SSBSE 2012 - 4th Symposium on Search Based Software Engineering

In 2012, the 4th edition of SSBSE will be held in Riva del Garda, Trento, Italy. Riva del Garda (it is also known as Riva) is a small city located at the north-western corner of Lake Garda, in the middle of the Alps. Riva in fact is bordered by Mount Rocchetta to the west and Monte Brione to the east. However, due to the presence of the lake, the weather favors the Mediterranean vegetation: lemon trees, olive trees, laurel and palm trees, Riva is an oasis of Mediterranean at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites.

The city of Riva has a strong Renaissance mark, including several buildings with frescos, and medieval churches. Particularly relevant to visit are: the Museo Civico located in the Rocca, a medieval fortress placed on the lake, bounded by a canal with lifting bridge; the S. Maria Assunta Church, an important example of Baroque architecture; the Apponale Tower, formerly a place of commerce and trade fairs. The surroundings of Riva offer beautiful naturalistic tracks aroung the lake, on top of mountains, and nearby ancient castles. Moreover, Riva has a strong vocation to sports: sailing and windsurfing on the lake, but also walking, cycling, mountain biking, tennis, boating.

More information about Riva del Garda is available at: http://www.gardatrentino.it/en/lake-garda/.

We look forward to receiving your submissions and seeing you in Riva del Garda in September, 2012!