The purpose of the 15th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems (ICEIS) is to bring together researchers, engineers and practitioners interested in the advances and business applications of information systems. Six simultaneous tracks will be held, covering different aspects of Enterprise Information Systems Applications, including Enterprise Database Technology, Systems Integration, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, Information Systems Analysis and Specification, Internet Computing, Electronic Commerce, Human Factors and Enterprise Architecture.


Conference Areas

Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas:
1. DATABASES AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
2. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS
3. INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND SPECIFICATION34. SOFTWARE AGENTS AND INTERNET COMPUTING
5. HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
6. ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE


AREA 1: DATABASES AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

Coupling and Integrating Heterogeneous Data Sources
Query Languages and Query Processing
Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking
Large Scale Databases
Non-relational Databases
Mobile Databases
Object-Oriented Database Systems
Legacy Systems
Organisational Issues on Systems Integration
Distributed Database Systems
Enterprise Resource Planning
Middleware Integration
Data Mining
Data Warehouses and OLAP

AREA 2: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Evolutionary Programming
Natural Language Interfaces and Systems
Multi-Agent Systems
Scheduling and Planning
Operational Research
Problem Solving
Game Theory Applications
Group Decision Support Systems
Intelligent Transportation System
Industrial Applications of Artificial Intelligence
Strategic Decision Support Systems
Advanced Applications of Neural Network
Applications of Expert Systems
Advanced Applications of Fuzzy Logic
Intelligent Agents
Case-Based Reasoning Systems

AREA 3: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND SPECIFICATION

Software Engineering
Model Driven Architectures and Engineering
Modelling Formalisms, Languages, and Notations (e.g. UML, ER variants)
Organisational Learning
Semiotics in Information Systems
Project Management
Knowledge Management
Modelling of Distributed Systems
Ontology Engineering
Security
Simulation
Requirements Analysis and Management
Tools, Techniques and Methodologies for System Development
Software Metrics and Measurement

AREA 4: SOFTWARE AGENTS AND INTERNET COMPUTING

Wireless and Mobile Computing
Collaborative Computing
Electronic Commerce
Internet Portals
Profiling and Recommendation Systems
Internet of Things
Internet Systems Performance
Semantic Web Technologies and Applications
E-Learning and E-Teaching
Ubiquitous Computing
Virtual Enterprises
Interoperability
Web Services
Web 2.0 and Social Networking
Internet Agents

AREA 5: HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION

HCI on Enterprise Information Systems
Emotional and Affective Computing
Haptic Interfaces
Accessibility and Usability
Collaborative and Social Interaction
Multiple Sensory Devices
Human Factors
Multimedia Systems
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
Guidelines, Principles, Patterns and Standards
Adaptive and Adaptable User Interfaces
Interaction Techniques and Devices
Interface Design
Ergonomics
Geographical Information Systems

AREA 6: ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE

Enterprise Engineering
Measurements, Metrics and Evaluation of EA Artefacts and Processes
Architectures and Design Principles for Enterprise Repositories
Maturity Models for EA Artefacts and Processes
Evolution of EA
Objective Control in EA
Models and Frameworks
Enterprise Knowledge Engineering and Management
Business Modelling and Business Process Management
Business-IT Allignment
EA Adoption and Governance
EA and Organizational Theory and System Development
EA and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
Methods, Processes and Patterns for EA Development


Important Dates

Conference Date: 3 - 7 July, 2013
Regular Paper Submission: January 30, 2013
Authors Notification (regular papers): March 28, 2013
Final Regular Paper Submission and Registration: April 11, 2013



Secretariat

ICEIS Secretariat
Address: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2 esq.
2910-595 Setubal - Portugal
Tel.: +351 265 520 184
Fax: +44 203 014 8816


e-mail: iceis.secretariat@insticc.org