The organisers are now inviting extended abstracts (1,200 - 1,500 words) for technical papers, visionary papers, business and government case studies. Proposals to arrange workshop sessions are also welcome. Related themes and suggestions for papers and sessions are outlined in the Call for Papers www.echallenges.org/e2009/default.asp?page=c4p

eChallenges e-2009 will focus on Applied ICT research topics addressing major societal and economic challenges. The programme will combine strategic keynote presentations, technical and policy papers, case studies, workshops, an exhibition and social activities. The programme will showcase results from projects funded at national and regional level as well as those funded by European Commission Research Programmes.

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Call for Papers
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Important Deadlines
Submission deadline for Extended Abstracts: 27 February 2009
Acceptance decision: 31 March 2009
Submission of full paper: 30 April 2009

The scientific programme for eChallenges e-2009 is based on an open Call for Papers and the conference language is English.

All abstracts (www.echallenges.org/e2009/default.asp?page=submission) must be submitted online by 27 February for double blind peer review by the International Programme Committee.

Papers should focus on a research or eAdoption topic on which a case study, initial or final results can be published. General project descriptions are not appropriate. All papers must highlight the level of innovation and actual or expected impact.

Please bear in mind that the extended abstracts submitted are double blind peer reviewed so they should not provide contact details within the text of the extended abstract submitted. All extended abstracts are submitted as text via a form - tables and diagrams can be submitted as part of the full paper submission in April.

Extended abstracts should provide a good overview of your full paper and cover the following headings:
- Introduction - Issues to be addressed
- Objectives of your paper
- Methodology Used
- Technology or Business Case Description
- Conclusions and Summary Recommendations

Workshop proposals must also be registered by 27 February 2009 www.echallenges.org/e2009/default.asp?page=submission-ws Each workshop proposal should be supported by a minimum of two papers per workshop session. Authors submit abstracts via Abstract Submission process, as these will be double blind peer reviewed by the IPC.

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Core Thematic Priorities for eChallenges e-2009
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- ICT for Networked Enterprise & RFID
- eGovernment & eDemocracy
- eHealth - Services to Citizens
- Collaborative Working Environments
- Living Labs
- Digital Libraries and Cultural Heritage
- Intelligent Content and Semantics
- High Performance Computing
- eInfrastructures
- Networked, Smart and Virtual Organisations
- Mobility
- Security and Identity Management
- Technology Enhanced Learning and ICT Skills

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Related Themes
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Related themes include but are not restricted to:
- i2010 and ICT take-up by SMEs
- Digital Content & Digital Rights Management - issues, applications & technologies
- eVoting, eParticipation
- eInclusion and eAccessibility
- eTourism
- Future Emerging Technologies
- Knowledge management and technologies
- Interoperability and Standardisation
- Open Source Technologies and Applications

More information is available at www.echallenges.org/e2009/default.asp?page=themes