[Tccc] conference operations update
Joe Touch
touch
Tue Feb 7 13:19:49 EST 2012
Hi, all,
Around two years ago, a discussion was started on this list about
conference operations. It began with issues of non-author presenters,
and ended with a lengthy debate about conference costs.
As an update:
1) The current Comsoc no-show policy now requires that each published
paper have an *author* registering. The Comsoc tracks whether the paper
is presented at the meeting, and is in the process of updating the
policy to require the presenter to be an author. (note: exceptions are
permitted on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the meeting chair).
2) The Comsoc initiated Online GreenCom in 2011, and online-only
conference intended to explore the viability of low-cost Internet-based
meetings. See http://www.ieee-greencom.org/
3) After a review of various services, Comsoc conference proceedings
preparation was moved from IEEE Conference Xpress to EDAS (with two
current exceptions, due to legacy scheduling). Last year alone this
saved the Comsoc over $100K USD, and we expect an additional $100K
reduction this year as remaining meetings shift. The result saves the
Comsoc over $200K USD/year in ongoing operational costs.
I.e., you made a BIG difference!
FYI.
Joe (as both TCCC Chair and Comsoc Director of Conference Operations)
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