CFP: SIGIR 2008

SIGIR 2008
20 - 24 July, 2008
Singapore
http://www.sigir2008.org/

SIGIR is the major international forum for the presentation of new research
results and for the demonstration of new systems and techniques in the
broad field of information retrieval (IR).

The Conference includes:
- Technical Sessions comprising plenary sessions and talks with topics of
interest covering original research contributions relating to IR.
- Short papers will be presented in poster format and are an opportunity
for researchers to present new work and ideas in an interactive setting.
- Panels will consist of discussions on timely and controversial topics.
- Technical Demos will include leading edge work in every area of IR
technology and its application.
- State-of-the-Art Tutorials by leading experts will precede the technical
program. The full- and half-day offerings will span a wide variety of
topics.
- Day-long Workshops on topics of great current interest to members of the
IR research community will take place after the technical program.
- The Doctoral Consortium is a venue for doctoral students to present their
research and receive feedback from members of the IR research community.

*** Important Dates ***
Sunday, 18 November, 2007 : Mentoring program deadline
Monday, 21 January, 2008 : Paper abstracts due
Monday, 28 January, 2008 : Full research papers due
Sunday, 24 February, 2008 : Poster, demo, tutorial, and workshop
submissions due
Sunday, 2 March, 2008 : Doctoral consortium submissions due
Sunday, 6 April, 2008 : Notification of Acceptance