Performance Testing - a STeP-IN Theme Conference

Call For Speakers

Topics for Paper Submission:

        •   Aspects to planning for performance evaluation
        •   Assessing performance data
        •   Software performance patterns/anti-patterns
        •   Evaluating performance of large scale systems
        •   Experiences related to tools for performance testing
        •   System modeling and evaluation
        •   Performance evaluation of Web systems, Client–server systems,              real-time systems etc.
        •   Performance evaluation techniques
        •   Mathematical models for performance modeling/evaluation

Authors of selected papers will be invited to present the papers at the Conference for time-slots of 30 mins or 45 mins (including Q&A) for all categories as under.
Categories:
        •   Performance Benchmarking / Scalability / Reliability
        •   Modelling / Performance Tuning / Optimization / Fault Tolerance /              High Availability
        •   Techniques / Process / Methodology / Frameworks / Utilities
        •   Best Practice – Case Study Supported

Guidelines for Paper Submission:
Content Guidelines

        •   Should be original material
        •   Must be practical & implementation-focused
        •   Must show examples, practical applications, cause & effect, and be              supported by case studies
        •   Company confidential information should NOT be disclosed.
        •   Must have a well-defined focus on the chosen topic / presentation
        •   Should NOT be a marketing / sales / product demo*
        •   Should completely discuss the subject matter
        •   Content should advance the Body of Knowledge for quality              professionals
        •   Sales pitches or distribution of marketing materials during              presentations are strictly prohibited. All product demos,              marketing / sales presentations would come under a sponsored and              notified “Vendor Presentation Slot”

NOTE: Selection is based on rigorous review by the Technical Committee. Any topic of interest, not listed in the brochure, is also welcome.

Documentation Guidelines:

        •   Min 8 pages, Max 12
        •   Line spacing: 1.5
        •   Font size: 10 point

Contents of abstract:

        •   What is the paper all about? i.e. a clear Introduction
        •   Which audience does this paper add most value to?
        •   The content
        •   Where has this applied?
        •   What are the tangible benefits?
        •   What are some of the issues faced and how to handle them/how was             this handled?

Parameters for technical review of papers:

        •   Is the topic innovative/different?
        •   Practical usefulness of this topic
        •   Clarity of thought/expression
        •   How has this benefited your organization?
        •   Layout, grammar, spelling etc.

Deadline for Final Paper Subission
Download Speaker Submission Form
Monday, January 07, 2008: Submission of Complete White paper + Speaker Profile + Speaker Submission form
Wednesday, February 06, 2008: Speakers selection and intimation

Please submit all of the following:

        •   Complete white paper
        •   Speaker profile
        •   Speaker submission form (Filled completely)

Please submit the Complete White paper (minimum – 08 pages; maximum – 12 Pages) + speaker profile in a single Word file, along with the filled in Speaker Submission Form to papers2008@stepinforum.org

* Please note, incomplete entries or entries after the final date of submission will not be entertained.