Groningen, a vivid old city located up north in the Netherlands, is often referred to as the top of the Netherlands. The first European Social Simulation Association conference (formerly SIMSOCVI) to be held on September 18-21 2003 in Groningen has all necessary ingredients to become a top meeting in the field of social simulation. This is the first time ever that social simulation experts from all over Europe and beyond can come together and exchange their recent work under the umbrella of the newly founded ESSA. Therefore, we remind all researchers in social simulation of this opportunity.
Different types of work will fit into the scope of this conference, such as
* formalizing behavioral theory in agent properties,
* simulating social phenomena that emerge from interactions of multiple agents (e.g. the evolution of norms),
* simulating empirically based stylized social facts (e.g., typical dynamics of innovation diffusion) and
* simulating behavior in complex environments (e.g., traffic flows).
Of course this listing is far from complete, and other types of work that are relevant in the context of social simulation social are warmly welcomed. The conference provides an ideal setting for extended presentations and lively discussions.
A time-slot of one full hour and assigned discussants will be available for each presentation. There is also the opportunity of poster presentations.
This conference is supported by:
SOM research school (Systems, Organisation and Management)
ICS research school (The Interuniversity Center for Social Science Theory and Methodology)
GUF - Groningen University Fund