Overview
The Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL) and its affiliated conferences are inviting proposals for workshops to be held in conjunction with several key events in 2020. This joint call encompasses the ACL 2020, AACL-IJCNLP 2020, EMNLP 2020, and COLING 2020 conferences, providing a significant platform for researchers in computational linguistics and related fields to share their insights and foster collaboration.
Background & Relevance
The field of computational linguistics is rapidly evolving, with increasing intersections with areas such as linguistics, speech processing, information retrieval, and multimodal processing. Workshops at these conferences serve as vital forums for discussing innovative research, sharing best practices, and addressing challenges within the community. By encouraging diverse participation, these workshops aim to enhance the richness of discussions and broaden the scope of research presented.
Key Details
- Proposal Submission Deadline: September 23, 2019
- Notification of Acceptance: October 20, 2019
- Conference Venues:
- ACL 2020: Seattle, Washington, USA (July 5-10, 2020)
- COLING 2020: Barcelona, Spain (September 13-18, 2020)
- EMNLP 2020: Barceló Bávaro Convention Centre, Dominican Republic (November 8-12, 2020)
- AACL/IJCNLP 2020: Suzhou, China (December 4-7, 2020)
- Submission Format: Proposals must be submitted as PDF documents, limited to two pages.
Eligibility & Participation
This call is open to all researchers and practitioners in the field of computational linguistics and related disciplines. Proposals should reflect a commitment to diversity and inclusion, particularly encouraging participation from underrepresented groups in the field.
Submission or Application Guidelines
Proposals should include the following elements:
– Title and brief description of the workshop topic.
– Names, affiliations, and email addresses of the organizers, along with their research interests and expertise.
– A list of confirmed Programme Committee members, aiming for at least 75% confirmation at the time of submission.
– Information on invited speakers and funding sources, if applicable.
– Efforts to ensure demographic diversity among organizers and participants.
– Estimated number of attendees and any associated shared tasks.
– Description of any special requirements or technical needs.
– Preferred conference venue(s) and any logistical constraints.
– Historical data on previous workshops, if applicable.
Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Softconf START conference management system at Softconf START.
Additional Context / Real-World Relevance
The workshops at these conferences are crucial for advancing research in NLP and computational linguistics. They provide opportunities for networking, collaboration, and the dissemination of cutting-edge research. By fostering an inclusive environment, these workshops aim to address the demographic imbalances present in the field and promote a diverse range of perspectives.
Conclusion
Researchers and practitioners are encouraged to submit their workshop proposals by the deadline of September 23, 2019. This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to the ongoing dialogue in computational linguistics and to shape the future of research in this dynamic field. For further inquiries, please reach out to the workshop co-chairs at workshops-all-2020@googlegroups.com.
Category: CFP & Deadlines
Tags: nlp, computational linguistics, acl, emnlp, coling, aacl-ijcnlp, workshops, research proposals
