Apologies for cross-posting. Appreciate if you can distribute this CFP to your network. **************************************************************************************** BIOMA 2018 8th International Conference on Bioinspired Optimization Methods and their Applications 16-18 May 2018 Paris, France http://bioma2018.sciencesconf.org/ **************************************************************************************** The 8th International Conference on Bioinspired Optimization Methods and their Applications BIOMA 2018 will be held in Paris (France) on May 16-18, 2018. http://bioma2018.sciencesconf.org/ BIOMA is one of the main events focusing on the progress of the area of bioinspired optimization methods and their applications. As in the seven previous editions, BIOMA 2018 will provide an opportunity to the international research community in optimization to discuss recent research results, to develop new ideas and collaborations in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. BIOMA 2018 welcomes papers that cover any aspects of bioinspired optimization research such as new algorithmic developments, high-impact applications, new research challenges, theoretical developments, implementation issues, and experimental studies. BIOMA 2018 strives for a high-quality program that will be completed by a number of invited talks and special sessions. Important dates - Submission deadline Dec 1, 2017 - Notification of acceptance Feb 15, 2018 - Final papers Mar 1, 2018 Paper submission : We will accept submissions in two different formats. - S1: Extended abstracts of a maximum of 3 pages - S2: Long papers of a maximum of 12 pages Proceedings: Accepted papers will be published in the proceedings that will be available at the conference. In addition, a conference Springer book or LNCS (Lectures Notes in Computer Science) is considered. Proposals of invited sessions - Deadline Nov 1, 2017. Contact bioma2018@sciencesconf.org E-G. Talbi (Conference Chair)