The Future of Software Engineering Conferences: A New Zealand Perspective
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This study addresses the structural barriers faced by researchers in geographically remote regions—such as New Zealand—when participating in software engineering conferences, including prohibitive travel costs, misalignment with academic calendars, and underrepresentation. Drawing on qualitative inquiry, policy analysis, and community feedback from a geographically marginalized perspective, the work systematically identifies key participation impediments and proposes actionable strategies to mitigate them. These include hybrid attendance models, cost-sensitive conference siting, and reforms to governance structures. The findings offer a coherent framework for structural reform that balances equity and feasibility, aiming to enhance inclusivity and diversity within the global software engineering research community.
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📝 Abstract
Software engineering (SE) conferences are vital for knowledge exchange and collaboration, yet can also involve significant barriers for researchers in geographically distant regions such as New Zealand. We identify barriers such as high travel costs, misaligned academic calendars, and limited representation, and propose strategies including hybrid participation, cost-conscious venues, and governance reforms. We make recommendations to promote equitable global participation and strengthen the SE research community.
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software engineering conferences
geographic barriers
equitable participation
academic calendars
global representation
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hybrid participation
equitable global participation
governance reforms
cost-conscious venues
geographic inclusivity
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