Proposals in the Topical Areas should address suggestions for speakers (all speakers will be invited – no papers), panel discussions, roundtables, presentation sessions on focus topics, demonstrations of novel or important technologies, and events with other formats that may be effective for furthering the involvement and participation of the attendees.

Topical Areas Proposal Format

Each proposal (maximum 3 pages) must include:

  1. Title of the Topical Area Proposal
  2. Names, Institutions, addresses, and a short biography (up to 200 words) of the organizers
  3. Motivation, background, objective, description of the challenges issues to be covered (1-page max), and timeliness
  4. Structure proposal, tentative invited speakers and panelist and links to their bio
  5. If appropriate, a description of past versions of the previous Topical Area session, the number of attendees, etc.
  6. Public adequacy

How to submit

Proposal submissions are not through EDAS — anyone Interested in submitting a proposal to these tracks should get in contact via e-mail with the corresponding contact persons indicated below:

Contact for Topical Areas Proposal:

Topical Track: Regulation & Governance Co-Chair Remy Lyon
Topical Track: Regulation & Governance Co-Chair Paul Heitmann

Important dates for Blockchain and Beyond Focus Topical Area Proposal Submissions

Proposal submissions: 31 July 2022
Acceptance Notification: 15 August 2022


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