1ST CALL FOR PAPERS

ESM'2016
The 30th annual European Simulation and Modelling Conference
SIANI - Universidad de Las Palmas
Gran Canaria - Spain
October 26-28, 2016

Organised by
The European Technology Institute
and Sponsored by
EUROSIS
SIANI - Universidad de Las Palmas
http://www.siani.es/
and the
University of Skövde
For latest information see:
http://www.eurosis.org
or
http://www.eurosis.org/cms/?q=taxonomy/term/383

AIM OF ESM'2016

The ESM'2016 (The 30th annual European Simulation and Modelling Conference) is the original international European conference concerned with state of the art technology in modelling and simulation. ESM'2016 aims to provide an overview of academic research in the field of computer simulation. A number of major tracks of simulation research are presented next to specific workshops, which capture the art and science of present-day simulation research.

ESM'2016 covers simulation methodology, simulation applications, specialised workshops, the exhibition and last but not least the poster sessions for students.

The ESM conferences are indexed on ISI, IET (INSPEC), SCOPUS and Engineering Village

All submissions will be peer reviewed by at least three members of the International Program Committee. Accepted papers will be published in the conference Proceedings (both print and electronic format), that will be copyrighted and widely disseminated. All talks and tutorials, must be accompanied by a paper of between three to eight Proceedings pages.
Keynotes

The first keynotes which have confirmed:
When Simulation meets Multi-Objective Optimization and Data Mining: Knowledge-Driven Optimization and its applications to Industrial Systems Engineering
Amos H.C. Ng, Professor of Production & Automation Engineering, University of Skövde,
Skövde, Sweden

Intelligent Electrical Energy Distribution & Consumption: SMARTGRID
Janos-Sebestyen Janosy, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Centre for Energy Research
Budapest, Hungary

More info and more speakers will be added soon. For more info see:
http://www.eurosis.org/cms/index.php?q=node/3394

 
Themes

The conference covers the following themes for which papers can be submitted:

- Modelling Methodology
- Modelling Simulation Tools
- Object-Orientation and Re-use
- Random Simulation and applications
- Discrete Simulation Modelling Techniques and Tools
- Simulation and AI
- AI and Expert Systems
- AI and Neural Networks
- AI and Fuzzy Systems
- Agent Based Simulation
- Simulation and Optimization
- High Performance/Parallel and Large Scale Computing
- Simulation in Education and Graphics/Data Visualization
- Simulation in Environmental Ecology, Biology and Marine Biology
- Simulation in Biological Systems and Medicine
- Analytical and Numerical Modelling Techniques
- Web Based Simulation
- Cloud Based Simulation
- Physics modelling and Cosmological Simulation
- Poster Session
- Student Session
- Tutorials
- Exhibition

For more info and details see:
http://www.eurosis.org/cms/index.php?q=node/3405
Workshops

The conference will feature the following workshops for which papers
can be submitted:

- Simulation in Energy and Power Systems
- Renewable energy technologies
- Simulation in Engineering Processes
- Simulation in Model Driven Engineering
- Simulation-based evaluation of interactive systems
- Simulation and Modelling for humanitarian/emergency operations
- Supply Chain Scheduling
- Predictive Models in Software Engineering
- Intelligent Systems
- Real-time GPS Simulation and Service Applications
- Simulation with Petri Nets
- Simulation with Bond Graphs
- DEVS
- Fluid Flow Modelling Simulation
- Models and simulations for Emergency and Risk Management

For more info and details see:
http://www.eurosis.org/cms/index.php?q=node/3406
Tutorials

The first tutorials which have been confirmed:

Production Systems Optimization and Decision Support using FACTS Analyzer
Amos H.C. Ng, Professor of Production & Automation Engineering, and Marcus Frantzén, University of Skövde, Skövde, Sweden

Multi-Scale Simulation applied to Energy Systems using a Complex Systems Approach
Enrique Kremers, Team coordinator Intelligent Energy Systems, EIFER I, Karlsruhe, Germany

Model Driven Engineering applied to complex simulations
Jose Juan Hernandez and Jose Evora, Universidad de Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain
More info will be added soon. For more info see:
http://www.eurosis.org/cms/index.php?q=node/3395

Other tutorials can be proposed in the following three categories:
T1- Introductory tutorials
T2- State of the Art Tutorials
T3- Software and Modelware Tutorials
Tutorial proposals should be emailed to [log in to unmask] before APRIL 10, 2016.

