Conference topics
We solicit contributions of original research relevant to the design and management of present and future infrastructure systems. Papers addressing the conference theme, Developing 21st Century Infrastructure Networks, will be especially solicited.
Relevant topics will include, but are not limited to:
- Dealing with complexity challenges Complex adaptive systems, systems-of-systems concepts, large-scale systems, complexity science, innovative modelling approaches, complex network theories, emergent behaviour, multi-actor systems, multi-agent modelling
- Impacts and applications of new technologies Novel ICT applications, intelligent systems, simulation and control, multi-agent control, intelligent communications and transportation
- Flexibility and efficiency of infrasystems Asset management, dealing with uncertainties, flexibility options, standardisation
- Reliability and security in infrastructure service provision Safety, reliability and quality assurance, security engineering, network robustness and resilience, critical infrastructure protection, cyber-security
- Governance of infrastructures Market structures, public values, network regulation
- Other keywords: Redundancy, complexity, interdependence, connectivity, efficiency, scale, network theory, complexity theory, risk management, unpredictability, power law distributions, co-evolution between technology and institutions, coherence, transition of technical and institutional systems, ownership, public budgeting or financing