We solicit papers presenting advances, new results and applications in the field of efficient simulation and optimization.
The scope of the workshop includes (but is not limited to):

• Importance sampling based simulation techniques
  
• Rare event simulation techniques based on splitting sample paths (e.g., the RESTART method)
  
• Other novel approaches to rare event simulation
  
• Rare event simulation of heavy-tailed and long range dependent processes
  
• Large deviations theory
  
• Hybrid techniques combining analytical and simulation solutions
  
• Statistical resource management and QoS communication
  
• Reliability analysis
  
• Telecommunication systems applications
  
• Computer and other information systems applications
• Other relevant applications
  
  IMPORTANT DATES
  
  June1, 2004: Deadline for intention to participate (along with a title, 1-page abstract and key words,)
  
  June 15, 2004: Notification of acceptance
  
  July 31, 2004: Deadline for an extended abstract or paper (min. 2 pages)
  or a full paper (in Postscript or PDF format to: konczi@hit.bme.hu)