ISS International Security Symposium VoIP Call for Papers Conference Announcement



The ISS (International Security Symposium) VoIP seeks papers on security research, standards, regulatory, international affairs, business and economic, and technology for VoIP. Abstracts are encouraged immediately with final papers due February 1, 2006. Papers will be juried and finalists selected for presentation at the International Security Symposium June 1 & 2, in Boulder, Colorado 's8211; St. Julien Hotel.

Jurists include: Dr. Timothy Schoechle - Secretary of ISO/IEC JTC1 SC25 WG1 international standards committee, Peter Hansen - Program Chair Digital & Interactive Media Design Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) Edmonton, Dr. Philip A. Gordon - J.D. international licensing expert and legal advisor, Dr. Henric Johnson - Blekinge Institute of Technology Sweden, Paul C. Daubitz - independent consultant and expert witness, Hal Josephson 's8211; economic development and international advisor to governments on technology, Thomas B. Cross 's8211; security columnist, author and researcher and others.

Criteria for acceptance - submissions will be judged on the following attributes:
- Appeal to new and/or established security and VoIP practitioners
- Solid practical, technical, legal, regulatory or research merit
- Original, compelling, thought-provoking content
- High-quality, written in non-technical language and graphic presentation
- Contribution to VoIP practice, theory, business, global security and personal privacy

Marketing pitches will not be accepted and submissions may not be altered after acceptance. However, if a vendor presentation is accepted, space will be provided for company literature.

Submission requirements - A paper or presentation will not be required until after a proposal is accepted. Please note that when proposals are being assessed, the abstract is read first. It is, therefore, crucial to write an abstract that clearly describes the topic and why it would be of interest to the ITS audience.

Title of session
Name of Presenter(s)
Full contact information on the person submitting, who will be the sole contact person regarding the proposal
Level of Session 's8211; intermediate to advanced is recommended
Length and format 's8211; estimated length and final format (Word, PowerPoint or Flash)
Summary or Abstract (up to 500 words)

Registration - Attendance in the conference is strictly limited to ensure indepth discussions regarding the presentations. Attendance fees are $995 prior to March 1 and $1495 thereafter. Conference fees include conference meals and conference materials, however does not include hotel or other travel expenses. For hotel reservations, go to http://www.stjulien.com/. For a short virtual tour of Boulder go to http://www.thomasbcross.com/flagstaffhouse.swf.

The ISS is sponsored by TECHtionary.com (http://www.techtionary.com). A limited number of additional sponsorships are available and as well as product/service promotion opportunities.

Questions regarding participation should be directed to Thomas B. Cross at 303-444-6226 or email protected from spam bots.





ISS International Security Symposium VoIP Call for Papers Conference Announcement