SIGPLAN
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
SIGPLAN provides a premier community and ecosystem for programming languages research and practice, offering conferences, awards, mentoring, and resources that explore the design, implementation, practice, and theory of programming languages.
Target Customer
Programming language developers, educators, implementers, researchers, theoreticians, and users; students; conference organizers; industry and academic researchers in programming languages.
Key Differentiator
A broad ecosystem sponsored by ACM that (a) organizes multiple flagship programming languages conferences (e.g., POPL, PLDI, ICFP, SPLASH, CC, GPCE, ISMM, LCTES, HS, HOPL, SLE, PPoPP, VEE), (b) offers a wide awards program with diverse recipients, (c) maintains extensive mentoring, travel support, and summer school initiatives, (d) publishes blogs and podcasts (Current Continuation), and (e) emphasizes inclusivity with CARES and governance policies.
Implementation Timeline
Value is realized on an ongoing basis, with annual or multi-year cycles tied to conferences, awards, mentoring programs, and ongoing community activities.
Pain Points
- 1Need for premier venues to present and discuss new programming language research and practice.
- 2Need for recognition, awards, and career development opportunities within the PL community.
- 3Need for mentoring, funding/support (e.g., travel), and an inclusive, supportive community environment for students and researchers.
Key Features
- 1Sponsorship and organization of major programming languages conferences (POPL, PLDI, OOPSLA/SPLASH, ICFP, ASPLOS, CC, CGO, GPCE, ISMM, LCTES, HS, HOPL, MPLR, SLE, PPoPP, VEE, PLMW).
- 2Awards programs and recognition (e.g., multiple named awards across years and SIGPLAN-sponsored events).
- 3Research dissemination through conferences and research highlights.
- 4SIGPLAN Blog and podcast series (Current Continuation) featuring interviews with PL researchers.
- 5Mentoring Workshops (PLMW) and programs to support students and early-career researchers.
- 6Travel Support and Summer Schools for participants.
- 7Inclusive policies and statements (Diversity Policy, Code of Conduct Policy, CARES).
- 8Guidelines and governance resources for conferences and activities.
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1General Chair
- 2Program Chair
- 3Steering Committee Chair
- 4Industrial Relation Chair
- 5Chair
- 6Vice Chair
- 7Co-Editor (Blog) / Blog Co-Editors
Client Results
- 1Access to premier programming languages conferences and events for researchers, educators, and practitioners.
- 2Recognition through a broad set of SIGPLAN awards and honors.
- 3Publication of research highlights and ongoing dissemination via blog and podcast.
- 4Mentoring opportunities and student-focused initiatives (PLMW).
- 5Supportive infrastructure including travel support and summer schools.
Competitive Advantages
- 1Comprehensive ecosystem around programming languages, including a portfolio of flagship conferences.
- 2Strong emphasis on mentoring, student support, and inclusivity (CARES, Diversity Policy, Code of Conduct).
- 3Broad visibility and recognition through numerous awards across years and conferences.
- 4Accessible research dissemination through conferences, research highlights, and community activities.
- 5Active community engagement via blog and podcast series.
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
ACM Special Interest Group on Programming Languages; explores programming language concepts and tools, focusing on design, implementation, practice, and theory; members include programming language developers, educators, implementers, researchers, theoreticians, and users.
Target Market
Researchers, educators, developers, practitioners, and students in programming languages; conference organizers and institutions involved in PL research and education.
Unique Value Proposition
SIGPLAN serves as the central hub for programming language research and practice, delivering premier conferences, awards, mentorship, and inclusive community policies under ACM, along with diverse content (blogs, podcasts) to advance the field.
Technical Requirements
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Pricing Model
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