ACM Europe Seasonal Schools Working Group

Mission

The ACM Seasonal Schools Working Group (SEAS-WG) is dedicated to advancing education and research in computing by fostering high-quality learning experiences. Its mission is to identify, support, and promote seasonal schools that address both emerging and well-established topics in computing. These schools provide a unique platform for in-depth exploration, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among researchers and students, complementing traditional conferences and workshops. By developing a growing portfolio of school offerings, the group aims to empower the next generation of computing professionals and strengthen the global research ecosystem.

The purpose of this document and the operating procedures herein is to guide and support the consistent and orderly execution of the ACM Europe Seasonal School Working Group. The document must be approved by the ACM Europe Council. All WG activities shall adhere to the ACM Code of Ethics and ACM policies.

Scope and Responsibilities of the SEAS-WG

The SEAS-WG is responsible for:

• Reviewing and approving proposals for seasonal schools.
• Setting quality standards and guidelines for schools.
• Liaising with ACM Europe Council and ACM HQ for compliance and support.
• Promoting diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in all school activities.

Reporting

The WG shall submit an annual report to the ACM Europe Council summarizing activities, school evaluations, and recommendations.

Chair of the ACM Europe SEAS-WG

SEAS-WG shall be led by a Chair  appointed  by the ACM Europe Council Chair. In addition to the Chair, the WG shall consist of at least three (3) members, nominated by the Chair of the WG. The term of the chair will be three (3) years with one (1)  re-appointment. The chair reports to the ACM Europe Council Chair.

Eligibility for the SEAS-WG

To be eligible for WG membership, a person must be:

• an ACM member
• compliant with all ACM policies in alignment with ACM’s Privacy Policy and Sanctions Database
• having expertise in organizing conferences, schools
• serving or have served in leading roles in conferences, journals, or similar activities.

Term and Responsibilities of a SEAS-WG member

The term for a SEAS-WG member will be two (2) years with up to one (1) re-appointment. The responsibilities include:

• Participating in the evaluation and selection process of the seasonal schools
• Attending WG meetings (typically online)
• Giving (either online or physically) a presentation for the working group in seasonal schools.
• Contributing to the post-evaluation of schools and reporting
• Promoting seasonal schools within the ACM community and beyond
• Contributing to the strategic planning of the WG, e.g. by suggesting new topics, formats, or partnerships for future seasonal schools.

Conflict of Interest

• Members must disclose any conflicts of interest when evaluating school proposals.

• Members with conflicts shall recuse themselves from related decisions.

Rotation Processes for SEAS-WG Members

To support continuity and innovation, WG Members and the Chair shall be appointed such that at least 2 of the 4 people in the group are reappointed

Working Group Members

Georgia Koutrika (Athena Research Center) (chair)

Angela Bonifati (Lyon 1 University)

Fabrizio Gagliardi (Barcelona Supercomputing Center)

Ana I. Pereira (Instituto Politécnico de Bragança)

Yannis Velegrakis (Computer Science, Utrecht University)

Working Group Past Members

Natasa Milic-Frayling (Intact Digital)

Enrico Nardelli (University of Roma "Tor Vergata")