Objectives
The goal of SIGDATA is to support the growth of research in the areas of data and information management in India, by organizing seminars, conferences, workshops, and lecture series for the benefit of researchers, professionals, students, and teachers.
Proposed Activities
The long running International Conference on Management of Data
(COMAD) has
been the premier venue of research in the area of data and information
management. COMAD has been supported by the
Computer Society of India (CSI),
but handled by different
organizers each year. We envision that SIGDATA will become the coordinating
group for the COMAD series of conferences. SIGDATA will also support other
activities such as summer/winter schools and workshops aimed at introducing
students to research in data and information management. SIGDATA can also
act as a means for networking between industry and academia, and to help
academia identify problems that have the potential for significant impact.