Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) 2012

Now in its 45th year, the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) is one of the longest-standing continuously running scientific conferences. This conference brings together researchers in an aloha-friendly atmosphere conducive to free exchange of scientific ideas. Unique characteristics of the conference include:

- A matrix structure of tracks and themes that enables research on a rich mixture of computer-based applications and technologies.

- Three days of research paper presentations and discussions in a workshop setting that promotes interaction leading to additional research.
- A full day of Symposia, Workshops, and Tutorials.
- A truly international experience with participants usually from over 40 countries, (approximately 50% non-US).
- Papers published in the Proceedings by the IEEE Computer Society Press and carried in the IEEE digital library Xplore. Access to HICSS papers is in the top 2% of IEEE Conferences.
- Paper presentations and discussions which frequently lead to revised and extended papers that are published in journals, books, and special issues.
- A keynote address and distinguished lecture which explore particularly relevant topics and concepts.
- Best Paper Awards in each track which recognize superior research performance.