ESSA@work is returning to the social simulation conference but in a NEW format. We are going mainstream! All sessions will be open to everyone and presenters will be able to chose whether to present their work as work in progress at the ESSA@work sessions or the traditional general track. The ESSA@work track offers the opportunity to present problems and questions related to model work in progress. The sessions in this track will include presentations and feedback from the audience like in any other session. However, in each talk there will be an expert and co-ESSA@workers present to provide in-depth feedback, based on the talk and on the submitted papers. At the end of each ESSA@work session, there will be a group discussion.

Questions and simulation projects can be diverse, but always related to current work in progress. Exemplary issues are: formalisation, gathering/use of empirical data, (design of) simulation experiments, using programming toolkits, validation & verification. The combination of highly involved people, cutting-edge research and a constructive atmosphere makes the meetings valuable for all participants.

How to apply:
submit conference contribution (extended abstract or paper)
flag the wish for an ‘ESSA@work’ presentation
fill out the application form (closes 2 days after the conference deadline) which includes:
an additional abstract (problem & questions - 250 words)
answering a few questions on background & skills

After the submission has been accepted for the conference those that are flagged for ESSA@work will be considered for selection for the ESSA@work sessions. The set of applications with the clearest questions and diversity of stages will be selected to be part of ESSA@work parallel sessions. Submissions that are accepted for for the conference but NOT accepted for ESSA@work will be scheduled in the conference as a regular presentation.

Important dates:
Monday April 13 - Application deadline
Monday June 8 - Notification of acceptance at the SSC 15
Monday June 22 - Notification of acceptance in ESSA@work track
15 and 16th of September 2015 - ESSA@work sessions (Social Simulation 2015 conference: 14 - 18 Sept)

More information?
ESSA@work at the Social Simulation Conference: http://www.essa2015.org/essawork/
General information on ESSA@work: http://www.essa.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=76&Itemid=192
Social simulation conference: http://www.essa2015.org/
Application form for ESSA@work: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1URLFs7USbnjHpTPRM04nPm_ZanOgolO4-xTN_EzDNSY/viewform?c=0&w=1

For ESSA@work questions, please contact:
nanda.wijermans[at]su.se, gescholz[at]uos.de, or ischubert[at]bournemouth.ac.uk

See you in Groningen!
The ESSA@work organising committee:

Geeske Scholz , Iljana Schubert and Nanda Wijermans