The ITS2020 Conference invites individuals and groups to propose workshops, tutorials and industry track sessions.

These sessions are intended to bring together groups of researchers from around the world who have shared interests. They provide a good, extended opportunity for researchers to get to know each other in a relaxed atmosphere and stimulate the development of ideas and interests, sometimes leading to collaboration, grants and publications.

The industry track intends to provide a forum for the exchange between academics and researchers with business, business and market representatives.

ITS2020 encourages a range of events varying in content, aim and structure. Workshops and tutorials can be on any major and timely topic related to ITS2020. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: tools (e.g., tools for more effective, efficient, and enjoyable ITS interactions; analysis tools for researchers), practices (e.g., teacher best practices; the analysis of student practice), theories (e.g., learning, cognition, teaching, practice) and methods (e.g., research approaches, techniques, methodologies).

ITS2020 invites both “classical workshops,” during which early work is presented in an informal, “mini conference” style, as well as workshops that are highly interactive “working meetings” for a group of people, designed to take advantage of being co-located to work together collaboratively on a theme of shared interest. Tutorials should provide an introduction and possibly in-depth treatment of an ITS2020 topic under the guidance of an experienced researcher.

Proposal Selection Process at the ITS2020 Conference

• All proposals must follow the format instructions below and adhere to the deadlines listed below.
• Based on the pre-registrations, the workshop and tutorial chairs may identify and cancel undersubscribed workshops and tutorials in advance.

Proposal Format for Workshops at the ITS2020 Conference

Proposals should be submitted in English, in accordance with the process described above.
Workshop proposals should be between 2-4 pages, indicating:

• That it is a Workshop proposal
• Title of the event
• Organizers’ names and affiliations
• Preferred length (half day or full day)
• Theme and goals, indicating why the topic is timely and relevant
• Intended audience, including the expected number of attendees, and whether you will
  enforce a maximum or a minimum number of attendees for this event.
• List of potential attendees and presenters. This should include people who have said they
  are likely to participate or to send students. The goal is to convince us that there is interest
  and that the workshop will draw a sufficient number of participants.
• Brief description of the format and activities
• Participation requirements (e.g., prerequisites such as submission of a position paper,
  expected behavior during the event, or a commitment to contribute to a joint publication
  after the event)
• Relevant experience of the organizers with respect to the topic of the workshop
• A/V facilities and other equipment needed
• For workshops that will solicit papers, a preliminary program committee should be
  included

Proposal Format for Tutorials at the ITS2020 Conference

Proposals should be submitted in English, in accordance with the process described above.
Tutorial proposals should not exceed 3 pages, indicating:

• That it is a Tutorial proposal
• Title of the event
• Organizers’ names and affiliations
• Preferred length (half day or full day)
• Theme and goals, indicating why the topic is timely and relevant
• Description of content to be covered. The content should be appropriate and at the right
  level for ITS attendees.
• Intended audience, including information about how many attendees are reasonable for
  this event (is there a maximum or a minimum number of attendees for this event?)
• What is the expected background of the attendees? Do they need particular background
  knowledge or software?
• Evidence of interest, such as a list of people who have said they are likely to participate
  or to send students
• Description of the format and activities planned. Tutorials do not have to be 100% lecture;
  activities where attendees can apply what they learned is very helpful.
• Expected outcomes. What will attendees learn? Please describe outcomes in terms of
  expected knowledge and/or skills acquired.
• Relevant experience of the organizers, both at presenting, and as experts in the subject
  matter. In addition to past papers written and tutorials run, classes you have taught in
  the area are very germane here.
• A/V facilities and other equipment needed

Proposal Format for Industry Tracks at the ITS2020 Conference

Proposals should be submitted in English, in accordance with the process described above.
Workshop proposals should be between 2-4 pages, indicating:

• That it is an Industry Track proposal
• Title of the event
• Organizers’ names and affiliations
• Preferred length (half day or full day)
• Theme and goals, indicating why the topic is timely and relevant
• Intended audience, including the expected number of attendees, and whether you will
  enforce a maximum or a minimum number of attendees for this event.
• List of potential attendees and presenters. This should include people who have said they
  are likely to participate or to send students. The goal is to convince us that there is interest
  and that the workshop will draw a sufficient number of participants.
• Brief description of the format and activities
• Participation requirements (e.g., prerequisites such as submission of a position paper,
  expected behavior during the event, or a commitment to contribute to a joint publication
  after the event)
• Relevant experience of the organizers with respect to the topic of the workshop
• A/V facilities and other equipment needed

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All questions about submissions should be emailed to: info@iis-international.org