IMS09 workshops will empower the participants to critically discuss and explore new areas related to the Theory, Development, Applications, Experiences, and Evaluation of issues related to Information Management and Service with fellow students, researchers, and practitioners. Workshops may concern any topic within the conference scope. Workshops may be related to any topics within the conference scope.

The primary goals of the workshops are to:
- develop a common understanding of a certain aspect of science
- share experiences
- foster research communities
- learn from each other
- identify open problems and explore future directions of research.

Organizers of Workshops must:
- Select a topic appealing to oneself and conference delegates.
- Distribute a Call for Papers for the workshop.
- Select at least 12 registered papers for the workshop.
- Check that the papers are suitable for the conference.
- Have these papers reviewed by at least two experts in the field.

， Workshop organizers will be included in the Associate Editors list to be published in the proceedings.
， Workshop organizers will act as chairs of their respective workshops. Respectively they will be noted as Workshop Chairs in the Program and in the conference proceedings.
， Workshop organizers can have their own schedule as long as the camera-ready deadline is met.
， Workshop organizers will participate in the Program Committee of current and future conferences

『 Please note:
1) Organizers of workshops can decide their own papers submission / notification deadline.
2) Submission: Under Construction.

Contact information:
Dr. Franz Ko (franzims@aicit.org):

Workshop Organizer's FAQ

(1) I am having problems with uploading my workshop proposal:

If you are experiencing any problems with submitting your workshop proposal through the website. Please use an alternative method and email your proposal directly to the General Chair: Dr. Franz Ko (franzims@aicit.org)

(2) Deadline for the Workshop:

Organizers of workshops can decide their own papers submission / notification deadline. But we recommend keep the date information of IMS2009.

(3) Submission for final accepted papers of the workshop:

To be announced shortly

(4) Proceedings of the workshop:

Proceedings for the workshops will be included in the proceedings of IMS2009.

(5) Submission method for the workshop:

Method: By e-mail to the workshop organizer.
It is the responsibility of the workshop organizers to collect papers, process reviews and make decisions regarding paper acceptance or rejection.
We also believe that workshop organizers may have more autonomy by having their own review process separate from the main session.

(6) How can I or other reviewers review the submitted papers? I need to know if there are any official tools for receiving reviewer comments.

Ans.: Each workshop organizer is responsible for establishing their own review process for the papers submitted to each workshop. We don't need the review documents.

(7) How can I contact authors for accept/reject notification?

Ans.: Each workshop organizer should keep in touch with authors using whatever means necessary. In many cases, email would work fine, though it may require appropriate attention on both sides. Workshop organizers are responsible for maintaining communication and keeping those on file.

(8) Can you tell me the general registration fees for the conference?

Ans.: The registration fee is not determined yet. It will be determined by situational factors such as number of expected registrants, local sponsors, and etc. However, it will be comparable to other conferences.

(9) Can the conference organizers make a bill(receipt) when the author attends the conference?

Ans.: Receipt for the conference registration will be made for each registrant and given out with the conference proceedings at the conference site by the main conference office.

(10) How can a workshop organizer submit accepted papers to IMS

Ans.: By e-mail. Please be ready to send a complete list of accepted papers for the session. Please send your e-mails to the workshops chair: Dr. Franz Ko by email (franzims@aicit.org)

(11) The registration fee for up to 2 papers of effective workshop organizers* will be waived.

Extra-pages fee, third paper fee, and other additional charges will not be waived. (Alternatively, IMS may waive he registration fees for the workshop organizer for up to one(1) paper and cover hotel stay expenses for up to 2-3 days)

*Effective workshop organizers: those who have in their respective sessions, at least twelve (12) authors who have paid all the registration fees. In this case, the registration fees for up to 2 workshop organizers will be waived.