Call for Papers

Models are central tools for mastering complex systems. The topics of developing, using, communicating, and processing models are as diverse as computer science itself. Systems spanning across multiple technical platforms as well as the inclusion of the organizational and technical environment in the design pose additional challenges.

The Modeling conference, organized by the Querschnittsfachausschuss Modellierung of the Gesellschaft für Informatik since 1998, has established itself as a forum for fundamentals, methods, techniques, tools as well as domains and applications of modeling. Experts in the field exchange information about current research results and trends in practice in vibrant discussions.

This year, in addition to the traditional formats for submissions, there will also be a Journal/Conference First Track, inviting contributions to previously published articles in international journals or conferences. More information on these submission formats can be found later in this call. In addition, a doctoral symposium, tutorials, and an industry-forum are planned alongside workshops. Information on submissions to these formats can be found in separate calls.

Submissions in both German and English are welcome.

The Modeling conference 2024 will be organized on the campus of the Hasso Plattner Institute in Potsdam. First-class facilities will be available for the conference; in addition to the scientific program, a broad social program will be organized, including a visit to the Museum Barberini, which is operated by the Hasso Plattner Foundation. The Berlin/Potsdam metropolitan region also offers a variety of opportunities to extend the conference visit.

Topics

The Modeling conference 2024 invites contributions on all aspects of modeling in computer science as well as related fields. The following topics for contribution submissions are therefore suggestions and not meant to be exclusive.

Foundations

• Modeling Languages and their Semantics
• Domain-specific Aspects of Modeling
• Modeling and Large Language Models
• Execution of Models
• Formal Basics of Modeling
• Relationships between Models
• Integration of different Modeling Domains
• Complexity Reduction and Scalability
• Meta-modeling
• Model-based Testing
• Model-based Simulation, e.g. Model-based Operation of Digital Twins
• Model Quality
• Model Transformation, Evolution and Integration
• Model Verification and Validation
• Patterns in Modeling
• Ontologies in Modeling

Methods, Techniques, and Tools

• Aspect-oriented Modeling
• Models for Business/IT Alignment
• Modeling of Chatbots
• Integrated Modeling Methods
• Collaborative Modeling
• Management of Models and Model Engineering
• Model-Driven Architectures and Model-Driven Development
• Models at Runtime
• Modeling of Context-Sensitive Systems
• Modeling Flexibility
• Modeling Tools for Domain-specific Languages
• Model Repositories
• Multi-view Modeling
• Platforms for the Development of Modeling Tools
• Standardization in Modeling

Domains and applications of modeling

• Modeling and Digital Twins
• Requirements Modeling
• Modeling and Artificial Intelligence
• User Modeling
• Business Process Modeling and Analysis
• Modeling of Embedded Systems
• Modeling in Information Technology
• Modeling of Service-oriented IT Systems
• Modeling of Enterprise-wide Ecosystems
• Modeling of Safety-critical Systems
• Modeling of Distributed Operational Information Systems
• Open Models, Open Modeling
• Reference Models for Specific Application Areas
• Enterprise Modeling and Enterprise Architectures

Dates

• Paper submission deadline: 16.10.2023
• Author notification: 27.11.2023
• Submission of camera-ready version: 18.12.2023
• Conference: 12-15.3.2024

Submissions

We look forward to receiving the following types of contributions:

• Main Program: Scientific Contributions: Full papers (14 pages, plus up to 4 pages of bibliography) or short papers (3 pages, plus up to 2 pages of bibliography).
• Journal/Conference-First: Previously published articles in international journals or conferences: Submissions to the scientific program consist of two parts, which should be combined into one PDF.
  • Presentation abstract of max. 200 words (German or English). The submission must be related to an own paper in an international conference or journals related to modeling. The abstract must include the exact name of the conference or journal and the year of publication of the paper. Only submissions of peer-reviewed technical papers that have been accepted in full at the corresponding main conference (or journal) and have not yet been presented at the Modeling meeting will be accepted. Unfortunately, the following submissions cannot be accepted: Short papers, invited papers, contributions to PhD symposia, “New Idea” tracks, tool demonstrations, side panels, workshops, or similar.
  • PDF full text of paper. This paper must have been published or accepted for publication between 2021 and 2023. The presenter must be a (co-)author.

Contributions can be submitted via the Easychair system of modeling 2024. The page limits are strict. The proceedings will be published in the GI series Lecture Notes in Informatics (LNI). The design of the papers is determined by the LNI Guidelines. Contributions will be listed in indexes such as DBLP. Authors may revise accepted scientific papers and submit them to appropriate journals for publication. Please submit your paper(s) to the Easychair site https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=modellierung2024.

Format

Contributions must follow the Author’s Instructions of the LNI Series and be prepared using the provided LaTeX format template for uniform appearance. The LaTeX files must be submitted with the final version of the paper.