POSTER SESSION

The poster session only features work in progress. Next to the
actual poster presentation, these submissions also feature as short
papers in the Proceedings.

STUDENTS SESSION

This session is for students who want to present their work in
progress or part of their doctoral thesis as a paper. Student papers
are denoted by the fact that only the name of the student appears on
the paper as an author. They are published as short
papers in the Proceedings.

DIVERSE ACTIVITIES

For demonstrations or video sessions, please contact EUROSIS.
Special session will be set up for vendor presentations in co-
ordination with the scientific program. User Group meetings for
simulation languages and tools can be organised the day before the
conference. If you would like to arrange a meeting, please contact
the Conference Chairs. We will be happy to provide a meeting room
and other necessary equipment.
Partners for projects session(s) will be organised by EUROSIS to
give potential project teams or individuals the opportunity to
present their research in order to link up with fellow researchers
for future research projects. Those wishing to participate in this
session need to send a proposal to EUROSIS.
A EUROSIS TC Meeting and an EU Project update meeting

EXHIBITION

A special exhibition will be held during the conference focused on
industrial applications. For more information please contact EUROSIS for
further details. Email: [log in to unmask]

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

EARLY BIRD SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JUNE 15TH, 2016
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JULY 5TH, 2016
LATE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JULY 30TH, 2016
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION: FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 ONWARDS
Authors provide camera-ready manuscript: OCTOBER 1ST, 2016
CONFERENCE at University of Las Palmas, Las Palmas, Spain: OCTOBER 26-28, 2016

Send all submissions in an ELECTRONIC FORM ONLY in (zipped)
Microsoft Word format, or PDF format (preferred submission)indicating
the designated track and type of submission (full paper or an extended
abstract) to EUROSIS ([log in to unmask]).
Please provide your name, affiliation, full mailing address,
telephone / fax number and Email address on all submissions as well.
For submissions please put in the subject of your Email the
following indications: ESM'2016 and designated track or USE THE
ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM.
http://www.eurosis.org/cms/index.php?q=node/3404

Only original papers, which have not been published elsewhere, will
be accepted for publication
Journal Publication

Only accepted and presented extended papers are eligible for journal publication in any of the journals listed here.
Quality Control

In order to ensure the quality of the proceedings, Thomson-Reuters ISI and IET will receive the listing of the actually presented papers, next to the copies of the Proceedings.

EUROSIS Proceedings are indexed by Thomson ISI, IET (INSPEC), SCOPUS and Engineering Village

REGISTRATION FEES
Registration Fees 	
Author
	
EUROSIS members
	
Other Participants
Pre-registration before October 1, 2016 	€ 505 	€ 505 	€ 560
Registration after October 1, 2016 	Pre-registration required 	€ 550 	€ 600

Non-Authors can also register for a ONE DAY participation of € 380

 
STUDENTS

Students who are authors, pay a registration of € 380. To qualify as a student author you need to send in together with your paper a copy of your student card. Student papers are only accepted as student papers if only the name of the student appears as author of the paper or in the case of multiple authors, all authors should be students.
Non-Author Students can also register for € 380 for the whole conference.
The University of Las Palmas Master Students can attend the conference for free (without coffee breaks, lunches, dinner and proceedings)
Registration Fees Students 	
Author
	
EUROSIS members
	
Other Participants
Pre-registration before October 1, 2016 	€ 380 	€ 380 	€ 415
Registration after October 1, 2016 	Pre-registration required 	€ 395 	€ 435

The full registration fee includes one copy of the Conference
Proceedings, conference materials, tutorials, coffee and tea
during the breaks, all lunches, a conference dinner and a guided visit.

SOCIAL PROGRAMME
More information to follow.

PAPER SUBMISSION TYPES
FULL PAPER (five to eight pages including abstract, conclusions, diagrams,
references)
During review, the submitted full papers can be accepted as a
regular 5 page paper. If excellent, full papers can be accepted by
the program committee as an extended (8-page) paper. Each submission
will be reviewed by at least three members of the ESM'2016
International Program Committee.

