Conference Topics

Quo Vadis Informatics in Europe?

• Definition of the computer science discipline, what is part of it and
  what is not, what are the frontier areas with other disciplines,
  what are the differences between CS and other disciplines like
  engineering disciplines.
• Teaching CS : curricula guidelines, ACM, Bologna implementation, how to
  attract students, the development of international MSc programs,
  formation of Graduate Schools, etc.
• CS, Industry and Academics: What are the expectations on both sides,
  what are the relationships? Outreach in enterprises, Research
  collaboration.
• Research in CS: Strategic directions in Europe, What are the research
  methods of CS as regards theory, practice, empirical approaches ? What
  are the criteria for publication and research evaluation. What
  is the status of FP 7, national funding etc.
• EuroTICS: further establishment, executive board and defining committees.