31st Asia-Pacific Software Engineering Conference (APSEC 2024)

The Asia-Pacific Software Engineering Conference (APSEC) has long been established as a leading regional conference that gathers researchers and practitioners from academia, industry, and government to exchange knowledge and best practices in software engineering, and to address emerging challenges and solutions in software engineering innovation. This year’s APSEC will be held on December 3-6, 2024 in Chongqing, China. APSEC 2024 will continue in the tradition of previous editions of this regional conference. As in past APSEC series, the main research track features the most recent and significant innovations in the field of software engineering and all its sub-disciplines. APSEC 2024 also invites submissions of high-quality research papers that describe original and unpublished results on theoretical and empirical software engineering research topics.

APSEC 2024 will offer an extensive program of interest to academia, government, and industry. It will include several distinguished keynote speakers and conference days of paper presentations and demos. A series of exciting tutorials to develop skills in various aspects of software engineering practices is of particular interest to the industry. Co-located workshops offer forums for participants to present novel techniques and methods in specific sub-disciplines of software engineering.

Link to the overview: https://conf.researchr.org/attending/apsec-2024/program-overview

Chongqing, China

Chongqing is a historic city with more than 3,000 years of culture and a large population of 25 million. Known as a famous “mountain” city, Chongqing covers a large area crisscrossed by rivers and mountains. It is the economic center of Southwest China and upper reaches of the Yangtze River; it is also the gate of Southwest China and a transport pivot of that region.

Today, Chongqing is a famous tourist city, popular among visitors for its rich history, cultural heritage, and stunning attractions. It is home to many famous attractions and landmarks, including the breathtaking Three Gorges, Hongya Cave, Ciqikou Ancient Town, and many more. Visitors to Chongqing can enjoy a wealth of activities, from exploring the city's historical landmarks to sampling the local cuisine and experiencing the vibrant cultural scene. This unique blend of history, culture, and modernity makes Chongqing a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to China. However, the city is not just known for its historical significance. It is also a modern and thriving metropolis with a diverse range of industries and businesses. There are many IT and automotive companies in Chongqing.

Chongqing is a well-connected city with a modern airport, train station, subway, and bus network. It is also one of the major ports for shipping on the Yangtze River, providing a convenient way for citizens and tourists to get around. Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is the largest one of this kind in Western China. More than 70 lines that link up Chongqing with over 50 cities in China and other parts of the world, including direct international flights to Hong Kong, Macao, Tokyo, Nagoya, Bangkok, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore.

School of Big Data and Software Engineering, Chongqing University

Chongqing University (CQU) is a key national university in China, directly supported by the State Ministry of Education. Founded in 1929, Chongqing University has become a national comprehensive university consisting of six colleges in liberal arts, science, engineering, law science, and medical science. The university now has a total enrollment of 40,000 students and a total number of 5,400 staff members.

The School of Big Data and Software Engineering at Chongqing University is located at the Huxi campus (the main campus) of Chongqing University. The school successfully organized ChinaSoft 2020, the annual Chinese National Software Engineering conference in November 2020.