DC 2019: Decentralized 2019 The Divani Caravel Hotel Athens, Greece, October 30-November 1, 2019 |
Conference website | https://www.decentralized.com/ |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=dc20191 |
Abstract registration deadline | July 15, 2019 |
Submission deadline | July 31, 2019 |
Decentralized 2019
Blockchain has been proposed as a system for enabling untrusted entities to contribute into maintaining a common data structure and shared ledger of a digital history without a need for intermediaries. The development and deployment of Blockchain-based systems, and their applications, need to take into consideration new requirements and challenges, thereby raising novel open issues and research questions. The Academic Track of Europe’s premier Blockchain conference, Decentralized 2019 will address the following themes:
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Design and engineering improvements to the protocols and architectures underpinning Distributed Ledger Technologies (including Blockchains).
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Gaining insights of the technical, business, legal, and societal implications of cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies, including real-life applications and case studies.
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The convergence of the technology with other emerging technologies (e.g., AI, IoT, VR etc.) that are becoming key elements of the fourth industrial revolution.
Submission Deadline: | |
Notification Due: | August 31, 2019 |
Final Version Due: | Sept. 30, 2019 |
Conference Dates: | Oct 30, 2019 - Nov 01, 2019 |
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:
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Original Research: which represent significant and novel research contributions. Submissions must not overlap with works that have been published or that are simultaneously submitted to a journal or a conference with proceedings. Manuscript max length 12,000 words.
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Full Research Papers: Submissions must not overlap with works that have been published or that are simultaneously submitted to a journal or a conference with proceedings. Full research papers should not exceed 10 pages (max 6000 words) including references and well-marked appendices.
- Short Research Papers: which summarize works-in-progress, proof-of-concepts, or extensions to previous research papers. Short research papers must meet the above criteria. Short papers should not exceed 4 pages (max 3000 words) including references and well-marked appendices.
- Position Papers: to elaborate on an advanced, novel viewpoint or opinion on the field that is not an original research contribution. Short papers should not exceed 6 pages (max 4000 words) including references and well-marked appendices.
List of Topics
Decentralized 2019, invites researchers and industry experts to submit original contributions in the following areas (indicative list, other related topics will also be considered):
- Industry 4.0 transformation and Blockchains
- Data Science in Blockchains
- Enabling novel Consensus and Fault Tolerance Mechanisms
- Game Theory in Distributed Ledgers (including Blockchains)
- Convergence of Blockchains with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Virtual Reality (VR)
- Experience Papers/ Use-cases with Blockchain
- Governance, and Incentivised Models for Blockchains
- Barriers and Enablers in Blockchain adoption
- Formal verification of protocols and Smart Contracts
- Interoperability of Blockchains with existing Business Models and Processes
- Legal, ethical and societal aspects of digital-currencies and Blockchains
- Verticals using Blockchain (financial, e-health, energy, logistics, supply-chain etc.)
- Blockchain in e-government and public administration
- Technology and infrastructure challenges in Blockchains
- Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAO)
- Attacks and Security considerations on Blockchains
- Public, Private and Hybrid Blockchains (permission-less vs. permissioned)
Committees
Scientific Committee
- George M. Giaglis, General Director of the Institute For the Future, University of Nicosia (UNIC), Cyprus
- Philipp Sandner, Head of the Frankfurt School Blockchain Center (FSBC), Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, Germany
Organizing Committee
- Klitos Christodoulou, University of Nicosia (UNIC), Cyprus
- Elias Iosif, University of Nicosia (UNIC), Cyprus
Program Committee Members
- Andreas S. Andreou, Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), Cyprus
- Michel Avital, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
- Roman Beck, IT University of Copenhagen, Denmark
- Ilias S. Kotsireas, Wilfrid Laurier University-Waterloo, Canada
- Savvas Chatzichristofis, Neapolis University Pafos, Cyprus
- Panayiotis Christodoulou, Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), Cyprus
- Paulo Rupino Cunha, University of Coimbra, Portugal
- Sokratis K. Katsikas, Open University of Cyprus, Cyprus
- Shih-wei Liao, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
- Soulla Louca, Institute For the Future, University of Nicosia (UNIC), Cyprus
- Ioannis Katakis, University of Nicosia (UNIC), Cyprus
- Athanasia Pouloudi, Athens University of Economics and Business
- Angelos Stavrou, George Mason University, USA
- Marinos Themistocleous, University of Nicosia (UNIC), Cyprus
- Konstantinos Votis, Centre for Research & Technology, Hellas (CERTH), Greece
- Giannis Charalambides, University of the Aegean, Greece
- Miguel-Angel Sicilia, University of Alcalá, Spain
Invited Speakers
- Ramesh Ramadoss, Co-chair IEEE Blockchain Initiative
Publication
DC 2019 proceedings will be published in MDPI Open Access Journal
Venue
The conference will be held in Athens, Greece
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to: christodoulou.kl@unic.ac.cy