ICLP'08 Solicitation for Application Papers 24th International Conference on Logic Programming Udine, Italy, December 9th-13th, 2008 http://iclp08.dimi.uniud.it Within the scope of the general call for papers for the upcoming 24th International Conference on Logic Programming, we would like to draw the attention of researchers and practitioners on the opportunity to submit manuscripts to the Application Track of the conference. Application papers, are expected to describing complex and/or real-world applications that rely in an essential manner on the use of logic programming technology. Description of innovative applications as well as engineering solutions leveraging logic programming technology are solicited. SUBMISSION: ----------- Papers must describe original, previously unpublished results, and must not be simultaneously submitted for publication elsewhere. Submissions MUST contain substantial original, unpublished material. All submissions must be written in English. Application papers should be structured to emphasize: * the application domain, in terms understandable by a layman * the specific problem addressed within the application domain, stressing importance and complexity * a clear discussion of the unique need for logic programming technology to address the problem * a clear description of the application developed and its evaluation. Application papers must not exceed 15 pages in the Springer LNCS format (see http://www.springeronline.com/lncs/) The primary means of submission will be electronic, through the Easychair submission system. The submission page is available at: http://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ICLP08 REVIEW PROCESS: --------------- All submissions will be peer-reviewed by an international panel. Application papers will be reviewed separately from regular technical papers. Accepted papers will be allocated time for presentation during the conference. At least one author of each accepted submission is expected to register and participate in the event. PUBLICATION ----------- The proceedings of the conference will be published by Springer-Verlag in the LNCS series. All accepted papers and posters will be included in the proceedings. IMPORTANT DATES --------------- Abstract submission deadline June 2nd Submission deadline June 9th Notification of authors August 1st Camera-ready copy due September 15th Early-bird Registration TBA Conference December 9-13, 2008 --- For further information: iclp08@cs.nmsu.edu http://iclp08.dimi.uniud.it