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This paper investigates the barriers faced by researchers in geographically distant regions, specifically New Zealand, in participating in software engineering (SE) conferences. It identifies issues such as high travel costs, misaligned academic calendars, and limited representation. The authors propose strategies including hybrid participation models, cost-conscious venue selection, and governance reforms to promote more equitable global participation in the SE research community.
Overlooked no more: practical strategies can make software engineering conferences far more accessible to researchers in remote regions like New Zealand.
Software engineering (SE) conferences are vital for knowledge exchange and collaboration, yet can also involve significant barriers for researchers in geographically distant regions such as New Zealand. We identify barriers such as high travel costs, misaligned academic calendars, and limited representation, and propose strategies including hybrid participation, cost-conscious venues, and governance reforms. We make recommendations to promote equitable global participation and strengthen the SE research community.
