The scope of the ePart09 covers the whole range of research in eParticipation. Its principal aim is to review research advances in both social and technological scientific domains, seeking to demonstrate new concepts, methods and styles of eParticipation.

ePart09 is dedicated to innovative and rigorous eParticipation research. It aims to bring together researchers from a wide range of academic disciplines. It provides the scientific community with a platform for discussing and advancing research findings, for networking among researchers, and for providing an environment for young researchers to enter into a community which deals with a highly complex and multi-faceted discipline of research.

The first ePart conference focuses on, but is not limited to, the following topics around eParticipation: 

• The Research landscape, directions and foundations;
• research methods, method integration and techniques;
• comparative analyses of eParticipation practices;
• quality and impact of eParticipatio projects inclusive eParticipation;
• understanding online conversation and supporting deliberation;
• representatives and eParticipation;
• social networking and eParticipation;
• cultural and normative differences in eParticipation;
• education, training courses, and curricula;
• governance and eParticipation and toolbox;
• policy modelling, simulation and visualisation.

The event is co-located with the eighth international EGOV conference 2009. It is free of charge and open to all.

Event email: ePart@uom.gr