{"id":4356,"date":"2016-12-29T19:20:23","date_gmt":"2016-12-29T19:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/meetings2-2\/?page_id=4356"},"modified":"2020-11-12T19:44:07","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T19:44:07","slug":"call-for-papers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/call-for-papers\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Papers"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-4356\" data-postid=\"4356\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-4356 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_269c2d1 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_9b378e9 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_2510b34   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Conference Theme: Simulation Drives Innovation<\/h2>\n<p>We live in exciting times in which the power of data and computing are at our fingertips. With this increased power comes increased complexity \u2013 which invites simulation as a natural tool to help drive innovation. This, in turn, allows us to innovate in the theory and practice of simulation itself. We invite papers that highlight innovations in both simulation theory and applications, with a specific interest in innovative uses of simulation in unconventional areas such as the humanities, social sciences, and the arts.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_f18e648 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_baf3eaf first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_de686c4   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>WSC2020 OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER<\/h3>\n<h4>Ben Amaba, PhD, PE, CPIM\u00ae, LEED\u00ae AP<\/h4>\n<h5>Chief Technology Officer for the Industrial Sector, IBM Data Sciences and Artificial Intelligence Team Elite<\/h5>\n<h6><strong>The Rapid Democratization and Integration of Data with Simulation, Optimization and Artificial Intelligence<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Many CEOs, CTOs, senior executives, and other decision-makers are seeing an advantage from the rise of big data and faster computing power. The question arises: How can all this data drive innovation? The session will explore the future of the Digital Transformation and the use of advanced analytics to create an integrated business model where data becomes more than just a single source of truth, but a strategic asset.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_0673922 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_368886b first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_0ae5984   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Daily Keynote Speakers<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_e2d72ae   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><em>Health Resource Allocation: Lessons for Today from Past Outbreaks<\/em> <br \/>Stephen E. Chick, INSEAD<br \/><br \/>MASM Keynote: <em>Industry 3.5 as Hybrid Strategy empowered by AI &amp; Big Data Analytics and Collaborative Research with Micron Taiwan for Smart Manufacturing<br \/><\/em>Chen-Fu Chien, PhD, National Tsing Hua University<br \/><br \/>Military Keynote: <em>Combining AI with M&amp;S to Meet Emerging Military Challenges<br \/><\/em>Dr. Peter Schwartz, MITRE Corporation<br \/><br \/>Panel Discussion: Being a Simulation Professional in this Virtual World<br \/>Carrie Beam, Carrie Beam Consulting and University of Arkansas<br \/>Ken Buxton, Accenture Strategy<br \/>Traci McIntyre, Kinaxis<br \/>Jeffrey S. Smith, Auburn University<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_7e38114 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_cbe5344 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_4ede6c9   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Program<\/h2>\n<p>WSC 2020 features a comprehensive program ranging from introductory tutorials to state-of-the-art research and practice. Planned <a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/tracks\/\">tracks<\/a> are:<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tb_82d83d6\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_1fc4033 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_a6a9f60   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <ul>\n<li>Advanced Tutorials<\/li>\n<li>Agent-Based Simulation<\/li>\n<li>Analysis Methodology<\/li>\n<li>Aviation Modeling &amp; Analysis<\/li>\n<li>Case Studies<\/li>\n<li>Complex, Intelligent, Adaptive &amp; Autonomous Systems<\/li>\n<li>Data Science for Simulation<\/li>\n<li>Environmental &amp; Sustainability Applications<\/li>\n<li>Gaming &amp; Participatory Methods<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare