Agenda
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
The primary objective of this conference is to share experiences and lessons learned in implementing CMMI® and to give you, the CMMI® user, a voice and access to CMMI® developers and decision makers. You are invited to submit short abstracts (5000 characters max) describing what you would like to present, relative to the listed topics. Presentations on directly related subjects are also welcome. Abstracts should fully describe the planned content and note the relationship to the conference objectives. All abstracts accepted will be presented at the conference in electronic (PowerPoint) format. The abstracts will also be posted on the NDIA website prior to the conference.
Abstracts must be submitted no later than June 29, 2012 via the following web link:
http://application.ndia.org/abstracts/3110
Abstracts will only be accepted through this web link, and all required information must be completed. Upon completion of the required information, you will receive an emailed confirmation.
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE WILL NOT BE EXTENDED THIS YEAR.**
*Conference presenters must register and pay the conference registration fees*
ABSTRACT TOPICS
- CMMI® Implementation Strategies
- Practical Guidance, Experience and Lessons Learned
- CMMI® Benefits, ROI and Performance Improvements
- CMMI® for Services (CMMI®-SVC)
- CMMI® and Acquisition Management
- Measurement and Quantitative Management
- Achieving Higher Maturity & Capability Levels
- SCAMPIsm Appraisal Methods
- Enterprise Process Integration
- Cross-Functional Integration and Process Improvement (SE, SW, HW, PM and other funtions)
- Lean, Six Sigma and CMMI®
- Agile Methods and CMMI®
- Multiple Model-Based Process Improvement and Standards (CMMI®, ISO, etc.)
- Institutionalizing CMMI®: Infrastructure, Tools, Training
- Quality Assurance
- Configuration and Data Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Life Cycle Management
- Integrated Teaming (Acquirers, Developers and Suppliers)
- Expanding CMMI® Adoption to other Domains and Markets
- Emerging Trends and Technologies
- CMMI® Future Plans
ADDITIONAL ABSTRACT TOPICS INCLUDE IMPLEMENTATION DETAIL COVERING SUCH ITEMS AS:
- Project Management
- Software Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Measurement and Metrics
- Life Cycle Considerations
- Software Maintenance
- CMMI®-ISO Considerations
- Systems Acquisition
- Supply Chain Management
- Configuration and Data Management
CALL FOR SESSIONS AND TUTORIALS
We also invite interested parties to submit proposals to Ms. Kelly Seymour, at kseymour@ndia.org for complete sessions on specific CMMI® topics or related set of topics that support the conference theme and objectives, as well as tutorial topics. Proposals should provide details on the specific content/topics being suggested.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Defense, aerospace and commercial companies, CMMI® Transition Partners, Department of Defense organizations, small companies specializing in software and systems engineering development, tools and processes, acquisition, or services, and other government agencies.
WHAT WILL BE PRESENTED?
A wide variety of presentations, including integrated process improvement, Lean/Agile and Six Sigma approaches, and evolving approaches and lessons learned involving SCAMPI (SM) appraisal methods. Discussions on experiences, results, and future plans for evolution of the CMMI® products.