Fourth International Conference on Model-Driven Engineering and Software Development – MODELSWARD 2016 The Fourth International Conference on Model-Driven Engineering and Software Development – MODELSWARD 2016 will take place from 19 to 21 February, 2016 in Rome, Italy. 19 February 2016 - 21 February 2016 Italy The purpose of the International Conference on Model-Driven Engineering and Software Development, MODELSWARD 2016 is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in using models and model driven engineering techniques for Software Development. Model-Driven Development (MDD) is an approach to the development of IT systems in which models take a central role, not only for analysis of these systems but also for their construction. MDD has emerged from modelling initiatives, most prominently the Model-Driven Architecture (MDA) fostered by the Object Management Group (OMG). In the scope of MDA, a couple of technologies have been developed that became the cornerstones of MDD, like metamodelling and model transformations. MDD relies on languages for defining metamodels, like the Meta-Object Facility (MOF) and Ecore (developed in the scope of the Eclipse Modelling Framework), and transformation specification languages like QVT and ATL.Regular PapersPaper Submission: September 8, 2015Authors Notification: November 26, 2015Camera Ready and Registration: December 14, 2015 Position PapersPaper Submission: October 29, 2015Authors Notification: December 4, 2015Camera Ready and Registration: December 18, 2015WorkshopWorkshop Proposal: September 9, 2015Doctoral ConsortiumPaper Submission: December 3, 2015Authors Notification: December 11, 2015Camera Ready and Registration: December 22, 2015Special SessionsSpecial Session Proposal: September 21, 2015Tutorials, Demos and Panel ProposalsOctober 14, 2015Conference AreasEach of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas:1. Modelling languages, tools and architectures 2. Methodologies, processes and platforms 3. Applications and software developmentArea 1: Modelling languages, tools and architectures - Domain-specific Modelling- General-purpose Modelling Languages and Standards- Model Transformation- Syntax and Semantics of Modelling Languages- Meta-modelling: Foundations and Tools- Reasoning about Models- Constraint Modelling and Languages- Model-Driven Architecture- Service Oriented ArchitecturesArea 2: Methodologies, processes and platforms - Systems Engineering- Model Transformations and Generative Approaches- Frameworks for Model-Driven Development- Hybrid Multi-Modelling Approaches- Modeling for the Cloud- Software Process Modeling, Enactment and Execution- Workflow Management Systems- Business Process Modeling- Agile Model-Driven DevelopmentArea 3: Applications and software development- Model-Driven Project Management- Model-based Testing and Validation- Model Execution and Simulation- Model Quality Assurance Techniques- Executable UML- Meta-Programming- Component-based software engineering- Software Factories and Software Product Lines- Generative ProgrammingKeynote LectureLionel Briand, Université du Luxembourg, LuxembourgMODELSWARD Conference Co-chairs Bran Selic, University of Toronto, CanadaPhilippe Desfray, SOFTEAM, FranceProgramme Co-chairsSlimane Hammoudi, ESEO, MODESTE, FranceLuis Ferreira Pires, University of Twente, NetherlandsProgramme Committeehttp://www.modelsward.org/ProgramCommittee.aspxMODELSWARD SecretariatAddress: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2º esq., 2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal Tel.: +351 265 100 033 Fax: +44 203 014 8813e-mail: modelsward.secretariat@insticc.orgWeb: http://www.modelsward.org/