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The International Conference on Behavioral and Social Computing (BESC 2021) aims to become a premier forum in which academic researchers and industry practitioners from data mining, artificial intelligence, statistics and analytics, business and marketing, finance and politics, and behavioral, economic, social, and psychological sciences can present updated research efforts and progresses on foundational and emerging interdisciplinary topics of BESC, exchange new ideas and identify future research directions. Read more
Chair’s Welcome Message
On behalf of the steering committee of the International Conference on Behavioral and Social Computing (BESC2021), I would like to express our gratitude to Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) for hosting and supporting BESC 2021. This will be the first edition of this conference in Qatar and the MENA region. BESC has always been welcoming to new ideas and interdisciplinary research. Our committee includes world-renowned researchers in AI, social networking, social and cyberpsychology, linguistics, and human-computer interaction. We aim to receive quality contributions, and we are committed to providing the best feedback and program to our BESC community.
We look forward to seeing your submissions and to seeing you all in Doha!
Professor Guandong Xu
University of Technology Sydney
Chair of BESC Steering Committee
Dean's Welcome Message
On behalf of the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), it is our honour to host and help organize the 8th International Conference on Behavioural and Social Computing (BESC 2021). I would like to extend my warmest greetings to all the attendees of this excellent event.
CSE aims to be a world-class multidisciplinary college with a significant positive impact on the region and the world, in the fields of science, engineering, and technology. The interdisciplinary nature of this conference is unique in terms of topics, organization team, and scientific committee. BESC synergizes fields like AI, Digital Humanities, Design, and Psychology.
We look forward to seeing high-quality research results presented at the conference and to see the BESC 2021 community growing and becoming internationally recognized in leading these extremely important fields of research and education.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Dr. Mounir Hamdi
Founding Dean - College of Science and Engineering
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
About
The International Conference on Behavioral and Social Computing (BESC 2021) aims to become a premier forum in which academic researchers and industry practitioners from data mining, artificial intelligence, statistics and analytics, business and marketing, finance and politics, and behavioral, economic, social, and psychological sciences can present updated research efforts and progresses on foundational and emerging interdisciplinary topics of BESC, exchange new ideas and identify future research directions.
Following the successful BESC 2014 in Shanghai, China, BESC 2015 in Nanjing, China, BESC 2016 in Durham, NC, USA, BESC 2017 in Krakow, Poland, BESC 2018 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, BESC 2019 in Beijing, China, BESC 2020 in Bournemouth, the United Kingdom, the 8th International Conference on Behavioural and Social Computing (BESC2021) is set to take place at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar, November 9-11, 2021.
About Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), was founded in 2010 to continue fulfilling QF’s vision of unlocking human potential. A homegrown research and graduate studies, the university acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact.
Located within Education City, HBKU seeks to provide unparalleled opportunities where inquiry and discovery are integral to teaching and learning at all levels utilizing a multidisciplinary approach across all focus areas.
HBKU is committed to actively contribute to achieving the Qatar National Vision 2030 by building and cultivating human capacity through an enriching academic experience and an innovative research ecosystem. Through applying creativity to knowledge, students will have the opportunity to discover innovative solutions that are locally relevant and have a global impact.
At HBKU our students, faculty, staff, partners, and leadership all share a common belief in the power of higher education and research to make a positive impact on the development of nations.
More information at www.hbku.edu.qa
About Education City
Qatar Foundation’s flagship initiative is a campus of more than 12 square kilometers that hosts branch campuses of some of the world's leading educational institutes, a homegrown university, and other research, scholastic, and community centers. Together, these institutes make Education City a unique model of academic and research excellence, pioneering a new approach to multidisciplinary, global education and enabling breakthroughs that benefit Qatar and the rest of the world.
Total number of students across our universities and schools: 8,000+
Universities located in Education City: 9
Schools as part of our pre-university education network: 11
More information at https://www.qf.org.qa/education/education-city
About Qatar
Qatar has been an independent sovereign state since 1971. Qatar comprises an 11,500 square kilometer peninsula extending northwards into the Arabian Gulf. It has 563 km of uninterrupted coastline. The country’s population stands at 2.69 million and its capital city is Doha.
Local time is GMT/UCT + 3 hours. There are no daylight savings adjustments.
Qatar has a desert climate with year-round sunshine, very hot summers and mild winters. Mean monthly temperatures range from 17°C in January to 36°C in July, sometimes reaching highs of 40°C+ during the summer. Rain is infrequent, falling in brief showers mainly in winter.
Capital: Doha
Population: 2.69 million
Area: 11,500 sq. km
Language: Arabic
Religion: Islam
Currency: Riyal
Power Connection: The power plugs and sockets are of type D and G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
More information at https://www.visitqatar.qa
Organizers
- Steering Committee Chair:
Guandong Xu, University of Technology Sydney, Australia - General Chair:
Raian Ali, HBKU, Qatar - Program Chairs:
Wajdi Zaghouani, HBKU, Qatar
Xiaohui Tao, University of Southern Queensland, Australia - Special Session Chair:
Hao Chen, Nankai University, China
Emily Arden Close, Bournemouth University, UK - Doctoral Symposium Chair:
Aiman Erbad, HBKU, Qatar
Barbara Caci, University of Palermo, Italy - Panel and Tutorial Chair:
George Mikros, HBKU, Qatar
Anke Gorzig, University of Greenwich, UK - Proceedings Chair:
Xujuan Zhou, University of Southern Queensland, Australia - Publicity Chair:
Md Rafiqul Islam, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Sameha Ahmed Al-Shakhsi, HBKU, Qatar
Khansa Chemnad, HBKU, Qatar - Local Organizers:
Tarek S. Eldebsi, HBKU, Qatar
Ezzeddine A. Ben Abdennebi, HBKU, Qatar
Registration
Welcome to the registration page for the 8th International Conference on Behavioral and Social Computing (BESC 2021) hosted by Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar, from October 29 to 31, 2021.
The conference will be held via Zoom video conferencing. You will receive another confirmation email including the link and password close to the start date of the conference.
By clicking the ‘register’ button, I confirm that I am willing to attend the sessions and tracks I choose.