CALL FOR PAPERS and WORKSHOP PROPOSALS

ECMDA 2007 Conference
Third European Conference on Model Driven Architecture® Foundations and
Applications
Haifa - Israel
June 11 - 15, 2007
http://www.haifa.il.ibm.com/conferences/ecmda2007/

Background
Model-Driven Architecture MDA® is an initiative proposed by the Object
Management Group (OMG) for platform-generic software development. It
promotes the use of models in the specification, design, analysis,
synthesis, deployment, and evolution of complex software systems.

ECMDA-FA is dedicated to furthering the state of knowledge and fostering
the industrialisation of the MDA methodology. Its focus is on engaging the
key European research and industrial figures in a dialogue which will
result in a stronger, more efficient industry, producing more reliable
software on the basis of state-of-the-art research results.

The 2007 conference is organised in two tracks of interest dealing with the
foundations and applications of MDA. There will be additional workshops, a
consultancy corner, and tools exhibitions on these subjects.

ECMDA-FA 2007 is the third ECMDA conference. The program and proceedings of
the previous ECMDA conferences held in Nuremberg and Bibao can be found on
http://www.ecmda-fa.org/history.shtml.

Keynote Speakers

The keynote addresses at ECMDA-FA 2007 will be given by:

Dr. Stuart Kent of Microsoft Research, Cambridge, UK.
Prof. Dr. Andy Schurr of Darmstadt University of Technology.

Call for Papers

ECMDA-FA has two separate paper tracks, one for academic papers (Track F)
and one for industrial papers (Track A). Each track will be judged
differently. The academic track will be reviewed using common academic
review guidelines. Papers in the industrial track may be shorter and will
be judged against special guidelines, as described.

Academic Track F: Foundations of MDA
In Track F, we are soliciting papers presenting original research on all
aspects of MDA. Typical but not exclusive topics of interest are:
Metamodelling - foundations, tools
Model Transformation - languages, tools
Reasoning about Models
Model Navigation
Model Synchronization and Consistency
Modeling of Requirements, Architectures, Platforms
Reverse Engineering
Modeling for Testing and Validation
Model Execution/Simulation
Modeling Qualities of Service, Security
Aspect Modeling
Software process modelling, enactment and execution

The length of the papers should be between 12 and 15 pages, A4 size. They
will be judged on novelty and theoretical contribution. No simultaneous
submission to other publication outlets (either a conference or a journal)
is allowed. We are negotiating with Springer to publish the proceedings
in an LNCS volume.

Industrial Track A: Applications of MDA
In Track A, we are soliciting papers representing the views and experiences
of industrial players in MDA. In particular, we are looking for papers that
set requirements on the foundations and tools for MDA.

Papers in all application areas of MDA are welcome, and may focus on one of
the following application areas:
MDA for Complex Systems and Systems of Systems
MDA for Embedded Systems and Real-Time Systems
MDA for high-integrity systems (safety-critical and security-critical
systems)
MDA in the automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, electronics
industries
Comparative studies of MDA tools
MDA technology adoption, development processes, methodology
Metrics for MDA development
MDA Training
MDA for Legacy Systems
MDA for systems engineering
Experience reports
Model verification and quality-driven development for these systems
MDA and multi-domain modelling languages
MDA and component-based software engineering
MDA and Service Oriented Architectures
MDA and Business Process Modelling

The length of an industrial paper should be between 6 and 12 pages. Track A
papers will be judged on practical feasibility, maturity, and industrial
relevance. No simultaneous submission to other publication outlets
(conference or journal) is allowed. The proceedings will be published in
the same Springer LNCS volume as the proceedings of the Foundations track.

Submissions
Submissions should be made through the electronic submission system which
is now available at
http://www.haifa.il.ibm.com/conferences/ecmda2007/

For submission and acceptance dates, see Important Dates.

Call for Workshops
Researchers and practitioners interested in organising a satellite workshop
in the context of ECMDA 2007 are invited to submit proposals on topics
related to the conference. For a full list of relevant topics, see the
conference site (??).

The purpose of the workshops is to provide participants with a forum for
presenting novel ideas, and to discuss them in a small and interactive
atmosphere.

Responsibility for the format and organisation of each workshop rests with
the submitters of the workshop proposal, but the ECMDA conference
organisers will provide rooms, audio-visual equipment, and other logistical
support.

The workshop proposals will be selected by the workshop chair, with the
advice of the ECMDA steering committee.


Workshop Applications
Electronic submissions (in PDF) are to be sent to the workshops chair:
mailto:workshops@.... For submission and acceptance dates, see
Important Dates.

Proposals should include:
The name and the duration (half a day, one day, or two days) of the
proposed workshop.
A short scientific summary of the topic, including a discussion on the
relationship with the ECMDA topics.
A description of past versions of the workshop (if any), including, where
possible, dates, organisers, submission and acceptance counts, and
attendance.
Procedures for selecting participants and papers, and expected number of
participants.
Plans for dissemination (for example, published proceedings or special
issues of journals).

Important Dates
Workshop proposals due January 12, 2007
Notifications workshop January 22, 2007
Deadline for Abstracts (Tracks A & F) January 24, 2007
Deadline for Paper submissions (Tracks A & F) January 31, 2007
Notification to Authors (Tracks A & F) March 15, 2007
Final Submissions (Tracks A & F) March 30, 2007
Tools and consultancy proposals due April 13, 2007
Notifications to tools and consultancy proposals April 27, 2007

Location
Haifa is the third largest city in Israel, situated on the slopes of Mt.
Carmel. It is a multicultural city, and the world centre of the Bahai
religion. Haifa is also the home of the Technion Israel Institute of
Technology, Haifa University, and a developed hi-tech industry sector
including the research and development sites of IBM, Intel, Microsoft,
Google, Qualcomm, and other multi-nationals. The weather in Haifa in June
is warm with temperatures in the mid 20's. Tourist and historical
attractions include the spectacular Bahai gardens and temple, Elijah's
cave, and the monastery at Stella Maris - home of the Carmelite order.

Organising Committee ECMDA-FA 2007
Programme Co-Chair: David Akehurst (Kent U)
Programme Co-Chair: Asier Azaceta (ESI)
Local Arrangements Chair: Alan Hartman (IBM)
Webmaster: Asier Azaceta (ESI)
Publications Chair: Richard Paige (U York)
Workshop chair: Arend Rensink (Twente U)
Tools and Consultancy Chair: Regis Vogel (IHG)
Public Relations Chair: Ettie Gilead (IBM)

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Dr. Richard Paige
Lecturer, Department of Computer Science
University of York,
Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom.
+44 1904 433242
paige@...