ITS SEOUL 2018: The 22nd Biennial Conference of the International Telecommunications Society Media Hall, Korea University Seoul, South Korea, June 24-27, 2018 |
Conference website | https://itsseoul2018.org/ |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=itsseoul2018 |
Abstract registration deadline | January 26, 2018 |
Submission deadline | May 18, 2018 |
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.
- Submission of abstract
Abstracts should be about two pages in length (800 to 1000 words) and contain the following information:
– Title of the contribution
– A clear statement of the research question
– Remarks on methodology adopted in the paper
– Outline of (expected) results
– Bibliographical notes (up to six main references used in the paper)
All abstracts will be subject to blind peer review.
- Submission of full papers
There is neither character limit nor specific format for the paper of ITS Seoul 2018.
If you need a guideline, please refer to the information below.
– Paper size: A4 portrait orientation
– Font: Times New Roman
– Point: 12pt
– Margins: top 35mm, bottom, right, and left 30mm
– Line spacing: 1 – 1.5 lines (not necessarily in double line spacing)
– Length of the paper: no limitation
Please submit your paper either WORD or PDF format.
List of Topics
- Theme
“Beyond the boundaries: Challenges for business, policy and society”
Information and communication technologies are radically transforming products, industries, and ultimately, the lives of people. Mechanical devices that were once confined to their physical entities have now become “smart, connected products” where each product is interconnected to a complex network of hardware, software, cloud storage, and microprocessors. The proliferation of such products is made possible through the development of ubiquitous connectivity, compact mobile devices, and creative application contents.
The development of smart, connected products creates a new paradigm where traditional businesses are redefined, new industries are created, and means of creating value are modified. In order to satisfy the fragmented needs of media consumers, boundaries among industries are blurred and the clear distinction between online and offline services has faded away. For instance, mobile instant messaging service providers are extending their business models to deliver end-to-end services on the mobile platform.
Persistent efforts in developing the Internet of Things (IoT) also contribute to this radical shift in the ICT environment. With numerous sensors connected to autonomous products, IoT is capable of collecting big data and creating new opportunities for a smart society and smart life.
As much as new innovations provide creative opportunities, it also accompanies risks and challenges. For example, transparency issues on user’s personal data need to be addressed and solved. Firms are also challenged to survive in the competitive market through various methods such as global expansion or strategic alliances with firms in inter-or intra-industries. Government regulations are thus critical in creating a healthy ICT environment. As smart connected products continuously emerge and influence the ICT environment, policies that are appropriate to the ICT industry will need to be created and enforced. Through effective carrot-and-stick strategies, it is hoped that the ICT industry will increase its sustainability, while contributing to the local and global societies.
The development of smart connected products blurs traditional boundaries and creates a new ICT environment of risks and opportunities. The 2018 ITS Biennial Conference seeks to understand how business firms, governments, and societies can respond and contribute to the healthy development of the ICT ecosystem. We therefore propose six plenary and parallel session tracks as follows.
- Tracks
Track 1. Broadband and next generation network
– Public/private investment in broadband infrastructure
– Using unlicensed spectrums (ex. white space) for greater
internet access
– Interoperability and standards of broadband networks
– Fixed broadband access networks for rural areas
– Role of content providers in broadband access network
Track 2. Internet of Things (IoT)
– Development of the IoT concept and definition
– IoT spectrum needs and challenges
– IoT ecosystem and business models
– Security and privacy concerns over IoT
– Smart city, smart government, and smart society in a connected world
Track 3. Content and applications
– Application platform, consumer, and developer
– Virtual/augmented reality content
– Multi-channel network and user-generated content
– Is content the king? – Content leverage in the ICT market
– Mobile instant messaging and applications
Track 4. Innovative ICT business models
– Future of Fintech industry and mobile payment system
– Competition of platforms in the mobile world
– Convergence/divergence of business models in the connected world
– Changing business models in content and commerce markets
– M&A and strategic partnerships within or between ICT industries
Track 5. Policy and regulation
– Spectrum and internet policies around the world
– Neutrality issues in network, platform, and content dimensions
– Institutional factors affecting the cloud market
– Public and private regulation on ICT industries
– Security and privacy policies
Track 6. ICT and global society
– Global ICT governance
– Trade and investment in global ICT industries
– Global ICT standardization in different countries
– Global ICT business and emerging economies
– Bridging the digital divide
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to contact@itsseoul2018.org