Software Practice Advancement conference

If you are a reflective practitioner then please consider putting forward a session for SPA2007 - the Conference for Software Practice Advancement. To be held 25th - 28th March 2007 in Homerton College, Cambridge, UK. This is a conference that prefers leading edge rather tried and tested sessions. We are especially keen in interactive sessions that involve participation rather than lectures. Let's hear your ideas.. More details below or check out conference website. The British Computer Society's Software Practice Advancement group are putting together a diverse programme of exciting and thought-provoking sessions for the SPA2007 conference. We are seeking sessions that explore emerging practices that software teams can leverage and that create an environment for participation and exchange of ideas. One of the most rewarding ways to participate in SPA is to lead a session. The sessions - their subjects and formats - define the character of the conference and this is your opportunity to ensure the conference deals with the issues that affect and interest you. You don't necessarily have to be an expert - a good session is one that provides a structured forum for participants to develop their ideas, skills, knowledge and understanding. A well-established shepherding process is in place to provide assistance and support to presenters. The SPA Conference has a long tradition of active participation. We encourage conference sessions that bring people together to work and learn. In most cases, sessions are highly interactive, involving participants fully with the session leaders and each other. We welcome proposals for sessions on any aspect of contemporary software practice. The topics list is given for indication only and we encourage sessions that cut across these areas, or explore entirely new areas, as well as sessions that fall squarely within them. Usually sessions are either 75 or 150 minutes long and can take a number of forms including workshops, tutorials, case studies, think tanks, goldfish bowls and working groups. Themes of interest fall in the broad areas of Technology, People, Process and Practice and particular topics of interest for 2007 are Novel System Structures, What Really Works and Evolving Systems. The closing date for submissions is 11th September 2006. Proposals must provide a clear outline of the proposed session but do not need to include materials such as completed papers and presentations. Final materials for accepted sessions are due in January 2007. Further details can be found on the conference web site (www.spaconference.org). If you have any queries, check the FAQ on the conference web site or contact the programme chair, Eoin Woods ([email protected]).