mukesh@syma.sussex.ac.uk (Mukesh Patel) (11/06/90)
CALL FOR PAPERS - AMENDED NOTICE
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European Cyberspace Congress
Amsterdam Virtual
March 10-12, 1991
Introduction:
The focus of the conference is on the applications in art, psychology,
philosophy and science of the Virtual Reality technology, both as
a practical tool and as a conceptual carrier and framework to discuss
reality. Cyberspace is a new and fascinating realm to explore, it
is an opportunity, but also a threat.
The focus of the conference is not primarily on Virtual Reality and
Cyberspace technology, but on what it offers and what it means for
society in a wider perspective.
This congress is scheduled to take place in three afternoons, two
mornings and two evenings. The format of the sessions and demonstrations
is somewhat different from the standard lectures, as we will try to
shape the conference in the interactive format suggested by the medium
of media, that VR is.
Program committee:
A number of distinguished scientists, artists and writers have agreed
to sit on the program committee.
Executive committee:
The organization of the conference is handled by Egosoft with the
active sponsorship of Sala Communications, publishers of books and
computer magazines.
Call for abstracts and papers:
An abstract for a paper/lecture or art `installation' should be sent
to the following addresses:
(NON-USA PARTICIPANTS) (USA PARTICIPANTS)
Amsterdam Virtual Dr Mel Seesholtz
POB 43048, Academic Program Chair
1009 AZ Amsterdam, Penn State
The Netherlands 1600 Woodland Rd
Abington PA 19001
or faxed to:
+31-20-253280.
Abstracts should be between 700 and 1000 words and are to be received
by the organizing committee before January 1, 1991. Submission of
an abstract indicates the intention of the submitter to write and
present a full length (45 minute) paper or a 20 minute poster session,
if the contribution is selected. Please indicate the necessary technical
equipment/video etc.
Location:
The conference will take place in Amsterdam. A very central and cosmopolitan
city with a reputation for hospitality and openness, this is the ideal
place to bring together the Virtual Reality people and energy. Previous
Virtual Reality events in Amsterdam in September 1990 have been a
great success.
Registration and fees:
Cost of registration and attendance is $ 195 for the whole conference.
On Sunday March 10, the afternoon demonstration and exhibits will
be open to a wider audience at a fee of $ 12,-.
The cost of this conference has been kept relatively affordable, as
we would like to see the participation of as many interested artists,
computer hackers etc. as possible. There will be special scholarships
available to entice these groups to join the conference.
Participation in the conference is limited to 250 people. If necessary,
the participation will be limited to individuals with stated interests
in cyberspace development in science, art or industry.
For further information please get in touch at the following address:
Address and Telephone:
Amsterdam Virtual
Nieuwe Kerkstraat 67,
1018 DZ Amsterdam,
The Netherlands.
Telephone: +31-20-203219
Fax: +31-20-253280
Emailed messages to me will be forwarded to the organisors at the above
address.
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Mukesh Patel
The University of Sussex, School of Cognitive and Computing Sciences,
Falmer, Brighton BN1 9QH, UK Phone: +44 273 606755 x3074
JANET:mukesh@uk.ac.sussex.cogs Fax: +44 273 678188
ARPA:mukesh%cogs.sussex.ac.uk@nfsnet-relay.ac.uk
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