========================================================= CALL FOR PAPERS: CALCO 2015 6th International Conference on Algebra and Coalgebra in Computer Science In cooperation with ACM SIGLOG June 24 - 26, 2015 Nijmegen, Netherlands http://coalg.org/calco15/ ========================================================== Abstract submission: March 22, 2015 Paper submission: April 2, 2015 Author notification: May 6, 2015 Final version due: June 3, 2015 ========================================================== -- SCOPE -- CALCO aims to bring together researchers and practitioners with interests in foundational aspects, and both traditional and emerging uses of algebra and coalgebra in computer science. It is a high-level, bi-annual conference formed by joining the forces and reputations of CMCS (the International Workshop on Coalgebraic Methods in Computer Science), and WADT (the Workshop on Algebraic Development Techniques). Previous CALCO editions took place in Swansea (Wales, 2005), Bergen (Norway, 2007), Udine (Italy, 2009), Winchester (UK, 2011) and Warsaw (Poland, 2013). The sixth edition will be held in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, colocated with MFPS XXXI. -- INVITED SPEAKERS -- Andy Pitts - University of Cambridge, UK (joint with MFPS) Chris Heunen - University of Oxford, UK Matteo Mio - CNRS, ENS Lyon, FR Daniela Petrisan - Radboud University, Nijmegen, NL -- TOPICS OF INTEREST -- We invite submissions of technical papers that report results of theoretical work on the mathematics of algebras and coalgebras, the way these results can support methods and techniques for software development, as well as experience with the transfer of the resulting technologies into industrial practice. We encourage submissions in topics included or related to those listed below. * Abstract models and logics - Automata and languages - Categorical semantics - Modal logics - Relational systems - Graph transformation - Term rewriting * Specialised models and calculi - Hybrid, probabilistic, and timed systems - Calculi and models of concurrent, distributed, mobile, and context-aware computing - General systems theory and computational models (chemical, biological, etc.) * Algebraic and coalgebraic semantics - Abstract data types - Inductive and coinductive methods - Re-engineering techniques (program transformation) - Semantics of conceptual modelling methods and techniques - Semantics of programming languages * System specification and verification - Algebraic and coalgebraic specification - Formal testing and quality assurance - Validation and verification - Generative programming and model-driven development - Models, correctness and (re)configuration of hardware/middleware/architectures, - Process algebra * Corecursion in Programming Languages - Corecursion in logic / constraint / functional / answer set programming - Corecursive type inference - Coinductive methods for proving program properties - Implementing corecursion - Applications * Algebra and Coalgebra in quantum computing - Categorical semantics for quantum computing - Quantum calculi and programming languages - Foundational structures for quantum computing - Applications of quantum algebra -- NEW TOPIC -- This edition of CALCO will feature a new topic, and submission of papers in this area is particularly encouraged. * String Diagrams and Network Theory - Combinatorial approaches - Theory of PROPs and operads - Rewriting problems and higher-dimensional approaches - Automated reasoning with string diagrams - Applications of string diagrams - Connections with Control Theory, Engineering and Concurrency -- SUBMISSION GUIDELINES -- Prospective authors are invited to submit full papers in English presenting original research. Submitted papers must be unpublished and not submitted for publication elsewhere. Experience papers are welcome, but they must clearly present general lessons learned that would be of interest and benefit to a broad audience of both researchers and practitioners. Starting with CALCO 2015, proceedings will be published in the Dagstuhl LIPIcs???Leibniz International Proceedings in Informatics series. Final papers should be no more than 15 pages long in the format specified by LIPIcs (http://www.dagstuhl.de/publikationen/lipics/anleitung-fuer-autoren/). It is recommended that submissions adhere to that format and length. Submissions that are clearly too long may be rejected immediately. Proofs omitted due to space limitations may be included in a clearly marked appendix. Both an abstract and the full paper must be submitted by their respective submission deadlines. A special issue of the open access journal Logical Methods in Computer Science (http://www.lmcs-online.org), containing extended versions of selected papers, is also being planned. Submissions will be handled via EasyChair https://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=calco2015 -- BEST PAPER AND BEST PRESENTATION AWARDS -- Following from the successful trial