PRO-VE 2018: 19th IFIP Working Conference on Virtual Enterprises Cardiff University Cardiff, UK, September 17-19, 2018 |
Conference website | http://www.pro-ve.org |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=prove2018 |
Abstract registration deadline | April 20, 2018 |
Submission deadline | April 20, 2018 |
Main theme of PRO-VE 2018: Collaborative Networks of Cognitive Systems
Recent advances in artificial intelligence, specifically in the areas of; machine learning, sensorial perception, reasoning, communication capabilities, and human-machine interaction, lead to a new generation of cognitive systems that fundamentally challenge the foundations of past information systems.
With the explosion of available data, cognitive systems can learn, reason, and more effectively interact with users and their surrounding environments, thus enabling higher levels of collaboration between humans and systems. Conversely, users are increasingly becoming connected and pro-active participants in physical eco-systems as opposed to being passive recipients of various top-down optimization regimes, thus paving the way to a new generation of “user-in-the-loop” cognitive systems leveraging on domain semantics and higher order intelligence.
Growing levels of hyper-connectivity among people, organizations, smart things, and cognitive systems and machines point to new perspectives on collective awareness, collective intelligence, and even collective emotions.
This emerging reality challenges the way collaborative networks and systems are designed and operate. New forms of collaborative problem solving can be devised, while the system’s evolutionary nature and its resilience and sustainability perspectives become the key issues. On the other hand, there is a need to better understand the potential for value creation through collaborative approaches in this context.
PRO-VE 2018 will provide a forum for sharing experiences, discussing trends, identifying challenges, and introducing innovative solutions aimed at fulfilling the vision of goal-oriented collaboration in networks of cognitive systems.
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:
A. Technological development and case application papers
(Regular papers: up to 8 pages) including:
– a clearly identified problem
– a precise description of an innovation/contribution
– a presentation of the results of related experiments
– a discussion of potential generalization and reuse of the presented results
B. Foundational Research papers
(Full papers: up to 12 pages) including:
– a clearly stated research question and motivation
– a precise description of the chosen research approach/method
– a statement of reusable ICT contribution beyond the state of the art
– a sound validation and discussion of results
These papers are expected to provide truly foundational contributions to the scientific basis of collaborative networks. Accepted papers will be included in the printed book. A low acceptance rate is expected in this category.
Proceedings to be published by Springer.
All proceedings of previous editions have been indexed by ISI Web of Science, SCOPUS and DBLP.
List of Topics
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Targeted topics include the following, among others:
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- Collaborative models and platforms for networks of cognitive systems
- Collaboration and collective awareness
- Collaborative problem solving, collective intelligence, and collective emotions
- Semantic data integration, access, and retrieval in networks of cognitive systems
- Dynamics and evolution of collaborative virtual-physical ecosystems of intelligent entities
- Cyber-security and influence of bots in networked cognitive systems
- Value creation and social impact of collaboration in networked cognitive systems
- Sustainability perspectives in cognitive environments
- Legal and policy aspects for networks of cognitive systems
- Societal impacts of networked cognitive systems
- Collective Intelligence and collaboration in advanced/emerging applications, including but not limited to:
- Robotics, Collaborative Manufacturing and Factories of the Future, Smart buildings, Smart cities, e-Health and Care, Crisis/disaster Management, Logistics, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and Agribusiness
Committees
Program Committee
- Chair: Prof. Luis M. Camarinha-Matos
- Co-chair: Prof. Hamideh Afsarmanesh
Organizing committee
- Chair: Prof. Yacine Rezgui
- Co-chair: Dr. Thomas Beach
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to prove@uninova.pt
Sponsors
IFIP WG5.5
SOCOLNET - Society of Collaborative Networks