EXTENDED ABSTRACT (at least five pages)
Participants may also submit a 5 page extended abstract for a
regular (5 pages) or short (3-4 pages) paper or poster, which will be
reviewed by the International Program Committee. All accepted papers
will be published in the ESM'2016 Conference Proceedings.

SHORT ABSTRACT (at least four pages)
Participants may also submit a 4 page abstract for a short paper or
poster, which will be reviewed by the International Program
Committee. All accepted papers will be published in the ESM'2016
Conference Proceedings.

PLEASE NOTE: ONE (1) AND TWO (2) PAGE ABSTRACTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE
NOT EVEN SUBMITTED TO THE REVIEW PROCESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
Philippe Geril
EUROSIS-ETI
European Simulation Office
Greenbridge Science Park
Ghent University - Ostend Campus
Wetenschapspark 1 - Plassendale 1
B-8400 Ostend Belgium
Tel: OO32.59.255.330
Fax: OO32.59.255.339
Email: [log in to unmask]

OUTSTANDING PAPER AWARD

The 2016 ESM Conference Committee will select the Outstanding Paper of the
Conference. The author of this paper will be awarded a free registration for
a EUROSIS conference. Only papers SUBMITTED AS FULL papers will be eligible
for the Outstanding Paper Award. VALID FOR 2 YEARS

LANGUAGE

The official conference language for all papers and presentations is
ENGLISH

CONFERENCE VENUE

The conference will be held at
SIANI, Universidade de Las Palmas,
http://www.siani.es/
Gran Canaria, Spain
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Palmas

REPLY CARD
First Name:
Surname:
Occupation and/or Title:
Affiliation:
Mailing Address
Zip code: City: Country.
Telephone: Fax:
E-Mail:
Yes, I intend to attend the ESM'2016:
[ ] Presenting a paper, by submitting a full paper
[ ] Presenting a short paper (by submitting an extended abstract)
[ ] Participating in the industrial program
[ ] Organizing a vendor session
[ ] Proposing a panel discussion (please mention names of
panellists)
[ ] Contributing to the exhibition
[ ] Without presenting a paper
The provisional title of my paper / exhibited tool is:
With the following highlights:
The paper belongs to the category (please tick only one):
[ ] Modelling Methodology
[ ] Modelling Simulation Tools
[ ] Object-Orientation and Re-use
[ ] Random Simulation and Applications
[ ] Discrete Simulation Modelling Techniques and Tools
[ ] Simulation and AI
[ ] AI and Expert Systems
[ ] AI and Neural Networks
[ ] AI and Fuzzy Systems
[ ] Agent Based Simulation
[ ] Simulation and Optimization
[ ] High Performance/Parallel and Large Scale Computing
[ ] Simulation in Education and Graphics/Data Visualization
[ ] Simulation in Environmental Ecology, Biology and Marine Biology
[ ] Simulation in Biological Systems and Medicine
[ ] Analytical and Numerical Modelling Techniques
[ ] Web Based Simulation
[ ] Cloud Based Simulation
[ ] Physics modelling and Cosmological Simulation
[ ] Simulation in Energy and Power Systems
[ ] Renewable energy technologies
[ ] Simulation in Engineering Processes
[ ] Simulation-based evaluation of interactive systems
[ ] Simulation and Modelling for humanitarian/emergency operations
[ ] Supply Chain Scheduling
[ ] Predictive Models in Software Engineering
[ ] Intelligent Systems
[ ] Real-time GPS Simulation and Service Applications
[ ] Simulation with Petri Nets
[ ] Simulation with Bond Graphs
[ ] DEVS
[ ] Fluid Flow Modelling Simulation
[ ] Models and simulations for Emergency and Risk Management
[ ] Poster Session
[ ] Student Session
[ ] Tutorials
[ ] Exhibition
Other colleague(s) interested in the topics of the conference
is/are:
Name:
Address:
Name:
Address:

ESM is a European registered trademark of the European Technology Institute under nr: 002433290

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Philippe Geril
EUROSIS -ETI
Greenbridge Science Park
Ghent University - Ostend Campus
Wetenschapspark 1, Plassendale 1
B-8400 Ostend, Belgium
Tel: OO32.59.255.33 - Fax: OO32.59.255339
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
URL: http://www.eurosis.org