データベース学会の皆様
大阪大学の天方と申します。
8月25日から27日に大阪大学中之島キャンパスにて
19th International Symposium on Spatial and Temporal Data(SSTD)
が開催されます。
https://sstd2025.github.io/index.html
(アブストラクト締め切りが4月27日、論文締切が5月4日)
時空間データを扱う研究を広くスコープとしており、
DEIM2025で発表されている研究でもスコープ内のものが多数見受けられます。
また、ロングペーパーだけでなく、ショートーペーパー、デモペーパー、インダストリアルペーパーも受け付けております。
SSTDはこれまでシングルセッションで発表を設けており、会議の規模も大きすぎません。
また、時空間データに関する研究において世界をリードする研究者によって運営されており、ネットワーキングの絶好の機会かと存じます。
投稿をご検討いただけますと幸いです。
以下、CFPとなります。
どうぞよろしくお願いいたします。
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19th International Symposium on Spatial and Temporal Data, 25-27 August
2025, Osaka, Japan
Website:
https://sstd2025.github.io/index.html
There are four sections in the following:
A. Call for Research / Demo / Industry Track Papers
B. Call for Thesis and Dissertation Workshop Track Papers
C. Call for Tutorial Proposals
D. Attractions/Events in Osaka
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# A. Call for Research / Demo / Industry Track Papers
Scope: The 19th International Symposium on Spatial and Temporal Data (SSTD)
expands its scope beyond traditional databases to embrace the broader and
rapidly evolving landscape of spatial and temporal data. While previous
editions focused on foundational database systems and techniques, this
year’s symposium welcomes research that addresses the full spectrum of
challenges and innovations in managing, analyzing, and leveraging spatial
and temporal data. We invite contributions spanning data management,
analytics, mining, machine learning, visualization, and real-world
applications across diverse domains, reflecting the growing significance of
spatial and temporal data in today's data-driven world. This expanded scope
aims to foster interdisciplinary discussions and accommodate emerging
trends where spatial and temporal data intersect with cutting-edge
technologies.
SSTD 2025 solicits submissions in three tracks.
-Research Track
Authors are invited to submit long and short research papers presenting
original contributions. The selection criteria include quality, novelty,
correctness, and relevance to SSTD.
The short research papers are expected to discuss exciting new work that is
not yet mature enough for a long paper. In particular, novel but
significant proposals will be considered for acceptance to this category
despite not having gone through extensive experimental validation or
lacking a strong theoretical foundation.
-Demo Track
We invite authors to submit demo papers featuring systems that are fully
developed or currently under development but reasonably complete and
mature. Demonstration proposals will be evaluated based on their novelty,
technical innovations, the challenges being addressed, and the overall
practical appeal of the showcased system.
-Industry Track
We invite the submission of industry papers that highlight practical
applications, address real-world challenges, share original insights and
demonstrate the successful translation of research into impactful solutions
for businesses and organizations.
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## Topics of Interest
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following in the
context of spatial, temporal, and spatio-temporal data.
-Spatial Foundations
*Spatial and temporal data models, representations, and standards
*Computational geometry algorithms
*Theoretical frameworks and complexity analysis
*Spatial approximation, sampling, and compression strategies
*Topological, geometric, and semantic relationships
-Spatial Data Mining, Machine Learning, and Analytics
*Foundation models and LLMs for spatial data
*Data warehousing and decision support
*Pattern recognition, clustering, and outlier detection
*Predictive modeling and forecasting
*Integration of deep learning and Geo-AI techniques
*Recommender systems
-Spatial Statistical Analysis
*Spatial autocorrelation and regression models
*Spatial point process analysis
*Geostatistical methods
*Bayesian models
*Analysis of spatial heterogeneity
*Spatio-temporal statistical methods
-Data Management and Storage
*Data types and query languages
*Database design and conceptual modeling
*Storage and retrieval techniques
*Access methods and indexing
*Query processing and optimization
*Distributed and cloud-based architectures
*Stream processing and real-time indexing
*Moving objects applications
*Methods for data integration and harmonization
-Spatial Networks and Graphs
*Transportation and mobility analytics
*Network modeling and route optimization
*Graph-based techniques
*Sensor networks
-Geographic Information Retrieval (GIR)
*Spatially-aware search engines
*Geotagging and geographic text analysis
*Location-based information retrieval
*Integration of spatial and textual data
*Ontologies and taxonomies
*Semantic analysis of geographic entities
*Spatial-keyword search
-Visualization and Interaction
*Novel visualization techniques
*Human-computer interaction
*AR/VR environments and immersive visualizations
-Quality, Uncertainty, Fairness and Privacy
*Data quality assessment and cleaning
*Handling uncertainty and incomplete data
*Privacy-preserving methods
*Data bias, fairness, transparency
-Applications and Emerging Domains
*Location-based services and social networks
*Experiments and performance evaluation
*Smart cities and urban planning
*Public health and emergency management
*IoT-based sensor networks
*Computer vision for spatial data
*Crowdsourcing and user-generated content
*Indoor spaces and mobility
*Spatial quantum modeling
*New hardware platforms
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## Submission Instructions
Submissions for the three tracks should be done from the link
https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/SSTD2025 selecting the appropriate
track.
