The Theme:

The need for advanced computing is increasing in both the research community and industry. The increased dependence on computational methods is requiring access to powerful computers, mass data storage systems, interactive visualisation systems and high speed Internet services.

Users are demanding services that make more efficient use of computing facilities in a distributed environment. They are also demanding services such as interactive visualisation and cooperative work environments that better support collaboration between distributed research teams.

These demands and the increased capabilities of advanced computing and communications systems have fuelled the concept of the 'grid' that will deliver more advanced services for dynamic, virtual organisations in research, government and industry.

For research communities, the grid will revolutionise the way research is conducted and will facilitate increased national and international collaboration. The benefits of the grid will eventually flow to all areas of research - hence the term eResearch.

The outcome of these new eResearch services will be to "empower research communities".

Why you should attend:

APAC'05 provides a forum for researchers, developers, technologists and users to exchange ideas, experiences and research results related to advanced computing, grid applications and eResearch.

Keynote speakers are being invited to outline the latest research trends and applications.

A set of tutorials will be offered by leading practitioners to provide in-depth material on advanced computing and grid technologies.

APAC'05 is an opportunity for participants in the APAC Computational Tools and Techniques (CT&T), APAC Grid and the Education, Outreach and Training (EOT) Programs to present the results of their activities. An APAC EOT Workshop is being planned to discuss and plan cooperative efforts in education, outreach and training.

APAC'05 will feature an Exhibition with the latest technologies in advanced computing and the grid. Research exhibits will also demonstrate the advances made in grid computing, data grids and cooperative working environments.

Call for Technical Papers:

You are invited to submit papers on the APAC’05 theme “Empowering Research Communities” and relating to advanced computing, grid applications and eResearch.

Full papers must be submitted electronically by 10 June, 2005 at: http://www.vpac.org/ocs

Further information is available from the above website, or by contacting the Chair of the Technical Program Committee, Bill Appelbe (bill@vpac.org).

Important Dates:

Technical Paper Submissions Due: 10 June 2005
Notification of Acceptance: 5 August 2005
Ready Manuscript Due: 15 August 2005
Advanced Registration: 15 August 2005

Early Bird registrations close on 24 August 2005.