The International Symposium on Open Collaboration (2005-2022)

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WikiSym Participants: Skype Chat Channel

By Martin Cleaver, Blended Perspectives, Toronto, Canada

Coming to WikiSym? Want to talk to others who’ll be there? Come join and bookmark our WikiSym Skype Chat Channel!

Over the next few months those at the conference will have the opportunity to discuss the goals and accomplishments in the run up to the event as well as general chat about wikis and their use in organisations.

You’ll need a Skype account and software (http://www.skype.com). If for any reason you have difficulty getting in add me (mrjcleaver on skype) and let me know you need in on WikiSym chat.

2008-05-06
Wikis as Intranets: Come Celebrate Your Success!

By Martin Cleaver, Blended Perspectives, Toronto, Canada

The Wiki Symposium has always had a strong research focus, and I think we can all be proud that academic papers such as the WikiSym survey for usage of Wikis was adopted as the standard text used by Gartner research. Now in it’s fourth year, WikiSym is sure to continue promote other such rigorous studies.

My own role in WikiSym 2008 conference is to look after Demos and Posters. My vision is to see this become a destination in its own right, and in particular to add appeal to businesses and communities.

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2008-05-02
Submission System is Now Open!
Due May 10th:
- Research papers and practitioner reports: submit to cyberchair
- Workshops and panels: submit to workshopsandpanels@wikisym.org
- Tutorials: submit to tutorials@wikisym.org
Due June 11th:
- Demos and posters: submit to demosandposters@wikisym.org
- DoctoralSpace proposals: submit to chair@wikisym.org
- WikiFest submissions: submit to wikifest@wikisym.org
2008-04-29
Babel Wiki ’08: Workshop on Cross-Lingual Collaboration

Sébastien Paquet, Alain Désilets and Xavier de Pedro are putting together a workshop for WikiSym 2008, on the topic of Cross-Lingual Collaboration:

http://babelwiki.notlong.com/

2008-04-22
Five Reasons Why You Should Speak at WikiSym 2008
Have you submitted your WikiSym proposal yet? The deadline for submitting research papers, practitioner reports, workshops, panels, and tutorials is 3 May—that’s just 3 weeks away! Why should you submit a proposal to present:
1. It’s the conference for discussing & sharing wiki research & practice.
2. Share your wiki adoption strategies at the first-ever WikiFest.
3. Get valuable feedback and ideas from fellow wiki experts.
4. It’s in Porto, a wonderful and historical city!
5. It’s fun! You’ll build great relationships with the people you meet!
I’m looking forward to reviewing your proposal – submit it today!
- Research papers and practitioner reports: submit to cyberchair
- Workshops and panels: submit to workshopsandpanels@wikisym.org
- Demos and posters: submit to demosandposters@wikisym.org
- Tutorials: submit to tutorials@wikisym.org
- WikiFest submissions: submit to wikifest@wikisym.org
2008-04-16
WikiSym 2008: Full Call for Papers

The International Symposium on Wikis

http://www.wikisym.org/ws2008/

September 8-10, 2008, Porto, Portugal

In-cooperation with ACM SIGWEB * ACM-DL Archived

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2008-03-13
Survey on Wiki Adoption

From Lin Weizhang <b08249@gmail.com>:

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am currently conducting an academic questionnaire survey on Wiki technology. The survey title is called “Survey on Adoption of Wiki Technology Innovation”.

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2008-03-02
WikiSym 2008: Call For Submissions

The WikiSym 2008 conference web site was launched! Information about important dates, submissions, and the venue is already there. Call for Papers letters will be sent out soon to your mailboxes.

2008-02-12
WikiSym 2008: Date and Location

WikiSym 2008 will take place in Porto, Portugal, from Sept 8-10. Conference chair is Ademar Aguiar and program chair is Mark Bernstein. Stay tuned, as we intend to follow up with the Call for Papers shortly.

2007-12-18
Third Bit of History: WikiSym 2007
WikiSym 2007 took place in Montreal, Canada:
The 2007 conference chair was Alain Desilets and the program chair was Robert Biddle.
2007-12-06