[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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