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ESM'2020
The 34th annual European Simulation and Modelling Conference
LAAS-CNRS
Toulouse - France
October 21-23, 2020

Organised by
The European Technology Institute
and Sponsored by
LAAS-CNRS
INSA
Ghent University
EUROSIS
GODAN
University of Skövde
and the
University of Zilina
For latest information see:
https://www.eurosis.org
or
https://www.eurosis.org/conf/esm/2020/index.html

AIM OF ESM'2020

The ESM®'2020 (The 34TH annual European Simulation and Modelling Conference) is the original international European conference concerned with state of the art technology in modelling and simulation. ESM®'2020 aims to provide an overview of academic research in the field of computer simulation. A number of major tracks of simulation research are presented next to specific workshops, which capture the art and science of present-day simulation research. The ESM conference was conceived and has been organized since 1987 by Philippe Geril

ESM®'2020 covers simulation methodology, simulation applications, specialised workshops, the exhibition and last but not least the poster sessions for students.

The conference will be held at the LAAS-CNRS.

All submissions will be peer reviewed by at least three members of the International Program Committee. Accepted papers will be published in the conference Proceedings (both print and electronic format), that will be copyrighted and widely disseminated. All talks and tutorials, must be accompanied by a paper of between three to eight Proceedings pages.
Invited Talks and Keynote

The following invited talks have been scheduled so far:
Best Practices for efficient Simulation-Aided Engineering
Jean-Charles Mare, INSA Dpt Mécanique, Toulouse, France
Modeling and Simulation of Behavioral and Neuronal Activities for the Design of New Algorithms capturing the Learning Process Dynamics
Alexandre Muzy, Université Côte d'Azur, (I3S) - UMR7271 - UNS CNRS, Sophia Antipolis, France

Matrix Black-boxed Algorithms
Jerzy Respondek, Silesian Univ.of Technology, AEI Faculty, Gliwice, Poland



The keynote will be annnounced shortly
Themes

The conference covers the following themes for which papers can be submitted:

- Modelling Methodology
- Modelling Simulation Tools
- Object-Orientation and Re-use
- Random Monte Carlo Simulations and Applications
- Discrete and Continuous Simulation Modelling Techniques and Tools
- Queueing Models
- Monte Carlo Simulation
- Simulation and AI
- AI and Expert Systems
- AI and Neural Networks
- AI and Fuzzy Systems
- Agent Based Simulation
- Simulation and Optimization
- IoT and Smart Industry" (Internet of Things & Industry 4.0)
- High Performance/Parallel and Large Scale Computing
- Simulation in Education and Graphics/Data Visualization
- Simulation in Environmental Ecology, Marine Biology, and Biology
- Simulation in Biological Systems and Medicine
- Analytical and Numerical Modelling Techniques
- Web Based Simulation
- Cloud Based Simulation
- Physics modelling and Cosmological Simulation
For more info see: https://www.eurosis.org/conf/esm/2020/themes.html

Other track proposals should be emailed to Philippe.Geril@eurosis.org before MARCH 20, 2020.
Workshops

The conference will feature the following workshops for which papers
can be submitted:

- Information Fusion, Fuzzy Theory and applications to Engineering, Medicine and Economics
- Simulation in Energy and Power Systems
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Simulation in Engineering Processes
- Simulation in Model Driven Engineering
- Simulation-based evaluation of interactive systems
- Simulation and Modelling for humanitarian/emergency operations
- Supply Chain Scheduling
- Predictive Models in Software Engineering
- Intelligent Systems
- Real-time GPS Simulation and Service Applications
- Simulation with Petri Nets
- Simulation with Bond Graphs
- DEVS
- Fluid Flow Modelling Simulation
- Models and simulations for Emergency and Risk Management
For more info see: https://www.eurosis.org/conf/esm/2020/workshops.html

Other workshops proposals should be emailed to Philippe.Geril@eurosis.org before MARCH 20, 2020.

TUTORIALS

Tutorials can be proposed in the following three categories:
T1- Introductory tutorials
T2- State of the Art Tutorials
T3- Software and Modelware Tutorials
Tutorial proposals should be emailed to Philippe.Geril@eurosis.org before MARCH 20, 2020.

