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Call for thematic sessions
Thematic sessions aim to highlight current research on a conference topic. Thematic sessions will consist of three to four abstracts connected by a unifying theme. The Programme Committee will select a limited number of proposed Thematic Sessions based on scientific quality and originality.
The proposed abstracts for these sessions will undergo the normal refereeing process; only abstract that are approved for an oral presentation will be included in the programme.
If the thematic session is not accepted the abstracts accepted will be included in the programme in a different session.
Additional information
Thematic Session organiser(s) must commit to attending SISC Conference and to chairing the Thematic Session proposed.
Thematic Session organiser(s) are also fully responsible for ensuring that the session contributors are aware of and follow the rules below.
There are no earmarked financial resources to support Special Sessions.
All nominated participants in a Thematic Session have to pay the SISC conference registration fees. All nominated participants of Thematic Sessions have to be registered.
The application for the Thematic Session must contain:
- Title of the Thematic session
- Short description of the theme and an explanation how the papers are connected and how they jointly relate to the theme
- The motivation
- Title, author names for EACH of the abstract included in the session (make sure that abstract titles and authors are consistent with the abstract submissions)
If a Thematic Session is not approved, any accepted abstract will be included in the programme.
The deadline for the submission of proposals for Thematic Session AND abstracts submissions via conference website is March 31st, 2025.
Notification of the decision by the Programme Committee is scheduled for May 9th, 2025.
Submit your thematic session here
