Semantic Technology for Intelligence, Defense, and Security (STIDS 2024)

Conference Dates

October 22-23, 2024

Classified Session

October 24, 2024

George Mason University, Potomac Science Center, 650 Mason Ferry Avenue, Woodbridge VA 22191

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

STIDS 2024 serves as a confluence for distinguished scholars and researchers, fostering an environment of intellectual exchange and collaboration. Delve into sessions rich with cutting-edge research and discussions that challenge and expand the current boundaries of knowledge. This gathering is an essential platform for those seeking to engage with the latest innovations in their field, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking and professional growth.

Call for Papers: Twelfth International Conference

STIDS 2024 invites submissions across a diverse range of topics, including but not limited to, data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and semantic technologies. We seek original, high-quality papers that offer research contributions, innovative practices, and insightful findings. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a scholarly dialogue that shapes future directions in these critical and dynamic fields.

Topics of interest

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Paper and Tutorial Submission Deadline: 
    September 22, 2024
  • Notification of Acceptance: 
    October 1, 2024
  • Camera-Ready Paper Deadline (Post-conference): 
    October 31, 2024

tALK STRUCTURE

30 minutes for each talk 

(20m presentation + 10m Q&A)

Unless otherwise communicated, talks are planned to be held in-site and only in-site

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Submissions of technical papers or extended abstracts are welcomed. Each submission will be evaluated for acceptability by at least two members of the Program Committee. Decisions about acceptance will be based on relevance to the above topic list, originality, potential significance, and clarity. Because all accepted papers are to be presented at the conference, we will require that at least one of the submitting authors must be a registered participant committed to attending STIDS 2024.

Submissions are accepted only in electronic format and must closely follow the US Letter version of the IEEE format for conference proceedings. For complete details and to download LATEX or MS Word templates, choose the US Letter size from the IEEE’s Manuscript Template. Technical papers must be between six and eight pages, including figures. Extended abstracts must be no longer than three pages. Submissions outside these limits will not be reviewed. In addition, papers that, at the time of submission, are under review for or have already been published in or accepted for publication in a journal or another conference will not be accepted to the STIDS conference.

The EasyChair submission page can be found here.

All papers accepted to STIDS 2024 will be presented during the conference and published in the conference proceedings, which will be available as a separate publication after the Conference.

Additional Information and a formal call for papers to follow soon. We look forward to reinvigorating this important dialogue.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Andreas Tolk

Chief Scientist at The MITRE Corporation
Adjunct Professor for Computational Modeling and Simulation Engineering (CMSE) at ODU
Fellow of the Society for Modeling and Simulation, Inc.

The STIDS 2024 Keynote by Andreas Tolk will delve into the specifics of hybrid support solutions, focusing on how semantic technology can facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration. Semantic technology plays a crucial role in enhancing interoperability between different tools and methods, addressing infrastructure and implementation challenges, and overcoming conceptual differences within teams. Dr. Tolk, with his extensive experience at The MITRE Corporation, will provide valuable insights into the practical applications of these technologies.

John R. Modlin

Chief Patrol Agent
Tucson Sector
U.S. Border Patrol
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

John R. Modlin is the Chief Patrol Agent of the Tucson Sector, overseeing over 3,100 Border Patrol agents and nearly 400 staff along 262 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border. He previously coordinated FEMA’s efforts in Arizona and California and held various leadership roles in the Miami Sector, including Chief Patrol Agent. Modlin’s extensive career includes operations along the Northern and Southern borders, as well as both U.S. coasts. He has participated in significant operations and managed security for the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. A New Jersey native, he began his career as a Border Patrol agent in 1995 and holds two master’s degrees in Military Arts and International Relations. He lives with his wife and two children.

LISA A. COSTA

Former Chief of Space Operations for Technology and Innovaton – United States Space Force
Former Chief Information Officer – United States Special Operations Command  (SOCOM)

Lisa Costa is the former Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at the U.S. Space Force, leading technological advancements and strategic innovations. She also served at U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), where she directed significant technology initiatives to enhance operational capabilities. Costa’s career at SOCOM and Space Force has been marked by a focus on integrating cutting-edge technologies with military strategies to ensure the U.S. maintains its competitive edge in defense operations. Recently retired, her contributions have left a lasting impact on military technological progress.

Information will be updated as it becomes available.

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LIST OF ATTENDEES

As of October 14, 2024

  • Sabina Azim
  • Shane Babcock
  • Ian Bailey
  • Andreas Beckus
  • Micheal Behun
  • John Beverley
  • Joe Blankenship
  • Andreas Cola
  • Lisa Costa
  • Paul Cripps
  • Alexandre De Barros Barreto
  • Nigel Dewdney
  • Ian Emmons
  • Denise Ferniza
  • Nihar Gudiseva
  • John Gugliotti
  • Ryan Hillard
  • Andrew Hirsch
  • Peggy Hwu
  • Mark Jensen
  • Alex Jordan
  • John Judkins
  • Stephen Kahmann
  • Peter Kaloroumakis
  • Lee Lacy
  • Latonia Lattimore
  • William Lussier
  • Melissa Masters
  • Daniel Maxwell
  • Jon McLellan
  • Martina Melliand
  • Elena Milivinti
  • Bryan Miller
  • Andrew Mitchell
  • Amanda Mitchell
  • John Modlin
  • Vladimir Omelko
  • Neil Otte
  • Chris Partridge
  • Rebecca Rafferty
  • Ashlie Redfield
  • Jennifer Rekas
  • Ryan Riccucci
  • Jorge Rivera
  • Barry Smith
  • Andreas Tolk
  • Charles Twardy
  • Jonathan Vajda
  • Finn Wilson
  • Meris Yates
  • Gideon Zufan