FAQs—Contributors

Do I have to be able to present in person?

Nope. Accepted papers and presentations can be presented as part of an online programme.

Can I run an online workshop?

For RSD15, the opportunity for online workshops hasn’t been confirmed. Note that workshops are considered co-productions; you should be prepared to co-promote your session. Workshop submissions are reviewed by the programme committee.

What costs are involved in presenting?

There is no submission fee; however, if accepted, you must be registered with RSD to present. As RSD is a symposium format, it is for people who want to engage with the work of others as well as present their own.

Thanks to the support provided by hosts, RSD fees are kept as low as possible and are calculated to directly offset the costs of technology for managing submissions and reviews, publishing proceedings, and activities that exceed the capacity of volunteers.

As always, RSD offers reduced fees upon request for residents of low- to middle-income countries (see World Bank) and those facing other financial constraints.

How are reviews handled?

Papers and presentations (short papers) are peer-reviewed (single-anonymised). The academic/programme committee sets up a reviewer pool and continuously monitors submissions, so reviewers with relevant experience can be invited to review. Once the deadline has passed, the papers are released to the reviewers, who provide qualitative feedback and a grade.

What’s happening in Torino?

Politecnico di Torino hosts the in-person event. Information can be found on RSD15.org.

I have other questions!

Please reach out to cheryl@systemic-design.org.