Submissions should be formatted using the double-column ACM SIG Conference
Proceedings template found at:
http://www.acm.org/publications/proceedings-template.
If you use Overleaf, you can access the ACM official template found at:
https://www.overleaf.com/gallery/tagged/acm-official#.WOuOk2e1taQ. This
template requires switching the document class from "manuscript" to
"sigconf" to ensure the required double-column format.
Submissions cannot have been or be submitted to another venue while being
reviewed at SSTD and must have significant new content compared to previous
publications.
Long research papers and industry papers are limited to 10 pages. Short
research papers and demo papers are limited to 4 pages. These page limits
exclude the references.
The review process is single-blind: the reviewers are not identified, while
author names are listed in the submission.
The fair use of AI tools is permitted and must comply with the ACM policies
regarding AI tools in authorship and the peer-reviewing process. For more
information, please see:
https://www.acm.org/publications/policies and
https://www.acm.org/publications/policies/frequently-asked-questions
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## Important Dates
Abstract submission (all tracks): April 27, 2025
Paper submission deadline (all tracks): May 4, 2025
Notification date: July 1, 2025
Camera-ready: July 15, 2025
All deadlines refer to 23:59 in the AoE (Anywhere on Earth) time zone.
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# B. Call for Thesis and Dissertation Workshop Track Papers
We are pleased to announce the first edition of the Thesis and Dissertation
Workshop Track. This new track offers a unique opportunity for Ph.D.
candidates to share their research with the SSTD community. Early-stage
Ph.D. students can present their preliminary studies, receive feedback, and
explore new research opportunities. For later-stage Ph.D. students, this
track offers an opportunity to present their recent results and share their
work with the community. Submissions will be evaluated based on the
research stage: papers from early-stage students will be assessed on the
originality and potential impact of their research directions, while papers
from later-stage students will be evaluated primarily on their results and
overall contributions to the field.
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## Topics of Interest
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following in the
context of spatial, temporal, and spatio-temporal data.
-Spatial Foundations
-Spatial Data Mining, Machine Learning, and Analytics
-Spatial Statistical Analysis
-Data Management and Storage
-Spatial Networks and Graphs
-Geographic Information Retrieval (GIR)
-Visualization and Interaction
-Quality, Uncertainty, Fairness, and Privacy
-Applications and Emerging Domains
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## Important Dates
Paper submission deadline (Thesis and Dissertation Workshop Track): May 18,
2025
Notification date: July 1, 2025
Camera-ready: July 15, 2025
All deadlines refer to 23:59 in the AoE (Anywhere on Earth) time zone.
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## Submission Guidelines
Papers are limited to 4 pages, including the references. Submissions for
the track should be made using the link
https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/SSTD2025 choosing the SSTD2025 Theses
and Dissertations workshop track.
Submissions should be formatted using the double-column ACM SIG Conference
Proceedings template found at:
http://www.acm.org/publications/proceedings-template.
If you use Overleaf, you can access the ACM official template found at:
https://www.overleaf.com/gallery/tagged/acm-official#.WOuOk2e1taQ. This
template requires switching the document class from "manuscript" to
"sigconf" to ensure the required double-column format.
Submissions cannot have been or be submitted to another venue while being
reviewed at SSTD and must have significant new content compared to previous
publications.
The review process is single-blind: the reviewers are not identified, while
author names are listed in the submission.
The fair use of AI tools is permitted and must comply with the ACM policies
regarding AI tools in authorship and the peer-reviewing process. For more
information, please see:
https://www.acm.org/publications/policies and
https://www.acm.org/publications/policies/frequently-asked-questions
==============================================================
# C. Call for Tutorial Proposals
We invite proposals for tutorials of general interest to the
spatio-temporal data management/database/mining research and development
community. Topics relevant to the SSTD conference are encouraged, with
particular emphasis on emerging research areas or well-established fields
that remain highly relevant. We welcome proposals that offer a
comprehensive and insightful overview of the chosen topic, covering related
literature. While presenters are welcome to highlight exemplary works, the
tutorial should not focus exclusively on the presenters' own contributions.
