Colleagues (with apologies for cross-postings), I am pleased to announce that proposals are now being accepted for scholarly papers and panels for PTC'12, the 33rd annual conference of the Pacific Telecommunications Council (www.ptc.org/). The proposal deadline is July 5, 2011. Scholarly papers on topics consistent with the theme of the program are strongly encouraged. All academic papers are peer-reviewed for acceptance. Last year the acceptance rate was about 40%. Detailed information about PTC, the conference and the CFP can be found at: http://www.ptc.org/ptc/sites/default/files/PTC12_CFP.pdf The PTC membership has a strong academic component which is active in a range of activities with the organization. The Conference will be held January 15-18 in Honolulu, HI. The theme for the program is: "Harnessing Disruption: Global, Mobile, Social, Local." Any proposal consistent with that theme will be considered. Some examples of recommended topics include: * Mobile Money * The power of social networks * The social and economic impacts of communications in the Pacific * Disruption in the Telecom sector * The national broadband network trend: policy and practice * Geo-location There are cash awards for the best overall paper ($1,000 plus certificate) and the best student paper ($500 and up to $1,000 in travel support). There is a special academic registration rate. A selection of the best papers will be considered for inclusion in a special issue of the journal Telecommunications Policy. Accepted papers will be notified by August 8. To be considered for the best paper award, final papers must be submitted by September 26. All papers are due no later than December 5. Completed papers for the student paper competition must be submitted by September 6. While it is not necessary for paper submission and presentation, you are also encouraged to consider becoming a member of PTC. Individual faculty memberships are $150 per year (https://registration.ptc.org/members/). For more information, see http://www.ptc.org/ptc/index.php?q=membership-benefits/. Thank you. Prof. Richard Taylor Penn State University Vice-Chair Board of Governors Pacific Telecommunications Council