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Call for Papers <a href="http://Hack.lu">Hack.lu</a> 2007<br>
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The purpose of the <a href="http://hack.lu">hack.lu</a> convention is to give an open and free
playground where people can discuss the implication of new technologies
in society.<br>
<a href="http://hack.lu">hack.lu</a> is a balanced mix convention where technical and non-technical
people can meet each others and share freely all kind of information.<br>
The convention will be held in the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg in October 2007 (18-20.10.2007).<br>
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Scope<br>
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Topics of interest include, but are not limited to :<br>
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* Software Engineering and Security<br>
* Honeypots/Honeynets<br>
* Spyware, Phishing and Botnets (Distributed attacks)<br>
* Newly discovered vulnerabilities in software and hardware<br>
* Electronic/Digital Privacy<br>
* Wireless Network and Security<br>
* Attacks on Information Systems and/or Digital Information Storage<br>
* Electronic Voting<br>
* Free Software and Security<br>
* Assessment of Computer, Electronic Devices and Information Systems<br>
* Standards for Information Security<br>
* Legal and Social Aspect of Information Security<br>
* Software Engineering and Security<br>
* Security in Information Retrieval<br>
* Network security<br>
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Deadlines<br>
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The following dates are important if you want to participate in the CfP<br>
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Abstract submission : no later than 1 June 2007<br>
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Full paper submission : no later than 15 July 2007<br>
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Notification date : around end of July beginning of August<br>
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Submission guideline<br>
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Authors should submit a paper in English up to 5.000 words, using a non-proprietary and open electronic format.<br>
The program committee will review all papers and the author of each paper will be notified of the result, by electronic means.<br>
Abstract is up to 400 words. Submissions must be sent to : hack2007-paper(AT)hack.lu<br>
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Submissions should also include the following:<br>
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1. Presenter, and geographical location (country of origin/passport)and contact info.<br>
2. Employer and/or affiliations.<br>
3. Brief biography, list of publications or papers.<br>
4. Any significant presentation and/or educational experience/background.<br>
5. Reason why this material is innovative or significant or an important tutorial.<br>
6. Optionally, any samples of prepared material or outlines ready.<br>
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The information will be used only for the sole purpose of the <a href="http://hack.lu">hack.lu</a>
convention including the information on the public website.<br>
If you want to remain anonymous, you have the right to use a nickname.<br>
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Speakers' Privileges<br>
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* Accommodation will be provided (max 3 nights)<br>
* Travel expenses will be covered<br>
* Conference speakers night<br>
* speakers goodies... <br>
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Program Committee<br>
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<a href="http://www.hack.lu/index.php/ProgramCommittee">http://www.hack.lu/index.php/ProgramCommittee</a><br>
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Publication and rights<br>
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Authors keep the full rights on their publication/papers but give an
unrestricted right to redistribute their papers for the <a href="http://hack.lu">hack.lu</a>
convention<br>
and its related electronic/paper publication.<br>
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Sponsoring<br>
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If you want to support the initiative and gain visibility by
sponsoring, please contact us by writing an e-mail to info(AT)hack.lu<br>
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Web site and wiki<br>
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<a href="http://www.hack.lu/">http://www.hack.lu/</a>