at CALCO 2013, this edition of CALCO will feature two awards: a best paper award whose recipients will be selected by the PC before the conference and a best presentation award, elected by the participants. -- IMPORTANT DATES -- Abstract submission: March 22, 2015 Paper submission: April 2, 2015 Author notification: May 6, 2015 Final version due: June 3, 2015 -- PROGRAMME COMMITTEE -- Samson Abramsky, University of Oxford, UK Andrej Bauer, University of Ljubljana, SLO Filippo Bonchi, CNRS and ENS Lyon, FR Corina Cirstea, University of Southampton, UK Andrea Corradini, University of Pisa, IT Ross Duncan, University of Strathclyde, UK Mart??n Escard??, University of Birmingham, UK Dan Ghica, University of Birmingham, UK Helle Hansen, Radboud University Nijmegen and CWI, NL Ichiro Hasuo, University of Tokyo, JP Bart Jacobs, Radboud University Nijmegen, NL Bartek Klin, University of Warsaw, PL Barbara K??nig, University of Duisburg-Essen, D Dexter Kozen, Cornell, US Alexander Kurz, University of Leicester, UK Paul-Andr?? Melli??s, CNRS and University Paris VII, FR Stefan Milus, University of Erlangen-N??rnberg, D Larry Moss (co-chair), Indiana University, US Dusko Pavlovic, University of Hawaii, US Daniela Petrisan, ENS Lyon, FR Damien Pous, ENS Lyon, FR John Power, University of Bath, UK Jan Rutten, Radboud University Nijmegen and CWI, NL Lutz Schroeder, University of Erlangen-Nuernberg, D Monika Seisenberger, University of Swansea, UK Alexandra Silva, Radboud University Nijmegen, NL Pawel Sobocinski (co-chair), University of Southampton, UK Ana Sokolova, University of Salzburg, AT Andrzej Tarlecki, University of Warsaw, PL -- ORGANISING COMMITTEE -- Alexandra Silva Bart Jacobs Nicole Messink Sam Staton -- PUBLICITY -- Fabio Zanasi -- LOCATION -- Nijmegen is the oldest city in the Netherlands and celebrated its 2,000th year of existence in 2005. It is situated in the eastern province of Gelderland, quite near to the German border. The latin name for Nijmegen, `Noviomagus??, is a reminder of its Roman past. `Noviomagus?? means `new market?? and refers to the right to hold a market as granted by the Romans. In the days of Charlemagne, the city was called `Numaga??; later on, this became `Nieumeghen?? and `Nimmegen??. However, citizens born and bred in Nijmegen speak affectionately of `Nimwegen??. Nijmegen is one of the warmest cities of the Netherlands, especially during summer, when the highest temperatures in the country are usually measured in the triangle Roermond ??? Nijmegen ??? Eindhoven. The lack of north-south oriented mountain ranges in Europe make this area prone to sudden shifts in weather, giving the region a semi-continental climate. -- SATELLITE WORKSHOPS -- The workshop is intended to enable presentation of work in progress and original research proposals. PhD students and young researchers are particularly encouraged to contribute. CALCO 2015 will run together with the CALCO Early Ideas Workshop, with dedicated Early Ideas sessions at the end of each conference day. -- CALCO Early Ideas Overview -- The CALCO Early Ideas Workshop invites submissions on the same topics as the CALCO conference: reporting results of theoretical work on the mathematics of algebras and coalgebras, the way these results can support methods and techniques for software development, as well as experience with the transfer of the resulting technologies into industrial practice. The list of topics of particular interest is shown on the main CALCO 2015 page. CALCO Early Ideas presentations will be selected according to originality, significance, and general interest, on the basis of submitted 2-page short contributions. It can be work in progress, a summary of work submitted to a conference or workshop elsewhere, or work that in some other way might be interesting to the CALCO audience. A booklet with the accepted short contributions will be made available. We encourage PhD students and young researchers to submit Early Ideas papers to the CALCO 2015 Easychair site as for ordinary submissions, mentioning in the abstract that the paper is to be considered for an Early Ideas talk. =========== SIGLOG Anti-harassment Policy The open exchange of ideas and the freedom of thought and expression are central to the values and goals of SIGLOG. They require an environment that recognizes the inherent worth of every person and group. They flourish in communities that foster mutual understanding and embrace diversity. For these reasons, SIGLOG is committed to providing a harassment-free conference experience, and implements the ACM policy against harassment (see http://www.acm.org/sigs/volunteer_resources/officers_manual/anti-harassment-...). Conference participants violating these standards may be sanctioned or expelled from the meeting, at the discretion of the conference organizers. Conference organizers are requested to report serious incidents to the SIGLOG Chair. ========= [For admin and other information see: http://www.mta.ca/~cat-dist/ ]