POSTER SESSION

The poster session only features work in progress. Next to the actual poster presentation, these submissions also feature as short papers in the Proceedings.

STUDENTS SESSION

This session is for students who want to present their work in progress or part of their doctoral thesis as a paper. Student papers are denoted by the fact that only the name of the student appears on the paper as an author. They are published as short papers in the Proceedings.

DIVERSE ACTIVITIES

For demonstrations or video sessions, please contact EUROSIS. Special session will be set up for vendor presentations in co-ordination with the scientific program. User Group meetings for simulation languages and tools can be organised the day before the conference. If you would like to arrange a meeting, please contact the Conference Chairs. We will be happy to provide a meeting room and other necessary equipment. Partners for projects session(s) will be organised by EUROSIS to give potential project teams or individuals the opportunity to present their research in order to link up with fellow researchers for future research projects. Those wishing to participate in this session need to send a proposal to EUROSIS. A EUROSIS TC Meeting and an EU Project update meeting

EXHIBITION

A special exhibition will be held during the conference focused on industrial applications. For more information please contact EUROSIS for further details. Email: Philippe.Geril@eurosis.org

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

EARLY BIRD SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JUNE 1ST, 2020
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JUNE 25TH, 2020
LATE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JULY 15TH, 2020
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION: FROM AUGUST 25, 2020 ONWARDS
Authors provide camera-ready manuscript: SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2020
CONFERENCE at LAAS-CNRS, Toulouse, France: OCTOBER 21-23, 2020

Send all submissions in an ELECTRONIC FORM ONLY in (zipped) Microsoft Word format, or PDF format (preferred submission)indicating the designated track and type of submission (full paper or an extended abstract) to EUROSIS (Philippe.Geril@eurosis.org). Please provide your name, affiliation, full mailing address, telephone / fax number and Email address on all submissions as well. For submissions please put in the subject of your Email the following indications: ESM®'2020 and designated track or USE THE ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM: https://www.eurosis.org/conf/esm/2020/email-reply.html

Only original papers, which have not been published elsewhere, will be accepted for publication
Journal Publication

Only accepted and presented extended papers are eligible for journal publication in any of the journals listed here.
Quality Control

In order to ensure the quality of the proceedings, Thomson-Reuters ISI and IET will receive the listing of the actually presented papers, next to the copies of the Proceedings.

EUROSIS Proceedings are indexed by Thomson ISI, IET (INSPEC), SCOPUS and Engineering Village

REGISTRATION FEES
Registration Fees
Author

EUROSIS members

Other Participants
Pre-registration before September 30, 2020 € 510 € 510 € 565
Registration after September 30, 2020 Pre-registration required € 565 € 605

Non-Authors can also register for a ONE DAY participation of € 420


STUDENTS

Students who are authors, pay a registration of € 410 . To qualify as a student author you need to send in together with your paper a copy of your student card. Student papers are only accepted as student papers if only the name of the student appears as author of the paper or in the case of multiple authors, all authors should be students.
Non-Author Students can also register for € 420 for the whole conference.
LAAS - CNRS Master Students can attend the conference for free (without coffee breaks, lunches, dinner and proceedings)
Registration Fees Students
Author

EUROSIS members

Other Participants
Pre-registration before September 30, 2020 € 410 € 410 € 420
Registration after September 30, 2020 Pre-registration required € 420 € 440

The full registration fee includes one copy of the Conference Proceedings, conference materials, tutorials, coffee and tea during the breaks, all lunches, a conference dinner and a guided visit.

SOCIAL PROGRAMME
A visit will be envisaged to AIRBUS Tolouse.

HOTEL
A number of hotels will be posted for the participants to choose from

PAPER SUBMISSION TYPES
EXTENDED PAPER (eight pages including abstract, conclusions, diagrams, references, single spaced, double column) During review, the submitted extended papers can be accepted as a regular 5 page paper. If excellent, full papers can be accepted by the program committee as an extended (8-page) paper. Each submission will be reviewed by at least three members of the ESM®'2020 International Program Committee.

