• The proposal should concisely and clearly describe the content and objectives of the workshop, and must include (maximum 5 pages):
• Title of the workshop.
• Description of the technical issues covered, emphasizing the timeliness of the proposed workshop topics not covered or specifically addressed by the main conference symposia (1 page maximum).
• Workshop Organizers (names, affiliation and contact information).
• A short biography of the organizers (up to 200 words), highlighting any conferences/workshops chaired.
• Names of potential participants, such as program committee members and invited speakers (indication that speakers have accepted to participate is a plus).
• Planned format of the workshop, including
• duration of the workshop (Half-day, Full-day and tentative schedule),
• number of refereed papers, hot topic sessions, keynotes, panels (and panel formats) etc.,
• plan for the review of the refereed papers according to the ComSoc's academic best-practices,
• unique, creative and novel workshop formats are strongly encouraged and will be given particular consideration.
• Draft Call for Papers (max 1 page).
• A description of the publicity and promotion plan.
• The workshop potential website address (if available at the time of the proposal - will be required later if the workshop proposal is accepted).
• If appropriate, a description of past versions of the workshop, including number of submitted and accepted papers, number of attendees, etc.

WORKSHOP PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Workshop proposals should be submitted as a single PDF file online via submissions@cpci-proceedings.com. Proposals that address exciting topics in creative formats that generate lively interactions among participants are highly encouraged. Examples include facilitating multi-disciplinary discussions across academicians, practitioners and policy makers leading to high impact and transformative research. All accepted and registered papers will be published and submitted for inclusion in major academic indices, including but not limited to CPCI, CNKl, and Google Scholar.