RGS – IBG Annual International Conference 2009
26 August – 28 August 2009
Royal Geographical Society
Manchester
Enhancing Complex Social Simulations with Automata Systems
Call for Papers
This session aims to bring together researchers to report on progress in diverse types of automata systems in social simulation. We encourage the submission of theoretical, experimental, methodological and application papers related to Cellular Automata (CA) and Agent-Based Modelling (ABM). Papers may include, but are not limited to:
Artificial social systems.
Agents and social networks.
Modelling complexity in social simulations.
Large scale social simulation.
Social behaviour, social actions and interactions.
Models of competition, cooperation and negotiation.
Multi-agent evolution: adaptation and learning.
Hybrid automata models.
Validation and verification of simulation results and simulation systems.
Novel applications of automata systems in ecology and economics.
Utilisation of automata systems in disaster management.
Details of online submission can be found at:
We have secured the agreement of the Applied Spatial Analysis and Policy Journal for a SPECIAL ISSUE based on the conference papers.
Important Dates
Deadline for abstracts: 3 February 2009
Notification of Acceptance: 22 February 2009
For any questions related to this session, please contact either of the conveners mentioned below.
We look forward to your contribution and seeing you in Manchester!
Dr Alison Heppenstall [email protected]
Dr Linda See [email protected]
Nick Malleson [email protected]