Call for Papers
Workshop on “Agent-based Simulation of Diffusion Processes”
April 8-9, 2010, Vienna, Austria
http://abs-diffusion.univie.ac.at

Introduction
For decades, diffusion processes have received considerable attention by both scientists and practitioners. More recently, agent-based simulations have come into play because they allow the explicit modeling of interactions between heterogeneous agents and, thus, to overcome simplifying assumptions of existing analytical models. This workshop brings together scientists from several contributing fields (e.g., management science, economics, sociology, psychology, computer science) in order to discuss current developments and challenges in agent-based modeling of various diffusion processes.
Areas of interest comprise, but are not limited to, applications, e.g., in
- diffusion/adoption of innovations
- knowledge diffusion
- epidemic modeling
as well as technical/methodological aspects such as
- modeling agent behavior (e.g., communication processes, learning)
- modeling proper social networks
- implementation issues
and/or more general questions regarding, e.g.,
- means for parameterization of agent-based simulations
- validation of these simulations.

Workshop location
The workshop’s venue is at University of Vienna’s Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics. Vienna offers impressing sights, a variety of charming restaurants, and numerous great opportunities for cultural experiences - in summary, a city that is definitely worth a visit.
Recommendations for hotel booking can be found on the workshop website.

Abstract submission
Extended abstracts should use Springer’s LaTeX macro package or Springer’s Word template that are both available for download at the workshop website.
The abstract should have no more than 2 pages including figures, tables, and references. Submit the abstract in PDF format by e-mail:
[email protected].

Special issue
Within the scope of the workshop, a special issue of the SSCI-ranked Central European Journal of Operations Research (CEJOR) will be published. Authors will be invited to submit a full paper that will be considered for publication in CEJOR.

Deadlines
Abstract submission deadline: December 15, 2009 Authors’ notification:
January 15, 2010 Early registration deadline: February 25, 2010 Registration
deadline: March 25, 2010 Optional full paper deadline (CEJOR): June 30, 2010 Publication of special issue scheduled for mid of 2011

Further information
Further information can be found at the website:
http://abs-diffusion.univie.ac.at.
If you have any specific questions, please contact:
[email protected].