2012 Frontiers of Information Science and Technology (FIST) Workshop in Shanghai
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Date: December 10-12, 2012 Location: China Executive Leadership Academy,
Shanghai, China |
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The newly
inaugurated Shanghai Tech and its School of Information
Science and Technology will host a workshop to explore the future
frontiers of information science and technology. The objectives are
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To
present fresh perspectives on the future of information science and technology
(IST);
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To
define future IST research directions in general, and for Shanghai Tech in
particular;
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To
promote a unique collaborative opportunity at Shanghai Tech on IST research.
The organizers
and Shanghai Tech wish to invite world-class experts and future stars in key
areas of information science and technology to congregate in Shanghai for a
four-day workshop. In hosting this
international workshop, Shanghai Tech seeks to gather a broad perspective on
the future development and critical areas for research and education in
information science and technology.