[agents] Call for bids to host EASSS 2018

[Nils Bulling]

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        Call for bids to Host the 
			   
20th European Agent Systems Summer School (EASSS 2018)
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ABOUT EASSS 
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Since 1999, the annual European Agent Systems Summer School (EASSS) has
provided a highly successful forum for knowledge exchange between
researchers in the field of autonomous agents and multi-agent systems.
The previous editions of EASSS took place in Gdansk (2017), Catania (2016), 
Barcelona (2015), Chania (2014), London (2013), Valencia (2012), Girona (2011),
Saint-Etienne (2010), Turin (2009), Lisbon (2008), Durham (2007), Annecy
(2006), Utrecht (2005), Liverpool (2004), Bologna (2003), Barcelona
(2002), Prague (2001), Saarbruecken (2000), and Utrecht (1999).

The summer schools offer a rich program of both introductory and advanced 
courses on a broad range of topics in the area of Autonomous Agents and 
Multi-Agent Systems. The courses are aimed at advanced Masters students, 
PhD students, and other early stage researchers, and will be taught by leading 
researchers in the field.

EASSS is organized under the auspices of EURAMAS, the European
Association for Multi-Agent Systems (http://www.euramas.org/).

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 CALL FOR BIDS
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This is a call for bids to host the 20th European Agent Systems Summer School 
(EASSS) in 2018. We will consider bids from all geographical regions within Europe. 

Bids should be made by individuals or small groups, with the backing
of a host institution (typically a university or research centre).
Please note that we seek bids from volunteers from the scientific
community, though they may be supported by paid meeting professionals.

All correspondence regarding bids should be directed to the EURAMAS board member 
responsible for the EASSS summer schools, Nils Bulling (bulling at in.tu-clausthal.de). 

The deadline for submitting bids is the *22nd of October 2017*.

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INFORMATION TO PROVIDE
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A typical edition of the summer school is one week long and is usually held between July and 
September (exceptions possible). Previous editions of the school attracted between 30-60 
students. The program consists of 10-15 tutorials (a scientific committee will be formed to 
decide on the scientific program). Lunch and coffee breaks should be provided by the local 
organizers. The aim is to keep registration, travel and accommodation costs low. A social 
event is usually also part of the summer school.

Please provide a concise PDF document addressing the above points, in particular please 
answer the following questions:

- Why would you/your group be a good host for the summer school?
- Will your host institution support the school, e.g. by providing free/cheap lecture rooms?
- What are the benefits of the location (costs, reachability, attractiveness for students, 
  social event,...)?
 (Note: We try to keep the registration costs low, therefore please provide information about
  expected (registration) costs and availability of cheap accommodation and travel costs)
- What would be possible dates for the summer schools?
- How do you plan to advertise the summer school?
- ...

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CONTACT AND FURTHER INFORMATION
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For further information please contact the EURAMAS board member 
responsible for the EASSS summer schools, Nils Bulling (bulling at in.tu-clausthal.de). 

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Priv.-Doz. Dr. rer. nat. habil. 
Nils Bulling
Computational Intelligence Group
Clausthal University of Technology
Germany
http://www.nilsbulling.com <http://www.nilsbulling.com/>


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