M2M Call for Papers

We are pleased to invite you to submit your topic ideas for M2M Expo, May 16-18, 2006 at the Palm Springs Convention Center.

M2M Expo prompts debate and discussions on the new directions and technological developments in the M2M systems industry. M2M attendees have an extremely strong interest in the integration of different segments through the use of M2M, and see these new directions as an significant opportunities for their businesses.

M2M attendees are industry leaders, early adopters, influencers and individuals wishing to enforce this message in the mainstream markets.

2006 Topics

  • M2M as a Grand Integration methodology of multiple industry segments
  • Adoption strategies of device-centric service business models
  • Application of Wireless Mesh Sensor Networking
  • Strong case studies and success experiences from thought leaders in many segments
  • Discussions on new and relevant technologies for M2M applications
  • Discussions and workshops on technical and commercial subjects
  • Development, application and adoption of IP based systems technologies & services
  • Adoption of XML & Web Services in M2M system products and applications

Presentations

Presentations are 30- to 90-minute long depending on subject. Sessions may be panel discussions with short 5-minute presentations made by each panelists followed by moderated Q&A and discussions for an balance view on the topic.

Presentations should be written with a strong technical content bias and commercial and application benefit. Papers and proposals of a marketing and sales nature are not appropriate for this venue and will not be accepted.

LCD projectors will be available, and a standard presentation template will be provided.

Speaker Policy

M2M has non-commercialization policy for presentations. The objective of presentations is to educate, discuss and debate and not to sell products or services. Session moderator, track leader and Clasma Events have responsibility to ensure speakers adhere to this policy.

Clasma has a policy to provide complimentary conference registration to valid contributors to the event, the determination of validity is in the hands of the moderator, track leader and Clasma Events Inc.

Review Process

Papers will be reviewed by Clasma Events, its advisors and strategic partners. Applicants will be accepted or rejected with status notification by email.

Publication & Rights

Clasma Events Inc. requires publication rights to accepted papers, including the publication of the audio proceedings as well as publication and reproduction rights to any video filmed during the presentations. These rights are non-exclusive. Copyright ownership is retained by the author.

What to Submit

Please send an Email to antob@clasma.com with the following information:

  • Mark the Subject “Palm Springs Call for Papers”
  • Provide name, title, affiliation and contact details of the proposed speaker
  • Provide a 100 word bio of the proposed speaker
  • Provide a title for the paper (100 characters max)
  • Provide a 100-200 word abstract of the paper
  • Type of presentation; educational, discussion, perspective, application stories, etc.
  • If necessary, provide administrator’s contact details

Timeline

Abstracts are due by: February 28, 2006
Confirmation of accepted proposals: March 31, 2006