summercon 2008 A new tradition of organization (5/30-6/1)

We're in the final week before Summercon 2008!

You've heard the myths, the legends, the calamities, and the catastrophies that are Summercon. If you're wandering what Summercon looks like, check out these links.

Papers and presentations for Summercon 2008 are now being accepted. Contributed papers for Summercon 2008 should be submitted in the form of extended abstracts of one to four pages by Monday, May 5, 2008. In this abstract, include what you will speak about, what the audience will learn, and what prerequisite knowledge is required for your session. While not expressly required, a brief biography is recommended. The program committee will review submissions, and notification of acceptance will be given no later than Monday, May 12, 2008.

Hey All, the hotel is officially booked. It is the same place we had it last year (Wyndham, Midtown Atlanta) [http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/ATLMA/main.wnt]

This is a short interview with one of the Summercon volunteers that helped organize the 2003 and 2004 Summercon held at the University Club in Pittsburgh, PA.