by CALL FOR PAPERS and PRESENTATIONS
for the
18th International Conference and Exposition on
TESTING COMPUTER SOFTWARE (TCS2001)
Theme: Meeting the New Challenges of Testing
June 18-22, 2001 * Washington, D.C. * USA
(Conference: June 20-22; Workshops/Tutorials: June 18-19)
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 18-22, 2001!
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
* Productivity
* Internet/Web
* Advanced Topics
* 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.
PROGRAM COMMITTEE:
- Program Committee Chair:
Denis Meredith, Principal, Meredith Consultants
- Selim Aissi, Group Leader, ITO, New Business Group, Intel Corporation
- James Bach, Consultant
- Boris Beizer, Consultant, Analysis, Inc.
- Taz Daughtrey, Editor-in-Chief "Software Quality Professional,"
American Society for Quality
- Roger Drabick, Director, ITI, Inc.
- Dorothy Graham, Partner, Grove Consultants, UK
- Peter Liggesmeyer, Project Manager, Siemens AG, Germany
- Louise R. Tamres, Software Quality Specialist, Quality Technologies
- James Tierney, Microsoft Corporation
- Jeffrey M. Voas, Co-Founder, Reliable Software Technologies
* 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/tcs2001call/
PRESENTATION PROPOSALS ARE DUE:
October 31, 2000
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:
Denis Meredith
Meredith Consultants
3008 Churchville Road
Churchville, MD 21028-1808
Phone: [+1] 410-734-4590
(preferred submission method, ascii text only please)
IMPORTANT DATES:
Presentation Proposals: October 31, 2000
Notice of Selection: January 31, 2001
Materials Deadline: April 15, 2001
Conference: June 18-22, 2001
If you are interested in attending the TCS2001 Conference, contact USPDI.
Conference Management by:
U.S. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
612 Ethan Allen Avenue, Suite 100
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Phone: [+1] 301-270-1033
Fax: [+1] 301-270-1040
Web: http://www.uspdi.org/conference
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MEETING THE NEW CHALLENGES OF TESTING
The technology for delivering information services has changed
significantly over the past several years. New languages, new networks,
new versions of operating systems have all provided new and enhanced
capabilities for users of information technology. Expectations for speed
of delivery of services and for software quality have risen substantially.
Testers are still faced with the challenge of supporting the delivery of
software with a minimum of defects in the shortest possible time. Can we
continue to apply proven testing concepts in this rapidly changing
technological environment?
Join us and share your ideas and experiences while you learn from others.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Denis Meredith, Program
Chair
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18th International Conference and Exposition on
TESTING COMPUTER SOFTWARE (TCS2001)
June 18-22, 2001 * Washington, D.C. * USA
Hyatt Regency (Bethesda)
CONTRIBUTION COVER SHEET
* Note: This form is available on the Web: *
http://www.uspdi.org/tcs2001call/
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 31, 2000 to
Denis Meredith, Program Chair
(preferred submission method, ascii text only please)
Phone: [+1] 410-734-4590
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One complimentary Conference registration is provided
for each accepted presentation.
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