4th International Conference on Computational Models of Argument (COMMA 2012)

COMMA is a regular forum for presentation and exchange of the latest research results related to computational aspects of argumentation.

The technical programme of COMMA 2012 includes 28 full presentations, 17 presentations of short papers, and 13 system demonstrations. A special track is devoted to innovative applications.

Aims and scope

Argumentation is an exciting research topic in artificial intelligence, with a broad spectrum of research activities ranging from theory to applications. The International Conference on Computational Models of Argument (COMMA) is a regular forum for presentation and exchange of the latest research results related to computational aspects of argumentation. After the successful editions in Liverpool (2006), Toulouse (2008) and Desenzano del Garda (2010), COMMA 2012 will be held in Vienna in September 2012.

Topics

Topics include, but are not limited to:

•  Formal, semi-formal and informal models for argumentation
•  Dialogue based on argumentation
•  Strategies in argumentation
•  Argumentation and game theory
•  Argumentation and probability
•  Argumentation and narrative
•  Analogical argumentation
•  Computational properties of argumentation
•  Reasoning about action and time with argumentation
•  Decision making based on argumentation
•  Argumentation in agent and multi-agent systems
•  Argumentation for coordination and coalition formation
•  Argumentation-based negotiation
•  Argumentation, trust and reputation
•  Argumentation and human-computer interaction
•  Systems for learning through argument
•  Implementation of argumentation systems
•  Tools for supporting argumentation

Proceedings

The proceedings for the conference will be published by IOS Press in  the "Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications" series. The length of each submission should not exceed 12 pages. Authors should prepare their submission following the instructions by IOS Press available from the conference website.

Registration

COMMA 2012 registration fee includes lunches for three workshop days, coffee breaks, one ticket for the social event, and copy of the proceedings. Registration is made online via the following link:

http://www.kr.tuwien.ac.at/events/comma2012/registration.php

• Discounted Early Registration ends: July 4, 2012
• Late Registration ends: August 30, 2012
• On-site registration will be possible during the conference.

Accommodation

Details on accommodation can also be found on the registration site:

http://www.kr.tuwien.ac.at/events/comma2012/registration.php

Student grants

A limited number of student grants is available for participation in COMMA 2012. Each grant will cover the registration fee and will provide a contribution to the accommodation costs. The students who want to apply for this grant write an email to [email protected] providing

• a proof of full-time student status (copy of valid student ID card or letter from their institution or program director),
• a short justification confirming that the attendance to COMMA 2012 could not be financed by other means such as project funds,
• whether you are a coauthor of an accepted paper/system demonstration at COMMA 2012.

The deadline for applying to the student grants is July 1, 2012.

Contact

[email protected]