2012 TAC conference & Exhibition
October 14-17 ~ Fredericton, New Brunswick
Transportation: Innovations and Opportunities
Call for Papers
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) is now organizing the technical program for its 2012 conference. The purpose of the Call for Papers is to solicit abstracts for the technical paper sessions. The abstract (maximum length of 200-400 words) must be submitted online and meet submission criteria.
Once you have reviewed the submission criteria, you may submit your abstract for the technical paper sessions to respond to the call. The following deadlines must be respected as no exceptions will be granted.
| Action | Deadlines (2011-12) |
| Call for abstracts | November 14 |
| Submission of abstracts | December 18 |
| Reviews of abstracts by TAC | December 20 - January 31 |
| Acceptance or rejection notification | Sent out as of February 3 |
| Submission of full papers for final review | March 16 |
| Full paper review by TAC | March 19 - April 27 |
| Final acceptance, rejection or need for revisions | Sent out April 30 |
| Submission of revised papers (if requested) | May 18 |
The 2012 conference theme, Transportation: Innovations and Opportunities, which should be interpreted in its broadest sense, will focus on innovative programs, techniques or processes as well as emerging opportunities for creating a more sustainable transportation system.
The conference program includes technical paper sessions, panel discussions and workshops.
Please note:
- Workshops will be held on Wednesday, October 17.
- Panel discussions will take place throughout the conference.
- Panel discussions and workshops will feature invited speakers. They are outlined to illustrate the wide variety of topics that will be covered at TAC’s conference. More information on panel discussions and workshops will be provided at a later date.
For the 2012 conference, TAC also plans to organize a limited number of poster sessions in order to allow for greater interaction between authors and delegates.
These sessions will be developed based on an assessment of the abstracts received in response to the call for papers.
In Edmonton, we celebrated successes. In Fredericton, we will continue to build on them by gathering and exchanging relevant ideas and information through a comprehensive trade show, numerous technical tours, paper sessions, panel discussions and workshops. The importance of transportation to Canada’s economic well-being and our role in promoting innovation in transportation will be showcased in a cosmopolitan city offering both choice and diversification.
Good luck with your submission! We appreciate your interest in partnering with TAC to build a great educational program.