The deadline for paper proposals was September 30, 2008. Demonstration Proposals
will be accepted through December 31, 2008 January 11, 2009 [extended].
4. Acknowledgment
You will receive an email acknowledging your proposal, sent to the address(es) given in your proposal; if you do not receive this today, please email Please make sure your spam filters deliver email from archimuse.com addresses.
Email is the preferred mode of communication for MW2009. Any questions about your proposal should be sent to
5. Proposal Review
MW2009 Program Committee and the MW2009 Co–Chairs will review all proposals and make selections for the conference program.
The Program Committee will communicate its decision by email to the address(es) given in your proposal. Successful proposers must return the Speaker Acceptance Form (PDF).
Acceptance may be conditional upon refining the proposal, and may require the submission of a revised abstract. The Committee may judge that a different format is more appropriate for the proposed content, e.g. a Demonstration rather than a formal Paper, and offer an alternative slot in the program.
The decision of the MW2009 Program Committee is final.
6. Written Papers
Written papers are required for all presentation types except Demonstrations and Workshops (where they may be optionally submitted). Papers are due January 31, 2009, must follow the Guidelines for Papers.
7. Meeting Registration
All paper presenters are expected to register for the full MW2009 conference and pay the appropriate fees. See the Registration page for details.