Applications<\/li>\n<li>Hybrid Simulation<\/li>\n<li>Introductory Tutorials<\/li>\n<li>Logistics, Supply Chain &amp; Transportation<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturing Applications<\/li>\n<li>Military Applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_dcc8e6a last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_10ee4b0   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <ul>\n<li>Model Uncertainty &amp; Robust Simulation<\/li>\n<li>Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>Modeling Methodology<\/li>\n<li>PhD Colloquium<\/li>\n<li>Poster Sessions<\/li>\n<li>Professional Development<\/li>\n<li>Project Management &amp; Construction<\/li>\n<li>Scientific Applications<\/li>\n<li>Simulation and the Humanities<\/li>\n<li>Simulation Education<\/li>\n<li>Simulation for Global Challenges<\/li>\n<li>Simulation in Industry 4.0<\/li>\n<li>Simulation Optimization<\/li>\n<li>Using Simulation to Innovate<\/li>\n<li>Vendor<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_c903b48 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_9b78b8a first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_03d478a  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Paper and Abstract Deadlines and Requirements<\/h3>\n<p>All submissions will be\u00a0<strong>peer reviewed<\/strong>. Accepted\u00a0<strong>papers<\/strong>\u00a0will be published in the digital version of the conference proceedings stored in IEEE and ACM repositories. All papers must be presented for the paper to be fully published, copyrighted and disseminated. Instructions, information, submission forms and procedures are available on the WSC website.\u00a0<strong>Extended abstracts<\/strong>\u00a0will appear in the INFORMS Simulation Society archives, but not in the ACM and IEEE digital proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>Each accepted paper must have a separate, paid registration. Only under highly unusual\u00a0circumstances, and at the discretion of the conference leadership, will an author be allowed to present more than one paper on a single registration. Authors wishing to do so must contact the Program Chair by September 1, clearly describing which papers the authors wish to present under the single registration, and why an exception to the conference policy is warranted. Unless permission is granted, an author planning to present two papers will be required to pay for two registrations.<\/p>\n<h4>Contributed Paper Deadlines<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>April 24, 2020<\/strong>: Electronically submit contributed papers not previously published or presented.\u00a0 Each submission must use the Word or LaTeX templates on the Authors Kit. The page size in the proceedings is 8.5 by 11 inches (21.6 cm by 27.9 cm). Papers should be at most 12 pages (including an abstract of not more than 150 words), except for introductory tutorials, advanced tutorials, and panel sessions, for which the limit is 15 pages. Submission implies that an author will attend WSC 2020 and present the paper, and all clearance required for publication of the paper will be obtained by July 15, 2020. Use of the authors\u2019 templates in one of the following formats is required: Microsoft Word or LaTeX. Submissions must be made through the WSC website.<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 12, 2020<\/strong>: Notification of acceptance<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 17, 2020<\/strong>: Authors electronically submit corrected papers to the Proceedings Editor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>July-August 2020<\/strong>: The Proceedings Editors contact authors with formatting-related queries and corrections, with individual deadlines for submitting the camera-ready copy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>November 23 &#8211; December 4:\u00a0<\/strong> Upload pre-recorded presentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Poster Session or Ph.D. Colloquium<\/h4>\n<p><strong>One or the other, submission to both Poster Session and the PhD Colloquium is not allowed for 2020.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>September 28, 2020<\/strong>: electronically submit 2-page extended abstracts for presentations in the Poster Session and Ph.D. Student Colloquium.<\/li>\n<li><b>October 16, 2020:<\/b> Notification of acceptance to authors (including details about submitting slides, and formats of the posters).<\/li>\n<li><b>October 30, 2020:<\/b>\u00a0Final extended abstracts due.