ICSM 2009 Panel Session 25 Years of Software Maintenance

th edition of the IEEE International Conference on Software Maintenance (ICSM). This special panel session celebrates ICSM’s silver anniversary and the people who helped create and shape its history. From the pioneering efforts of the first workshop to today’s weeklong series of federated events, many things have changed over the years. But at least one thing remains constant: the original goal of creating a supportive environment for fostering the exchange of ideas and information related to the disciplined maintenance and evolution of large-scale software-intensive systems. The panel has representatives from different eras in ICSM’s rich history, from the beginning in 1983 to the present. The panelists have held leadership positions in ICSM, such as General Chair, Program Chair, or members of the Steering Committee. Each panelist will present a brief position statement on their experience with the conference, and express their view on how the field has changed over time. There will also be a moderated discussion with all participants, focusing on some of the future challenges facing the field in the coming years. The panel session represents a unique opportunity to hear from experts who have the ability to place new developments in software maintenance in a historical context. 2. Panelists