ACM India IndiCS (Second Edition)

October 10, 2023

ACM India is excited to announce the second edition of IndiCS (Computer Science Seminars in India), a new initiative aimed at fostering high-quality research interactions between researchers, practitioners, and advanced students. The IndiCS seminar series replaces the Mysore Park Workshop series that was operational from 2010 to 2017. The latest IndiCS seminar on "Continuous Methods in Discrete Optimization and Complexity" is being held from October 16-20, 2024 at the Infosys Mysore campus. Future editions of IndiCS may be held at other locations as well.

The Ethos of IndiCS

IndiCS is a series of focused and immersive research gatherings held in various locations across India. These gatherings provide a unique opportunity for participants to engage in in-depth discussions, share ideas, and establish new collaborations. Unlike traditional conferences, IndiCS emphasizes active participation and informal interactions among attendees.

Salient features:

  • Any group of CS researchers or practitioners is open to submitting a proposal, with at least one proposer based in India.
  • Deadlines: Two submission deadlines annually:
    • December 31, 2024: For seminars in autumn/winter of 2025.
    • June 30, 2025: For seminars in spring/summer of 2026.
  • Duration: Typical seminars will last 3-5 days and can include an optional instructional school for 1-2 days.
  • Participation is by invitation only, limited to 45 participants.
  • A Scientific Committee will evaluate all proposals competitively for quality and relevance.
  • IndiCS is not tied to a specific location; seminars can be hosted at any of the pre-approved venues conducive to interaction.
  • ACM India will offer capped financial support for student participants from India, including boarding, lodging, and travel.

Next Deadline for Proposal Submissions: December 31, 2024

For the link to the submission portal and more details about the program, please visit the IndiCS webpage.

IndiCS Steering Committee:

  • Rakesh Agrawal (Data Insights Laboratories)
  • Gargi B. Dasgupta (IBM Research)
  • Rupak Majumdar (Max-Planck Institute for Software Systems)
  • Tulika Mitra (National University of Singapore)
  • Madhavan Mukund (Chennai Mathematical Institute, Chair )
  • Sriram Rajamani (Microsoft Research India)
  • Venkatesh Raman (The Institute of Mathematical Sciences)
  • Sudeshna Sarkar (Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur)

We look forward to receiving high-quality proposals for IndiCS!