<\/li>\n<li><b>November 30, 2020: <\/b>Slides for the presentation due (see guidelines in the track information)<\/li>\n<li><strong>November TBD:<\/strong> Upload pre-recorded presentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Commercial Case Studies, Covid-19 Case Studies, Vendor and Professional Development Track Deadlines<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>September 28, 2020<\/strong>: electronically submit 2-page extended abstracts for presentations.<\/li>\n<li><b>October 16, 2020:<\/b>\u00a0Notification of acceptance to authors (including details about submitting slides, and formats of the posters).<\/li>\n<li><b>October 30, 2020: <\/b>Final extended abstracts due.<\/li>\n<li><strong>November 23 &#8211; December 4:\u00a0<\/strong> Upload pre-recorded presentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_323e35d tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_e68309d first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_a4b7180   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>WSC 2020 is sponsored by ACM\/SIGSIM, ASA (Technical Co-Sponsor), ASIM (Technical Co-Sponsor), IEEE\/SMC (Technical Co-Sponsor), IISE, INFORMS-SIM, NIST (Technical Co-Sponsor), SCS, and ORS (UK, Technical Sponsor).<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conference Theme: Simulation Drives Innovation We live in exciting times in which the power of data and computing are at our fingertips. 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With this increased power comes increased complexity \u2013 which invites simulation as a natural tool to help drive innovation. This, in turn, allows us to innovate in the theory and practice of simulation itself. We invite papers that highlight innovations in both simulation theory and applications, with a specific interest in innovative uses of simulation in unconventional areas such as the humanities, social sciences, and the arts.<\/p>\n<h3>WSC2020 OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER<\/h3> <h4>Ben Amaba, PhD, PE, CPIM\u00ae, LEED\u00ae AP<\/h4> <h5>Chief Technology Officer for the Industrial Sector, IBM Data Sciences and Artificial Intelligence Team Elite<\/h5> <h6><strong>The Rapid Democratization and Integration of Data with Simulation, Optimization and Artificial Intelligence<\/strong><\/h6> <p>Many CEOs, CTOs, senior executives, and other decision-makers are seeing an advantage from the rise of big data and faster computing power. The question arises: How can all this data drive innovation? The session will explore the future of the Digital Transformation and the use of advanced analytics to create an integrated business model where data becomes more than just a single source of truth, but a strategic asset.<\/p>\n<h2>Daily Keynote Speakers<\/h2>\n<p><em>Health Resource Allocation: Lessons for Today from Past Outbreaks<\/em> <br \/>Stephen E. Chick, INSEAD<br \/><br \/>MASM Keynote: <em>Industry 3.5 as Hybrid Strategy empowered by AI &amp; Big Data Analytics and Collaborative Research with Micron Taiwan for Smart Manufacturing<br \/><\/em>Chen-Fu Chien, PhD, National Tsing Hua University<br \/><br \/>Military Keynote: <em>Combining AI with M&amp;S to Meet Emerging Military Challenges<br \/><\/em>Dr. Peter Schwartz, MITRE Corporation<br \/><br \/>Panel Discussion: Being a Simulation Professional in this Virtual World<br \/>Carrie Beam, Carrie Beam Consulting and University of Arkansas<br \/>Ken Buxton, Accenture Strategy<br \/>Traci McIntyre, Kinaxis<br \/>Jeffrey S. Smith, Auburn University<\/p>\n<h2>Program<\/h2> <p>WSC 2020 features a comprehensive program ranging from introductory tutorials to state-of-the-art research and practice. Planned <a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/tracks\/\">tracks<\/a> are:<\/p>\n<ul> <li>Advanced Tutorials<\/li> <li>Agent-Based Simulation<\/li> <li>Analysis Methodology<\/li> <li>Aviation Modeling &amp; Analysis<\/li> <li>Case Studies<\/li> <li>Complex, Intelligent, Adaptive &amp; Autonomous Systems<\/li> <li>Data Science for Simulation<\/li> <li>Environmental &amp; Sustainability Applications<\/li> <li>Gaming &amp; Participatory Methods<\/li> <li>Healthcare Applications<\/li> <li>Hybrid Simulation<\/li> <li>Introductory Tutorials<\/li> <li>Logistics, Supply Chain &amp; Transportation<\/li> <li>Manufacturing Applications<\/li> <li>Military Applications<\/li> <\/ul>\n<ul> <li>Model Uncertainty &amp; Robust Simulation<\/li> <li>Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing<\/li> <li>Modeling Methodology<\/li> <li>PhD Colloquium<\/li> <li>Poster Sessions<\/li> <li>Professional Development<\/li> <li>Project Management &amp; Construction<\/li> <li>Scientific Applications<\/li> <li>Simulation and the Humanities<\/li> <li>Simulation Education<\/li> <li>Simulation for Global Challenges<\/li> <li>Simulation in Industry 4.0<\/li> <li>Simulation Optimization<\/li> <li>Using Simulation to Innovate<\/li> <li>Vendor<\/li> <\/ul>\n<h3>Paper and Abstract Deadlines and Requirements<\/h3> <p>All submissions will be\u00a0<strong>peer reviewed<\/strong>. Accepted\u00a0<strong>papers<\/strong>\u00a0will be published in the digital version of the conference proceedings stored in IEEE and ACM repositories. All papers must be presented for the paper to be fully published, copyrighted and disseminated. Instructions, information, submission forms and procedures are available on the WSC website.