April brought submission stats for VIS 2024 after the deadline:
- 557 full papers from 680 abstracts (82% conversion)
- 3.53% increase from 2023, 21% from 2022
- Most submissions: Applications (154), Theoretical & Empirical (112)
- 143 PC members handling 6-8 papers each
https://ieeevis.org/year/2024/blog/vis-2024-OPC-blog-numbers
- 557 full papers from 680 abstracts (82% conversion)
- 3.53% increase from 2023, 21% from 2022
- Most submissions: Applications (154), Theoretical & Empirical (112)
- 143 PC members handling 6-8 papers each
https://ieeevis.org/year/2024/blog/vis-2024-OPC-blog-numbers
Comments
- PC assignments & external reviewers: April 1-11
- Reviews due: May 8
- 1 week discussion period
- APCs triage papers, make recommendations
- OPCs ensure consistency
- IEEE TVCG gives final approval
https://ieeevis.org/year/2024/blog/vis-2024-OPC-blog-decisions
- 124 papers accepted (22.3% acceptance rate)
- 5 papers rejected in 2nd round
- 3 rejections due to serious conflict of interest violation
- Lesson: Declare ALL conflicts, including permanent ones (advisors/students)
- Future improvements
https://ieeevis.org/year/2024/blog/vis-2024-OPC-blog-decisions_2
- 47% favor 3 reviewers per paper (continue)
- 74% against 8 papers per PC member (reverting to 6)
Future ideas: extended deadline for supplemental material, optional public (anonymized) reviews, student reviewer program
https://ieeevis.org/year/2024/blog/vis-2024-OPC-blog-Reviewing
Tips for success:
- Session Chairs: prep with speakers; manage time strictly
- Speakers: use ready room to test tech; respect time limits
- Attendees: Enter/exit quietly; ask concise questions, use mic
Remember: Questions are ❤️!
https://ieeevis.org/year/2024/blog/vis-2024-OPC-blog-Talks
A huge thanks to Tamara Munzner 👑 for her service these last two years! And welcome to Melanie Tory in the VIS 2025 OPC team!
See you at the Town Hall---Wed at 3pm EDT! /end