FULL PAPER (five pages, single spaced, double column) Participants may also submit a 5 page full paper for a regular (5 pages), or if excellent, full 5 page papers can be accepted by the program committee as extended (8-page) papers for the conference proceedings. All accepted papers which will be reviewed by the International Program Committee will be published in the ESM®'2020 Conference Proceedings.

SHORT PAPER (at least three pages, single spaced, double column)
Participants may also submit a 3-4 page short paper or poster for a 3 page pape, or if excellent, 3 page papers can be accepted by the program committee as full five (5-page) papers for the conference proceedings, which will be reviewed by the International Program Committee. All accepted papers will be published in the ESM®'2020 Conference Proceedings.

PLEASE NOTE: ONE (1) AND TWO (2) PAGE ABSTRACTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT EVEN SUBMITTED TO THE REVIEW PROCESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
Philippe Geril
EUROSIS-ETI
European Simulation Office
Bluebridge Science Park
Ghent University - Ostend Campus
Wetenschapspark 1 - Plassendale 1
B-8400 Ostend Belgium
Tel: OO32.59.255.330
Email: philippe.geril@eurosis.org

OUTSTANDING PAPER AWARD

The ESM®'2020 Conference Committee will select the Outstanding Paper of the Conference. The author of this paper will be awarded a free registration for a EUROSIS conference. Only papers SUBMITTED AS FULL papers will be eligible for the Outstanding Paper Award. VALID FOR 2 YEARS

LANGUAGE

The official conference language for all papers and presentations is ENGLISH

CONFERENCE VENUE

The conference will be held at
LAAS-CNRS, Toulouse, France
https://www.laas.fr/public/en

REPLY CARD
First Name:
Surname:
Occupation and/or Title:
Affiliation:
Mailing Address
Zip code: City: Country.
Telephone: Fax:
E-Mail:
Yes, I intend to attend the ESM®'2020:
[ ] Presenting a paper, by submitting a full paper
[ ] Presenting a short paper (by submitting an extended abstract)
[ ] Participating in the industrial program
[ ] Organizing a vendor session
[ ] Proposing a panel discussion (please mention names of
panellists)
[ ] Contributing to the exhibition
[ ] Without presenting a paper
The provisional title of my paper / exhibited tool is:
With the following highlights:
The paper belongs to the category (please tick only one):
[ ] Modelling Methodology
[ ] Modelling Simulation Tools
[ ] Object-Orientation and Re-use
[ ] Random Monte Carlo Simulations and Applications
[ ] Discrete and Continuous Simulation Modelling Techniques and Tools
[ ] Queueing Models
[ ] Monte Carlo Simulation
[ ] Simulation and AI
[ ] AI and Expert Systems
[ ] AI and Neural Networks
[ ] AI and Fuzzy Systems
[ ] Agent Based Simulation
[ ] Simulation and Optimization
[ ] IoT and Smart Industry" (Internet of Things & Industry 4.0)
[ ] High Performance/Parallel and Large Scale Computing
[ ] Simulation in Education and Graphics/Data Visualization
[ ] Simulation in Environmental Ecology, Marine Biology, and Biology
[ ] Simulation in Biological Systems and Medicine
[ ] Analytical and Numerical Modelling Techniques
[ ] Web Based Simulation
[ ] Cloud Based Simulation
[ ] Physics modelling and Cosmological Simulation
[ ] Information Fusion, Fuzzy Theory and applications to Engineering, Medicine and Economics
[ ] Simulation in Energy and Power Systems
[ ] Renewable Energy Technologies
[ ] Simulation in Engineering Processes
[ ] Simulation in Model Driven Engineering
[ ] Simulation-based evaluation of interactive systems
[ ] Simulation and Modelling for humanitarian/emergency operations
[ ] Supply Chain Scheduling
[ ] Predictive Models in Software Engineering
[ ] Intelligent Systems
[ ] Real-time GPS Simulation and Service Applications
[ ] Simulation with Petri Nets
[ ] Simulation with Bond Graphs
[ ] DEVS
[ ] Fluid Flow Modelling Simulation
[ ] Models and simulations for Emergency and Risk Management
[ ] Poster Session
[ ] Student Session
[ ] Tutorials
[ ] Exhibition
Other colleague(s) interested in the topics of the conference
is/are:
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Address:
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