eChallenges e-2011 Conference & Exhibition takes place in Florence, Italy, 26 - 28 October. This is the twenty-first in a series of Annual Conferences supported by the European Commission, which regularly attracts over 600 delegates from leading commercial, government and research organisations around the world to share knowledge and experience, lessons learnt, good practice and innovation.
We are now inviting extended abstracts (1,200 - 1,500 words) for technical papers, visionary papers, business and government case studies. Proposals to arrange 90 minute workshop sessions are also welcome. Related themes and suggestions for papers and sessions are outlined in the Call for Papers http://www.echallenges.org/e2011/default.asp?page=c4p

eChallenges e-2011 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.

Call for Papers

Important Deadlines
Submission deadline for Extended Abstracts: 28 February 2011
Acceptance decision: 31 March
Submission of full paper: 30 April
The scientific programme for eChallenges e-2011 is based on an open Call for Papers and the conference language is English.

All extended abstracts (http://www.echallenges.org/e2011/default.asp?page=submission) must be submitted online by 28 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 28 February http://www.echallenges.org/e2011/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.

Core Thematic Priorities for eChallenges e-2011

Emerging Technologies & Infrastructures
- eInfrastructures & Smart Grid
- Future Internet & Smart Cities
- Living Labs
- Cloud Computing
- ICT for Networked Enterprise & RFID
- Mobile Applications
- Security and Identity Management
ICT addressing Societal Challenges
- eHealth
- eGovernment, eParticipation & eDemocracy
- eInclusion
- Digital Libraries and Cultural Heritage
- Technology Enhanced Learning and ICT Skills
- Intelligent Content and Semantics
- Sustainable Environment

More information is available at http://www.echallenges.org/e2011/default.asp?page=themes
We kindly ask you to forward this Call for Papers to your colleagues in research, government or business interested in these topics.

We look forward to receiving your extended abstracts and workshop submissions by 28 February.