Call for papers: VB2012 Dallas

2011-12-01

Helen Martin

Virus Bulletin, UK

Editor: Helen Martin

Abstract

Calling all speakers.

Virus Bulletin is seeking submissions from those wishing to present papers at VB2012, which will take place 26–28 September 2012 at the Fairmont Dallas hotel, Dallas, TX, USA.

The conference will include a programme of 30-minute presentations running in two concurrent streams: Technical and Corporate. Submissions are invited on all subjects relevant to anti-malware, anti-spam and related fields. In particular, VB welcomes the submission of papers that will provide delegates with ideas, advice and/or practical techniques, and encourages presentations that include practical demonstrations of techniques or new technologies.

The deadline for submission of proposals is Friday 9 March 2012. Abstracts should be submitted via the online abstract submission system at http://www.virusbtn.com/conference/abstracts/.

Full details of the call for papers, including a list of topics suggested by the attendees of VB2011, can be found at http://www.virusbtn.com/conference/vb2012/call/.

Any queries should be addressed to [email protected].

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