What are Workshops and What are Tutorials?
A tutorial is an intensive instructional session, typically a full day, conducted by an expert in the field. Tutorials are usually, but not always, oriented towards introductory or intermediate material. Anyone may register for a tutorial. A workshop is an exploration of open issues in the field, conducted by someone who has a particular interest and expertise in the issue. Workshops are small, closed highly interactive working sessions; it is not unusual for a workshop to result, eventually, in a book or other major publication. In order to participate in a workshop, you must submit an application or position paper describing your interest and experience in the specific issue to be discussed. These go to the workshop organizer, who will select the participants. Workshops are usually, but not always, oriented towards more experienced people. See each workshop description for information about submitting position papers. If the workshop organizer does not ask for specific content for th
