[agents] Call for Bids: EUMAS 2013

[franziska.klugl at oru.se]

Call for Bids to Host EUMAS-2013, 
Deadline: May, 31th 2012

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BACKGROUND
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After Oxford (UK), Barcelona (Spain), Brussels (Belguim), Lisbon (Portugal), Hammamet (Tunisia), Bath (UK), Ayia Napa (Cyprus), Paris (France), Maastricht (NL) and Dublin (Ireland in 2012) EURAMAS is 
looking for an host for the 11th European Workshop on Multi-Agent Systems (EUMAS 2013). 
The previous events attracted on average about 100 participants over 2 days in November or December. We expect EUMAS'13 to be of similar size and to retain the informal nature of the EUMAS workshop series.
The timing is usually the week before Christmas, but this is also depending on what is possible at the particular location.

See http://www.eumas.org/ for details.

The proposers are expected to suggest the local organization committee (local chair(s), and possibly finance and sponsorship chairs). During the last editions, the general chair was selected among the local organization committee. The programme chair will be selected by the EURAMAS Board.


INFORMATION THAT SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE BID
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While there is no set format for proposals, potential applicants should address the following aspects:

1. Organisational structure.
   - who is/are the proposed local organiser(s)?
   - what experience do the above have in organising similar events?

2. Workshop venue.
   - where do you propose for the workshop to take place?
   - what facilities are available at this site?
   - what previous events have taken place at the site?
   - what are the attractive features of this venue?
   - how accessible is the venue?
   - what are the options for accommodation near the venue?

3. Organisational timetable.
   - what suggested timetable do the organisers have for publicity,
     submissions, reviews and acceptance (subject to discussion)?
   - are there alreday any ideas for invited speakers?
   - are additional, co-located, events possible?

4. Funding.
   - what is the outline budget for the event?
   - what are the expected costs for participants?
   - are there any potential sponsors and support organisations?


Proposers are expected to have received prior approval from their respective organisations to host the event.

Proposals should be submitted by email to Franziska Kluegl who currently the responsible person in the EURAMAS Board (franziska.klugl[...]oru.se) before *** May 31th, 2012 *** . We would appreciate to be contacted if you consider bidding for discussing opportunities and supporting you in elaborating the bid.
The Board aims at making a decision as soon as possible, ideally at the meeting during AAMAS 2012. For further questions or inquiries, send an email to Franziska. 

If you consider bidding for ****EUMAS 2014**** already now, then also do not hesitate to contact us as we want to take the decision on future events earlier for giving more time for planning.