Proposals must specify the intended length of the tutorial (up to 1.5
hours). If proposing multiple topics or a broader scope, please ensure the
content is suitable for the 1.5-hour format. Additionally, proposals should
indicate any previous venues where all or part of the tutorial has been
presented and describe how this version differs from past iterations. The
proposal should also define the target audience, outline the expected
prerequisite knowledge, and explain the anticipated benefits for
participants.
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## Important Dates
Important dates are listed as follows:
- Tutorial submission due: May 4, 2025 (Sunday)
- Notification of acceptance: June 4, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Camera-ready copy due: TBD
All deadlines are Anywhere on Earth (AoE).
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## Submission Guidelines
Tutorial proposals should be submitted via email to all two chairs (see
contact details below). Submissions should be at most 4 (four) pages,
excluding references, with the [same format](
https://sstd2025.github.io/submit.html) as SSTD2025 research papers.
Each submission should include the following information:
### Tutorial Title
- Tutorial Presenters: Name, affiliation, email, postal address, phone
number, and a brief bio highlighting the presenters' expertise in the
tutorial domain.
- Length: Specify the proposed length (up to 1.5 hours). Please ensure the
content fits within the maximum duration.
### Abstract
- Scope and Depth: Provide a detailed outline of the topics to be covered,
including their scope and depth. If available, include a URL to previous
slides or materials for evaluation purposes.
- Hands-on Tutorial: Indicate whether the tutorial will include hands-on
components. Specify any required operating systems, software, tools, or
equipment that attendees need to bring.
- Target Audience: Describe the intended audience, the expected
prerequisites, the relevance of the tutorial to SSTD, and the anticipated
benefits for participants.
- Prior Offerings: If any part of the tutorial has been presented
previously, provide details such as the event dates, locations, and URLs to
associated slides or notes. Highlight how this proposal differs from
previous versions.
- References: A list of primary references that will be covered during the
tutorial.
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## Tutorial Chairs
Xue Hao, University of New South Wales
Yuxuan Liang, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
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# D. Attractions/Events in Osaka
## Expo 2025
A World Expo is an event that brings together people and innovations from
around the world in an effort to address issues facing humankind on a
global scale. The Osaka Expo 1970, the first World Expo held in Japan and
Asia, became a symbol of Japan's rapid economic growth and remains one of
the country's most significant events. Twenty years after the Aichi Expo
2005, Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai will welcome the international community back
to Japan.
*Schedule: April 13 to October 13, 2025 (184 days, including SSTD 2025
period: August 25-27)
*Venue: Yumeshima, Osaka (30-min by Osaka Metro from the SSTD 2025 venue)
*Website:
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/
## Osaka Castle Park
Osaka Castle stands as one of Japan's most iconic landmarks, playing a
crucial role in the country's unification during the sixteenth century. The
castle museum showcases the history of both the castle and the city through
exhibits of historical artifacts, including samurai armor, weapons, and
important documents. Visitors can enjoy panoramic city views from the
castle tower, while the surrounding park is particularly famous for its
cherry blossoms in spring.
*Access: 20-min from the Nakanoshima Station (5-min by Osaka Metro plus
15-min walk)
*Website:
https://osakacastlepark.jp/?lang=en
## Dotonbori District
Dotonbori represents Osaka's most popular entertainment district and
culinary destination. This energetic area is renowned for its spectacular
neon signs, iconic 3D signage (including the famous Glico Running Man), and
an abundance of restaurants serving authentic Osaka cuisine. Visitors
should try local specialties such as takoyaki (octopus dumplings),
okonomiyaki (savory pancakes), and kushikatsu (breaded and deep-fried
skewers).
*Access: 30-min from the Nakanoshima Station (15-min by Osaka Metro plus
15-min walk)
*Website:
http://www.dotonbori.or.jp/en/
## Nakanoshima Island
The SSTD 2025 venue, Osaka University Nakanoshima Center, is located on
Nakanoshima Island, a sophisticated district in central Osaka just 5
minutes by metro or a pleasant 15-minute walk from Osaka Station. This
unique island, formed by the Dojima and Tosabori rivers, serves as Osaka's
cultural and business center, where historic architecture harmoniously
coexists with modern museums, galleries, and office towers.
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