on Grid and Pervasive Computing (GPC) is an annual international conference on the emerging areas of merging grid and pervasive computing, aimed at providing an exciting platform and paradigm for all the time, everywhere services. Grid and Pervasive Computing (GPC) is a forum for scientists, engineers, and practitioners throughout the world to exchange ideas and research results related to the design, use, analysis, and application in the field of grid computing and pervasive computing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Topics Relevant topics include (but are not limited to) the following: o Cluster computing o High performance computing o Grid computing o Semantic web and semantic grid o Service-oriented computing o Peer-to-peer computing o Pervasive computing o Mobile computing o Network storage o Grid and pervasive related applications ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Important Dates for Authors Deadline for Submission of Papers : *November 30, 2006* Notification of Acceptance : *February 08, 2007* Camera Ready Manuscript Due : *Feb 23, 2007* Advanced Registration for Authors : *Feb 23, 2007* For further information, please send your e-mail PC Co-Chair Kuan-Ching Li (kuancli@gmail.com ) and copy to Christophe Cerin (christophe.cerin@lipn.univ-paris13.fr ) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Submission Guidelines Submitted papers may not have appeared in or be under consideration for another conference. Papers must be written in English, and they should be at most 20 pages, including bibliography and well-marked appendices. The manuscript should be in single column, double-spaced format, using a font size of 10 points or larger. Authors also need to make sure that the electronically submitted files will print on a PostScript printer that use 8.5 x 11 inch (Letter Size) paper. All submitted papers should be in PDF format. We recommend to use the LNCS packages (please, follow the 'Information for LNCS Authors' link). Submissions imply the willingness of at least one author to register, attend the conference, and present the paper. There will be best paper awards to recognize distinguished researches. The proceedings of the GPC conference will be published by the Springer LNCS (Lecture Notes in Computer Science) series (pending). ooo Special Issue based on best GPC'2007 papers will be published with Journal of Supercomputing , Journal of Pervasive Computing and Communications and Journal of Web and Grid Services (http://www.inderscience.com/ijwgs) ooo ******************************************************************** Scientific Event organized during GPC2007: round table on Pervasive Grids. The aim of the round-table is to investigate the opportunities and challenges of Pervasive Grids (PG). The round-table will bring together researchers from the Grid and Pervasive communities, who are active in the PG field, to discuss the definition of what is a PG. Is there a consensus on its applications and their requirements and challenges? Will a Pervasive Grid be eventually realized? PG is motivated by the advances in Grid technologies and the proliferation of pervasive systems, and is leading to the emergence of a new generation of applications that use pervasive and ambient information as an integral part to manage, control, adapt and optimize. These include a range of application areas including crisis management, homeland security, personal healthcare, predicting and managing natural phenomenon, monitoring and managing engineering systems, optimizing business processes etc. Round-table Co-chairs : L. Brunie, M. Parashar and JM. Pierson. (contact: pierson@irit.fr)