ECSS 2012 is the 8th Summit of deans, department chairs and senior faculty of leading European Computer Science and Informatics faculties, departments, research institutes and laboratories.

Like its previous editions, ECSS 2012 is the meeting place for anyone interested in issues of research, education, and policy in Informatics. It is a unique opportunity to meet some of the leading decision makers in informatics research and education, and discuss the critical issues of the discipline. The Summit is devoted to important and timely strategic issues and trends regarding all aspects of informatics: education, research, funding, entrepreneurship, management, career development, and policies.

Traditionally, ECSS conferences are organized by Informatics Europe --the association of computer science departments and research laboratories in Europe-- in collaboration with a host institution, active member of the association. The ECSS 2012 is hosted by the Facultat d'Informatica de Barcelona, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya and will be held in Barcelona, Spain, on November 19-21, 2012.

ECSS2012 website