ER 2020: 39th International Conference on Conceptual Modeling Technical University of Vienna Vienna, Austria, November 3-6, 2020 |
Conference website | https://er2020.big.tuwien.ac.at |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=er2020 |
Abstract registration deadline | May 25, 2020 |
Submission deadline | June 1, 2020 |
The Digital Transformation—Exciting Times for Conceptual Modeling
The world is being reconstructed through software and data. Conceptual models seem mandatory to cope with this gigantic transformation that is unprecedented in the history of humankind. Not only do they build a solid foundation for designing software system, they also foster the empowerment of users and help us to develop images of possible future worlds. However, recent developments in AI challenge this pivotal role of conceptual models. Some AI proponents go so far as to predict the end of conceptual modeling, for an ostensibly convincing reason: machine learning will enable automated software construction, both faster and at much lower costs. These contradictory assessments make it especially exciting to reflect upon the foundations of conceptual modeling and the limitations of inductive approaches to software creation.
The ER conference has been the leading conference on conceptual modeling for many years. In continuation of this tradition, ER 2020 is dedicated to providing a forum for discussing the present and future role of conceptual modeling with regard to enabling and managing change.
Submission Guidelines
We solicit submission of original research, as well as experience and vision papers, from both researchers and practitioners, welcoming any topic where conceptual modeling is a major theme. Submissions that relate to change in general, and the digital transformation in particular, are especially welcome.
Since the proceedings will be published by Springer in the LNCS series, authors must submit manuscripts using the LNCS style. See http://www.springer.de/comp/lncs/authors.html for style files and details. The page limit for submitted papers (as well as for final, camera-ready papers) is 14. Manuscripts not submitted in the LNCS style or exceeding the page limit will not be reviewed and will be automatically rejected.
A paper submitted to ER 2020 may not be under review for any other conference or journal during the time it is being considered for ER 2020. Submitted papers must demonstrate awareness of the state-of-the art literature in conceptual modeling by properly citing relevant papers in the field.
List of Topics
Specific examples of topics of interest include, but are not limited to, conceptual modeling as applied to:
Foundations
- Foundations and Concept Formalization
- Ontological and Cognitive Foundations for Conceptual Modeling
- Multi-level Modeling
- Justification and Evaluation of Models
Data/Object Management
- Data Semantics and Integrity Constraints
- Integration of Conceptual Models and Database Schemas
- Schema Evolution and Management of Database Constraints
- NoSQL and NewSQL Databases
- Big Data and Conceptual Modeling
- Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Business Intelligence and Analytics
- Spatial, Temporal, and Multimedia Aspects in Conceptual Models
- Metadata and Applications
- Semi-structured Data and XML
Engineering
- Agile Development
- Interleaving Modeling and Development
- Domain Specific Conceptual Modeling Languages, Methods and Frameworks
- Requirements Engineering
- Reverse Engineering and Round-Trip Engineering
- Patterns and Reuse
- Methodologies and Tools for Conceptual Design
- Quality and Metrics of Conceptual Models
Business Information Systems
- Enterprise Models
- Enterprise Architectures
- Service-Oriented Architectures
- Business Process Modeling
- Models at Runtime
- Models to Support IT Management
- Modeling Distributed Ledger Systems
Advanced and Cross-Disciplinary Applications
- Economics and Conceptual Models
- Conceptual Models and Machine Learning
- Conceptual Models and Decision Making
- Industry 4.0, Factory of the Future and Internet of Things
- Bioinformatics, Ambient Assistance
- Cyber Security and Privacy
- Role of Conceptual Modeling in Social Networks, Mobile Computing, Deep Learning, Internet of Objects, Serious Games and Pedagogical Models, etc.
- Semantic Web, Cloud Computing, and Web Information Systems
- Information Retrieval, Filtering, Classification, Summarization, and Visualization
Experience
- Empirical Studies of Conceptual Modeling
- Experience Applying Conceptual Modeling
Committees
Program Committee Chairs
- Gillian Dobbie, University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Ulrich Frank, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
- Stephen W. Liddle, Brigham Young University, USA
ER 2020 General Chair
- Gertrude Kappel, Technical University of Vienna (TU Wien), Austria
Venue
ER 2020 will be held in the world-famous city of Vienna, Austria, on the campus of TU Wien, centrally located near major attractions and the bustling inner city. Vienna is renowned for its culture, art, history, architecture, cuisine, and quality of life. It is a city of great importance in international and diplomatic circles. Everyone is sure to find something enjoyable about visiting the vivacious city Vienna.
Contact
Please direct questions here: https://er2020.big.tuwien.ac.at/contact/.