We have received numerous requests to extend the submission deadline.  The conference organizing committee is extending:
 
The Virtual Presentation paper submission deadline: November 5th
Regular Paper submission deadline: October 27th, 2004. 
 
Please pass this extension note to interested colleagues


Conference information at a glance:

The 3rd IBIMA - International Business Information Management Conference

General Theme: E-Business & Organizations in the 21st Century

Location: The Island of Cozumel, Mexico
Date: 14 - 16 December 2004

Conference activities will take place at the elegant 5-stars and AAA 4-diamonds the Presidente Intercontinental Hotel Cozumel Resort.

Website:
http://www.ibima.org
 
Across the waters from Cancun stands the Island of Cozumel in the Caribbean Sea.  A million visitors a year flock to beautiful Cozumel Island, the home of the second largest coral reef in the world.

Conference themes include topics such as e-commerce, m-commerce, e-business, e-government, e-services, and e-transformation among others.

Please visit conference for complete list of themes and tracks  
http://www.ibima.org

IMPORTANT DATES:

- Paper Submission: Now Open
- Notification of Acceptance: Within 3 week from submission date (in most cases)
-Virtual Presentation paper submission deadline: November 5th
- Paper submission deadline Extension: Oct. 27, 2004

Conference proceedings will be published as an e-book on a CD (ISBN: 0-9753393-2-X)


High quality papers in M-Commerce will be further considered for publication in the Journal of International Journal of Mobile Computing and Commerce


IMPORTANT:  Four types of submissions:

1) full research paper: (5000 words) with complete references section

2) Extended abstract or research-in-progress

3) Invited sessions: You can also submit a proposal to organize an invited session/workshop.  A 100-word description of the topic of the session along with your information

4) Virtual presentation: Those who are unable to attend the conference in person but wish to participate in this major international event, virtual presentation is available.  Virtual Presentation allows participants to submit papers for refereeing and publication in the conference proceedings, just like a regular paper.   Virtual participants will receive a full copy of the conference proceedings.


ARRANGED TOURS for conference participants before, during, and after the conference.   Visit the conference website for complete details:
http://www.ibima.org/tours.html

Excellent opportunity to combine a world-class research & intellectual event with the mystical environment of Mayan ruins & the natural beauty of Cozumel

We'll be delighted to meet you in Cozumel.

Sincerely,
Khalid S. Soliman
IBIMA Conference Chair
http://www.ibima.org