9th European Conference on
Computer-Supported Cooperative Work

We invite contributions on all topics related to CSCW, including technical, empirical, and theoretical aspects of collaboration and computer systems. As always, a key aim of the conference is to be multdisciplinary, combining and where possible truly integrating the social with the technical.Topics of interest include (but are not limited to).

Explorations of the challenges and opportunities presented by mobile and wireless services

• Collaborative use of computer technology in the home and in public settings, as well as work settings
• The architecture and design of novel technical systems
• Theories and models of collaborative action
• Methods for understanding collaborative settings and designing technical systems
• Empirical studies of collaborative settings
• Evaluation techniques for collaborative systems
• Collaborative learning and KM in the workplace
• CSCW and organisational change

Submission categories include Papers, Tutorials, Demos & Videos, Workshops, Position Papers, Posters and Doctoral Consortium. (All submission categories are now closed).

Papers (submissions closed)

Chairs: Hans Gellersen, University of Lancaster
Kjeld Schmidt, IT University of Copenhagen

Papers on original work on CSCW topics are invited. Papers should present original reports of substantive new work and make clear the novel aspects of the work they present and their contribution to the development of CSCW theory and CSCW systems design. Empirical studies of work should stress their relationship to cooperative systems development. Applications papers should stress their contribution to understanding how to support cooperative work. Papers addressing novel techniques and technologies should clearly identify the relevance and importance to CSCW. All paper will be evaluated on their novelty, significance, quality and contribution to the field by at least three PC members (double-blind anonymous review).

Please see the Call for Papers for submission format and process.

Tutorials (submissions closed)

Chair: Liam Bannon, University of Limerick

Tutorials will take place on 18-19 September 2005. They are designed to offer a small number of participants the opportunity to learn about specific CSCW concepts, methods and techniques from recognised experts. Tutorials may be for half-day or full day sessions. Tutorial proposals should not exceed 3 pages and must clearly state: title, goals and objectives, qualifications and expertise of instructors, intended audience, the maximum number of participants, duration and details of any equipment needed. In addition a one-page summary suitable for circulation to potential attendees should be submitted. Tutorial instructors will be expected to provide tutorial notes for attendees.

Descriptions of successful tutorial proposals will be printed in the Conference Supplement.

Demos & Videos (submissions closed)

Chair: Nicolas Roussel, Université Paris-Sud

Live demonstrations and videos form an important part of the Conference technical programme. Submissions including original applications and technologies are encouraged.

Demonstrations of both research prototypes and commercial products by those directly involved in developing the systems are welcomed. Descriptions of demonstrations should not exceed 3 pages and detail the content, significance and novelty of the system. Please supply exact details of equipment needed for the demonstration. [see detailed instructions]

Videos are sought which illustrate original CSCW systems, experiences or applications. Videos of innovative commercial work are welcomed. Submissions should comprise (a) the video clip of 5 - 10 minutes in length in digital format and (b) a 2 page description of the video detailing contents, significance and novelty of the clip. [see detailed instructions]

Final descriptions of demonstrations and videos will be included in the Conference Supplement and the videos will be made available on a DVD.

Workshops (submissions closed)

Chair: Susanne Bødker, University of Aarhus

Workshops will take place on 18-19 September 2005. Workshops are designed to offer an informal environment for focused group discussion and learning. Workshops may be for half-day or full day sessions.

Workshop proposals should not exceed 3 pages and should clearly state title, goals and objectives, qualifications and expertise of leaders, intended participants, the maximum number of participants, duration and details of any equipment needed.

Descriptions of successful workshop proposals will be printed in the Conference Supplement.

Position papers (submissions closed)

Workshop position papers are welcome at any of the 6 workshops.

See the Workshops page for details.

Posters (submissions closed)

Chairs: Catherine Letondal, Institut Pasteur
Volkmar Pipek, IISI

Poster submissions graphically illustrating original CSCW systems, experiences, or applications are invited. Successful posters will be on show for the duration of the conference. Submissions should consist of a 2-page description of the theory, method, or technology the poster will illustrate. Submissions should use the ECSCW paper format (see template in Word and PDF formats) and include a short abstract of no more than 150 words and references where appropriate. Final descriptions of posters will be included in the Conference Supplement. Posters themselves should be no more than 1.20 metre by 0.80 metre in size.

Doctoral Consortium (submissions closed)

Chairs: Lucy Suchman, Lancaster University
Toni Robertson, University of Technology Sydney

Doctoral Colloquium offers PhD students in CSCW the opportunity to present and discuss their work with each other as well as a number of experienced CSCW researchers. Students from all the CSCW related disciplines are encouraged to apply, although numbers will be limited.

Submissions should outline current research in progress and be no longer than 2 pages in length. An abstract and biographical note should be included.