Requirements engineering conferences: Wither industry tracks?

Abstract

Abstract-This position paper argues that industry tracks have no place in any research conference. Instead, a research conference should always have room for industrial case studies, evaluated according to criteria for empirical research. Such case studies would not be acceptable at a practitioners' industrial conference, just as papers presented at such conferences would not be acceptable at research conferences. It follows as corollary that if researchers want to become familiar with problems and solutions of RE practice, they should visit industrial conferences.

A little rebellion now and then is a good thing: Views on the requirements engineering conference

“…Sadly, the numbers game [5,1] largely dictates the solution space of improving a conference, or a field of research for that matter. Citations, number of publications, and publication venue are important to most researchers.…”

“…The courage part is realized in the willingness to change (and to some extent take risks). Why not try some of the new ideas presented in the position papers ( [1,2]). Even better, why not put all "ideas" up for a vote?…”

“…I am a big believer in renewal, and a little revolution (rebellion 1 ) now and then is definitely a good thing. I found myself agreeing with both papers; the funny thing was that they were disparate, expressing (at least on the surface) two opposite directions and views.…”

“…I found myself agreeing with both papers; the funny thing was that they were disparate, expressing (at least on the surface) two opposite directions and views. The paper by Wieringa et al [1] focused on returning the RE conference to researchers, and removing the industry paper track completely. The two main points were that industry tracks have not been successful in attracting real (or good) industry contributions, or substantial industry presence.…”

“…Weather you subscribe 1 From "A Letter From Thomas Jefferson To James Madison" to one view, or think both are wrong, I think most can rally around the fact that we have challenges.…”