Call for Papers: Testing Computer Software Conference (TCS2000)

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@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@uspdi.org Web: http://www.uspdi.org/conference + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 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 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ======================================================================== 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. 1. 2. 3. Presentation Proposals Due: October 15, 1999 to G. Houston-Ludlam, Program Chair E-mail: ginger@fron-tech.com (preferred submission method, ascii text only please) Phone: 410-266-8244 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ One complimentary Conference registration is provided for each accepted presentation. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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