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Call for Panel Proposals

COMPUTE 2025 Conference

We are pleased to invite experts and thought leaders to submit panel proposals for COMPUTE 2025, a premier conference dedicated to advancements in computing education and its related disciplines. Our goal is to foster engaging and insightful discussions on cutting-edge topics that bridge industry and academia.

Panel Session Formats

We welcome diverse and interactive panel formats, including but not limited to:
  1. Formal Presentations: Structured talks followed by a moderated discussion.
  2. Informal Talks: Casual discussions with or without visual aids.
  3. Q&A Panels: Sessions dedicated to audience questions and expert answers.
  4. Debates: Presentations of opposing viewpoints on pertinent topics.
  5. Hybrid Formats: Innovative combinations of the above or other creative structures.

Requirements for Panelists and Moderators

  1. Conference Registration: All panelists and moderators are required to register for and attend the conference in person.
  2. Content Guidelines: Promotional or commercial content is prohibited unless explicitly approved by the conference organizers.
  3. Submission Details: Proposals must include detailed logistics, including speaker order and discussion flow. The organizing committee will determine the final schedule for each panel.
  4. Diversity and Inclusion: Proposals should strive for diversity in perspectives, including representation from various demographics, institutions, and geographic regions.
  5. Panel Composition: Panels should consist of 3-5 participants, including the moderator, to ensure a balanced and in-depth discussion.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be assessed based on:
  • Originality and Innovation: Introduction of novel ideas or perspectives.
  • Relevance to Industry: Involvement of industry professionals and applicability to real-world scenarios.
  • Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Inclusion of multiple disciplines to enrich the discussion.
  • Audience Engagement: Strategies for promoting interaction with attendees.
  • Clarity and Quality: Well-defined objectives and coherent structure.
  • Feasibility: Practicality of the proposed panel within the conference context.

Submission Guidelines

Please include the following in your proposal:
  1. Title: Concise and descriptive.
  2. Technical Description (up to 350 words): Outline the panel’s theme, objectives, and significance.
  3. Panelists’ Information: For each participant, provide:
    • Name
    • Affiliation
    • Contact Information
    • Short Biography (150 words max)
  4. Moderator: Identify the individual responsible for facilitating the panel.
  5. Duration: Standard sessions are 75 minutes, followed by 15 minutes for Q&A.
  6. Additional Information: Any other details pertinent to the proposal.

Submission Process

Please email your proposal as a pdf to compute.workshops.panels@gmail.com by September 1, 2025, September 15, 2025 . Please use the provided template to ensure consistency and completeness.

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: September 1, 2025, September 15, 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance:  20th September 2025
  • Conference Dates: Dec 7 – 9, 2025
For questions or further information, please contact the panel chairs – patildeeptireddy@gmail.com, sujitht@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in