SIGAPP - Applied Computing
The ACM Special Interest Group on Applied Computing, ACM's primary applications-oriented SIG, offers practitioners and researchers the opportunity to share mutual interests in innovative applications, technology transfer, experimental computing, strategic research, and the management of computing. This SIG also promotes widespread cooperation among business, government, and academic computing programs. Members receive reduced rates to the SAC conference.
SIGAPP benefits for FY 2027:
Member Benefits:
- Reduced registration fees for SIGAPP sponsored, co-sponsored, and in-corporation conferences
- Access to call-for-papers announcements and community updates
- Student travel support for SIGAPP conferences
- Organization of workshops, special sessions, and tutorials at SIGAPP sponsored conferences
Community Benefits:
- Eligibility and promotion to serve as reviewers, session chairs, or program committee members of SIGAPP sponsored conferences
- Maintenance and growth of global applied computing research networks
- Sponsorship of SIGAPP conferences
- Eligibility for the Best Poster and Paper awards at SIGAPP sponsored conferences
- Eligibility for the Outstanding and Distinguished Service Awards in SIGAPP sponsored conferences
- Career development opportunities, including mentorship and collaboration, in the community
- Promotion of early-career researchers and students within the community