\u00a0<strong>Extended abstracts<\/strong>\u00a0will appear in the INFORMS Simulation Society archives, but not in the ACM and IEEE digital proceedings.<\/p> <p>Each accepted paper must have a separate, paid registration. Only under highly unusual\u00a0circumstances, and at the discretion of the conference leadership, will an author be allowed to present more than one paper on a single registration. Authors wishing to do so must contact the Program Chair by September 1, clearly describing which papers the authors wish to present under the single registration, and why an exception to the conference policy is warranted. Unless permission is granted, an author planning to present two papers will be required to pay for two registrations.<\/p> <h4>Contributed Paper Deadlines<\/h4> <ul> <li><strong>April 24, 2020<\/strong>: Electronically submit contributed papers not previously published or presented.\u00a0 Each submission must use the Word or LaTeX templates on the Authors Kit. The page size in the proceedings is 8.5 by 11 inches (21.6 cm by 27.9 cm). Papers should be at most 12 pages (including an abstract of not more than 150 words), except for introductory tutorials, advanced tutorials, and panel sessions, for which the limit is 15 pages. Submission implies that an author will attend WSC 2020 and present the paper, and all clearance required for publication of the paper will be obtained by July 15, 2020. Use of the authors\u2019 templates in one of the following formats is required: Microsoft Word or LaTeX. Submissions must be made through the WSC website.<\/li> <li><strong>June 12, 2020<\/strong>: Notification of acceptance<\/li> <li><strong>July 17, 2020<\/strong>: Authors electronically submit corrected papers to the Proceedings Editor.<\/li> <li><strong>July-August 2020<\/strong>: The Proceedings Editors contact authors with formatting-related queries and corrections, with individual deadlines for submitting the camera-ready copy.<\/li> <li><strong>November 23 - December 4:\u00a0<\/strong> Upload pre-recorded presentation.<\/li> <\/ul> <h4>Poster Session or Ph.D. Colloquium<\/h4> <p><strong>One or the other, submission to both Poster Session and the PhD Colloquium is not allowed for 2020.<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li><strong>September 28, 2020<\/strong>: electronically submit 2-page extended abstracts for presentations in the Poster Session and Ph.D. Student Colloquium.<\/li> <li><b>October 16, 2020:<\/b> Notification of acceptance to authors (including details about submitting slides, and formats of the posters).<\/li> <li><b>October 30, 2020:<\/b>\u00a0Final extended abstracts due.<\/li> <li><b>November 30, 2020: <\/b>Slides for the presentation due (see guidelines in the track information)<\/li> <li><strong>November TBD:<\/strong> Upload pre-recorded presentation.<\/li> <\/ul> <h4>Commercial Case Studies, Covid-19 Case Studies, Vendor and Professional Development Track Deadlines<\/h4> <ul> <li><strong>September 28, 2020<\/strong>: electronically submit 2-page extended abstracts for presentations.<\/li> <li><b>October 16, 2020:<\/b>\u00a0Notification of acceptance to authors (including details about submitting slides, and formats of the posters).<\/li> <li><b>October 30, 2020: <\/b>Final extended abstracts due.<\/li> <li><strong>November 23 - December 4:\u00a0<\/strong> Upload pre-recorded presentation.<\/li> <\/ul>\n<p>WSC 2020 is sponsored by ACM\/SIGSIM, ASA (Technical Co-Sponsor), ASIM (Technical Co-Sponsor), IEEE\/SMC (Technical Co-Sponsor), IISE, INFORMS-SIM, NIST (Technical Co-Sponsor), SCS, and ORS (UK, Technical Sponsor).<\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4356","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1001077"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4356"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4356\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6371,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4356\/revisions\/6371"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4356"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}