Proposals in the Vertical 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.

Vertical Areas Proposal Format

Each proposal (maximum 3 pages) must include:

  1. Title of the Vertical 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 Vertical 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:


EDAS Link

Contact for Vertical Areas Proposal:

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Important dates for Blockchain and Beyond Focus Vertical Area Proposal Submissions

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