The future of IT Cost Estimation

Trends for the new Decade

Dear reader,

On October 7-9, 2019 the IWSM Mensura conference will be held in Haarlem, the Netherlands. In this last conference before we enter a new decade, we want to look forward to discover the trends for the next decade. Register NOW.

The need for Cost Estimation in an Agile world

The world is becoming more agile and so is software development. The strength of agile is apparent. End-users get functionality they need at a quicker pace. Software developers can be more productive because they interact with end-users to produce software that brings value to their business. So if every piece of software that is delivered brings value, why not invest everything you can spare?

For decision makers this is a difficult paradox, because no investment in software will bring no value, but limitless investment in software will not bring limitless added value.

How much investment in software will bring defendable benefit for the business?

This conference brings together the views of both academic research and industry practice on what models work.

View the full conference program here.

This conference includes:

·        industry and academic keynotes

·        3 simultaneous content tracks

·        12+ peer reviewed academic research paper presentations

·        20+ presentations from seasoned industry professionals

·        16 software cost estimation training tracks from the new ICEAA curriculum

·        networking opportunities during the breaks

·        a separate partner program to entertain your partner during the day

·        a social event to celebrate the 30^th anniversary of Nesma

·        accomodations in all price ranges

If you are responsible for the Cost of Digitization in your organization or involved in Cost Estimation aspects of the IT function, this is a must-do conference for you.

If you are not able to free up three full days for this conference, you can also select one or two days. To help you in that we have divided the program into themes:

·        Monday – Portfolio Estimation

·        Tuesday – IT Cost Estimation

·        Wednesday – The Value of IT

See what value this conference can bring you and register your seat now. We hope to meet you in Haarlem in October.

Eric van der Vliet – Conference chair
Ayça Tarhan – Academic program chair
Frank Vogelezang – Industry program chair

About Haarlem

This conference is held in the Philharmonie, in the vibrant city center of

Haarlem is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands and home to the world famous Teylers museum of art and science. Haarlem is within a close reach of Schiphol international airport and the Dutch capital Amsterdam.

The Philharmonie is originally the Music hall of Haarlem. The 19^th century grand concert hall features the majestic Cavaillé-Coll organ. In the beginning of the 21^st century the old buildings were welded together with a new small concert hall to form the current version of the Philharmonie.

About the conference

The IWSM Mensura conference is the result of the joining of forces of the International Workshop on Software Measurement (since 1990) and the International Conference on Software Process and Product Measurement (Mensura, since 2006). Together they form the conference where new ideas from the world of academic research meet practical improvements from industry on topics of measuring software. Each year practitioners and researchers from all over the world gather together to learn about new developments, test new ideas and exchange possible new solutions and applications.