SATIS ’18

The 1st ACM SIGOPS Summer School on Advanced Topics in Systems

AUGUST 14-17, 2018 | Tromsø, Norway

Main Topic: Distributed Systems

8 Distinguished Speakers
14 x 50-minute lectures
Poster session
Social activities and a boat cruise

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Important Dates

~~Submission (extended):~~ ~~March 28, 2018 (AoE)~~
~~Notification:~~ ~~April 16, 2018 (AoE)~~
~~Registration:~~ ~~May 5, 2018 (AoE)~~
Main Transport (boat): August 14 at 16:45
Summer School check-in: August 14, 2018

News & Updates

Boat departure location

Aug 12, 2018

The port authorities have confirmed that our boat transport will depart from the Prostneset Terminal at 16:45 on August the 14th. The terminal is located in the city center, close to our information desk. Please check our boat page for further information and last...

Preparations for your arrival

Aug 8, 2018

With less than a week to go, we are eagerly anticipating your arrival. Those that arrive too late for our main boat transport, please check our program for scheduled shuttles from the airport to Sommarøy. Note that the shuttles are only sized to...

Boat transport to Sommarøy

Aug 3, 2018

The SATIS organized transport to Sommarøy will be a beautiful boat trip leaving from the city center. To make sure as many as possible can join us, we have postponed departure to 16:45 on August 14th. The trip will take about one hour. The...

Registration problems

Apr 19, 2018

We are experiencing some technical difficulties with our registration provider. Accepted participants will receive information about registration as soon as the bugs are sorted out (formal methods has been suggested). We are sorry for any inconveniences.

New notification date

Apr 4, 2018

Due to the extended submission deadline, we have updated the notification and registration dates. Please check the front page for updated dates.

Submission site closed too early: reopened

Mar 28, 2018

We have received reports that the submission site closed a few hours earlier than the announced deadline. This was due to a timezone issue with HotCRP. The error has been fixed and the submission site is now open again. If you were not able to submit your proposal due...

SATIS 2018 will implement the ACM code of conduct

Mar 22, 2018

The open exchange of ideas and the freedom of thought and expression are central to the aims and goals of SATIS 2018. These require an environment that recognizes the inherent worth of every person and group, that fosters dignity, understanding, and mutual respect,...

Submission deadline extended to 28 March

Feb 28, 2018

The submission deadline has been extended to 28 Mars 2018.

This inaugural summer school on advanced topics in systems will be held on the 30th anniversary of the renowned Arctic 88 Advanced Course on Distributed Systems. It will be held on the picturesque and secluded island of Sommarøy located 36 km (22 mi) west of Tromsø, and 300 km (200 mi) north of the Arctic Circle. Sommarøy is known for its white sand beaches and spectaluar scenery.

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