Provenance, briefly, is information "about" a computation, ranging from simple metadata such as time/date/ownership records in file systems to fine-grained explanations showing how the data in the result of a database query or complex distributed computation was derived. Other simple examples include source location information used in error reporting or debugging and traceability information in software engineering. Recently there has been increased interest in developing advanced forms of provenance for scientific databases and scientific computing. This symposium is third in a series supported by the eScience Institute Theme on Principles of Provenance, aiming to bring leading computer science researchers together with researchers in scientific disciplines with emerging needs involving data provenance, integrity, accountability and audit, and provide time and space for in-depth collaboration.
Target Audience
Public lectures: general computer science/eScience audience
Programme
This event is provisionally scheduled to start at 09:00 Monday 30 March 2009 and close at 17:00 on Friday 03 April 2009.
Accommodation
Assistance with accommodation is offered once you have registered.
Registration
If you would like to attend this event please apply to attend using the link below:
The first day is a public workshop/lecture and everyone is welcome to register.
The Tuesday to Friday is a collaborative meeting which is by invitation only.. Please get in touch with the organiser (James Cheney, jcheney@inf.ed.ac.uk) if you are interested in attending the collaborative meeting.
