Call for Papers First International Conference on Intelligence Analysis Methods and Tools 2-6 May, 2005 MITRE, McLean, VA, USA Aims and Scope Supported by the Assistant Director of Central Intelligence for Analysis and Production, this first international conference aims to report fundamental, novel, and operationally significant advances in the art of intelligence analysis and the associated science and technology support from national, military, academic and competitive intelligence communities. Analytic communities are continually challenged by the need to analyze massive volumes, velocities, and varieties of multilingual and multimedia data. This situation occurs in multiple disciplines including HUMINT, SIGINT, IMINT, MASINT, OSINT. This occurs in multiple domains including but not limited to terrorism, politics, economics, chemical, nuclear, and biological weapons of mass destruction, information assurance, science and technology, and industry analysis. Challenges have fueled opportunities for analytic tool developers, educators, and business process owners that support analytic communities in the management of knowledge, information and data sources. Substantial government, commercial and academic R&D activities require a forum for knowledge sharing about intelligence analysis theories, methodologies and tools. Participants and Audience Intended participants include analysts, analytic tool program managers, analytic tool vendors, scientists and engineers, policy makers, and others who aim to enhance the performance (unaided and machine aided) of human analysts. The conference will include both classified and unclassified sessions to facilitate appropriate levels of information sharing and knowledge exchange. Topics: Analytic Methods and Tools To be effective, analytic tools require sound underlying methods of analysis. Therefore, this forum will bring together research aimed at advancing the frontiers of analysis methods and analytic tools to meet new practical challenges and opportunities. Original submissions on unpublished research in all aspects of analysis and analytic tools are welcome in the form of 6 page papers, 2 page tutorial or workshop proposals, or 1 page panel proposals. Criteria for selection will include quality, clarity, originality, relevance, and operational significance of results as judged by expert peer review. Detailed guidelines will be posted at: https://analysis.mitre.org. Include your name, address, email, and telephone and submit electronically to the conference coordinator, Paula MacDonald at pmmmac@mitre.org. Key Submission Dates Submissions Due: January 14, 2005 Acceptance Notifications: February 15, 2005 Camera Ready Copy Due: March 15, 2005 Conference: May 2-6, 2005