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BCS-FACS / FME Evening Seminar
Formal Methods in the Last 25 Years
Jean-Raymond Abrial, ETH Zurich
Ian Hayes, University of Queensland
Cliff Jones, University of Newcastle
John Tucker, University of Wales
30 January 2006
Start time: 5.30 pm
Refreshments from 5pm
BCS London Offices
First Floor
The Davidson Building
5 Southampton Street
London WC2E 7HA
Mathematically-based "formal" methods for developing software and
systems have had an interesting history. Over the past twenty-five
years, the subject has moved from controversies surrounding code
verification, through work on data types, design methodology,
refinement and "Lightweight" Formal Methods, to automated proof
and model-checking technology.
This event brings together four computer scientists who have been
active as leading researchers and practitioners in the field over
the last quarter century. It provides an opportunity to learn about
the motivations behind some of the major developments in the field,
to discuss trends, fashions, successes and failures and set them in
their recent historical context. The meeting will be of interest to
researchers, students and practitioners in software and systems
development, specialists in formal methods and anyone with an interest
in the history of computing.
The Panel:
Jean-Raymond Abrial, ETH Zurich
Ian Hayes, University of Queensland
Cliff Jones, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
John Tucker, University of Wales, Swansea
Chairman: John Fitzgerald, Formal Methods Europe (FME)
There will be an opportunity for participants to raise issues for
discussion at the event. In order to make best use of the time,
participants are invited to mail [log in to unmask] with
issues or questions that they would like the panel to discuss. It
may not be possible to deal with all the issues raised, but there
will be an opportunity for additional questioning and discussion
at the event.
Refreshments will be served from 5pm
The seminar is free of charge and open to everyone. If you would
like to attend, please email Paul Boca [[log in to unmask]] by
>>>>> 26 January 2006 <<<<< .
Pre-registration is required, as security at the BCS Offices is
tight.
Location of the venue:
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FME website:
http://www.fmeurope.org
FACS Website:
http://www.bcs-facs.org
FACS Evening Seminars website:
http://www.bcs-facs.org/events/EveningSeminars
The seminar is sponsored by:
- the Centre for Software Reliability (CSR), University of Newcastle
- FME
- FACS
