Testing Computer Software Conference (TCS2000) -- Call for Papers

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Date: 5 Oct 1999 14:27:32 GMT
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                  CALL FOR PAPERS and PRESENTATIONS
                               for the

           17th International Conference and Exposition on

                TESTING COMPUTER SOFTWARE (TCS2000)

         Theme: Testing Technology vs. Testers' Requirements
 
              June 12-16, 2000 * Washington, D.C. * USA
       (Conference: June 14-16; Workshops/Tutorials: June 12-13)

In cooperation with:

ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY (ACM) SIGSoft AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY (ASQ) Software Division IEEE RELIABILITY SOCIETY
SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER (STSC) PLAN NOW TO ATTEND ON JUNE 12-16, 2000! We are soliciting 45 to 90 minute presentations on software testing!

Participate in the leading international conference on software testing. Learn how testing professionals and experts are using advanced methods and testing applications to improve the effectiveness of their testing, reduce testing costs and meet schedule deadlines. Share your own experiences in testing with others. Learn:

The impact of increasingly complex software on testing
Ways to improve the testing process
Practical experience with the various techniques
Which efforts have been most successful
Which efforts have been least successful

While we encourage presentations that directly relate to the theme, other topics relevant to improving the testing process are encouraged and will be accepted.

CONFERENCE FEATURES:
* International speakers

Presentation of current and emerging best testing practices
Presentations based on the experiences of actual testing practitioners
Opportunities to share experiences and lessons with your peers in other organizations
Vendor show of products and services
PLANNED TRACKS:
- Management
- Technical
- Automation
- Advanced Topics (Refereed papers)
- Case Studies
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS/TUTORIALS: Two-day and one-day technical sessions for software testing practitioners.
VENDOR SHOW: Providers of test support services and software will display and explain their products.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION:

Proposals for presentations should be 1 to 2 pages long, with enough detail to give an understanding of the presentation, including an outline of its contents. Indicate if the most likely audience is technical or managerial, and please make clear the topic's relevance to software testing.

The attached contribution cover sheet is to be completed and returned with your submission.

Submissions can also be made through the Conference website at: http://www.uspdi.org/tcs2000call/

             
                PRESENTATION PROPOSALS ARE DUE:

                      October 15, 1999

We are interested in hearing from you. If you want to submit a proposal for a presentation, or explore an idea for a presentation, please contact the Program Chair:

     
                      G. Houston-Ludlam
                  Frontier Technologies, Inc.
             175 Admiral Cochran Drive, Suite 103
                     Annapolis, MD 21401
                     Call: 410-266-8244
                 E-mail: ginger_at_fron-tech.com
      (preferred submission method, ascii text only please)

GUIDELINES FOR REFEREED PAPERS:
If you believe that your proposal belongs to the Advanced Topics track, please check out the website:

http://www.uspdi.org/tcs2000call/tcs2000callref.html

IMPORTANT DATES:

Presentation Proposals: October 15, 1999
   Notice of Selection: December 15, 2000
    Materials Deadline: March 15, 2000
            Conference: June 12-16, 2000

If you are interested in attending the TCS2000 Conference, contact USPDI.

                  Conference Management by:

          U.S. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
             612 Ethan Allen Avenue, Suite 100
                  Takoma Park, MD 20912
                   Phone: 301-270-1033
                    Fax: 301-270-1040
                 E-mail: admin_at_uspdi.org
          Web: http://www.uspdi.org/conference

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TESTING TECHNOLOGY VS. TESTERS' REQUIREMENTS Technology for testing and automated solutions have grown remarkably in the past decade. But the question is still before us -- do we have the support from technology that we need? Has technology solved the right problems? Is the technology accessible enough to today's tester? What are the pitfalls of using such technology? This year, we will be looking at the experiences with various aspects of testing technology ‹ some successful, and some not.

We look forward to having you share your experiences and learn from others. I look forward to seeing you there.

                            Genevieve Houston-Ludlam, Program
Chair

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17th International Conference and Exposition on

                TESTING COMPUTER SOFTWARE (TCS2000)

            June 12-16, 2000 * Washington, D.C. * USA
                   Hyatt Regency (Bethesda)

                   CONTRIBUTION COVER SHEET
      
          * Note: This form is available on the Web: *
               http://www.uspdi.org/tcs2000call/

Title of Presentation:

Author:

Job Title:

Organization:

Address:

Phone No.:

Fax No.:

E-Mail:

Preferred time to speak (please list first and second choices):

Wed. a.m. _______ Thurs. p.m. ________ Don't care _______

Wed. p.m. _______ Friday. a.m. _______

Is there any time when you cannot speak due to a conflict?

Audience: Practitioner ______________ Manager ______________

Level: Entry _______ Mid _______ Advanced _______

Bullets for Conference Program:

These should be short statements of the three main topics in your talk. Example: (1) How to attack compatibility issues, (2) How to do testing within schedule, (3) How testing theory meets reality.

Presentation Proposals Due: October 15, 1999 to

G. Houston-Ludlam, Program Chair
E-mail: ginger_at_fron-tech.com
(preferred submission method, ascii text only please) Phone: 410-266-8244

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        One complimentary Conference registration is provided
                  for each accepted presentation.

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Received on Tue Oct 05 1999 - 09:27:32 CDT