Conferences
ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology (VRST)ACM Virtual Reality Software and Technology (VRST) is an annual conference devoted to the technical aspects of virtual reality. The first VRST was held in Singapore in 1994 and since then it has been held in Japan, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Taiwan, England, Korea, Canada and the US.
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American Communications Association (ACM)
Join ACA for a uniting of knowledge, cultures, and human experience. The theme for the convention is Uniting the Americas: Technology, Intercultural Communication, and Public Affairs. Each day of the convention features an internationally recognized keynote speaker and numerous panels of scholars presenting original academic research binding the themes of the convention: (1) technology, (2) intercultural communication, and (3) public affairs.
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American Educational Research Association (AERA)
The American Educational Research Association (AERA), founded in 1916, is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and evaluation and, by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results.
AERA is the most prominent international professional organization, with the primary goal of advancing educational research and its practical application. Its 25,000 members are educators; administrators; directors of research; persons working with testing or evaluation in federal, state and local agencies; counselors; evaluators; graduate students; and behavioral scientists. The broad range of disciplines represented by the membership includes education, psychology, statistics, sociology, history, economics, philosophy, anthropology, and political science.
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American Psychological Association (APA)
Based in Washington, DC, the American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With 150,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide.
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American Sociological Association (ASA)
The American Sociological Association (ASA) is a non-profit membership association dedicated to advancing sociology as a scientific discipline and profession serving the public good.
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Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
The mission of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology is to provide international leadership by promoting scholarship and best practices in the creation, use, and management of technologies for effective teaching and learning in a wide range of settings.
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Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) - ED MEDIA
It is a world Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications. The scope of the conference includes, but is not limited to, the following major topics as they relate to the educational and developmental aspects of multimedia/hypermedia and telecommunications:
1. Infrastructure
2. Tools & Content-oriented Applications
3. New Roles of the Instructor & Learner
4. Human-computer Interaction (HCI/CHI)
5. Cases & Projects
6. Universal Web Accessibility
7. Indigenous Peoples & Technology
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Association of Black Psychologists
The Association of Black Psychologists was founded in San Francisco in 1968 by a number of Black Psychologists from across the country. They united to actively address the serious problems facing Black Psychologists and the larger Black community. Guided by the principle of self determination, these psychologists set about building an institution through which they could address the long neglected needs of Black professionals. Their goal was to have a positive impact upon the mental health of the national Black community by means of planning, programs, services, training, and advocacy.
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Association of Internet Researchers
The Association of Internet Researchers is an academic association dedicated to the advancement of the cross-disciplinary field of Internet studies. It is a resource and support network promoting critical and scholarly Internet research independent from traditional disciplines and existing across academic borders. The association is international in scope.
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Austin Game Conference
The AGC program has been expanded to deliver even more critical information on creating and developing mobile, multiplayer and massively multiplayer games with a special emphasis on emerging products and platforms. The expanded program consists of panel sessions and workshops plus a TechPavilion showcasing the latest tools, technologies, products and services for developers, technologists and business professionals.
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Australian Game Developers Conference -
The Australian Game Developers Conference (AGDC) is Australia's leading forum where industry professionals gather to discuss the latest in cutting edge technology and the changing face of the game development industry.
Conference sessions include a mixture of keynotes, technical panels and tutorials presented by industry leaders from game design, development, publishing and platforms.
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CHI 2007
CHI is the premiere conference in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Every year, it is a venue for 2000 HCI professionals, academics, and students to discuss HCI issues and research and make lasting connections in the HCI community. In addition, 40-50 industry exhibitors attend CHI to showcase their user experience products and departments and to recruit professionals to enhance their business.
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CivilRights.org Calendar
A calendar of various events related to civil rights.
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Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) 2008
The CSCW Conference is the premier venue for presenting research and development achievements in the design, introduction, and use of technology that affect groups, organizations, communities and societies. Although work is an important area of focus for the conference, technology is increasingly supporting a wide range of recreational and social activities. As more and more people in all regions of the globe are able to interact online we are rapidly moving toward a Computer Supported Collaborative World.
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Cross Cultural Research Conference
The conference roots stareted in 1981.It is held every 2 years. The organization is dedicated to advancing relevant knowledge and increasing the professional competence of individuals and institutions that value the integration of cross-cultural skills and the development of business activities for diverse cultures across the globe. The conference is a forum for the presentation and application of research and related scientific activities. The driving objective of the conference is to foster Cross-Cultural Consumer and Business studies.
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CyberTherapy
The conference for researchers using Telemedicine, Internet and Virtual Reality in Health Care: Medicine, Psychology and Neuroscience.
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Design and Emotions Society
The main theme of the conference is Design and Emotion. Contributions are invited on the overall theme and in particular on the following sub-themes: Attachment and behaviour; Brand and identity; Design and emotion- methodological issues; Design and emotion- theoretical issues; Emotion and culture;Interest, surprise and delight, Senses; Semantics; Space and Environment; and Unpleasant emotions.
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Driving Simulation Conference North America
The goal of this conference is to bring together users, researchers, and developers of real-time, human-in-the-loop simulators and facilitate an open exchange of ideas, research results, success stories, user expectations, and recent technological developments in the field of transportation simulation. This year's specialty track examines the approaches for defining and distributing standard scenarios across simulator platforms. Papers will be peer-reviewed and published in CD-ROM proceedings.
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ETech Conference
ETech's greatest asset is its participants. For the past six years, ETech has tapped into the creative spirit of all attendees, sparking provocative encounters and productive inspiration that continue long after the conference ends.
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Frontiers in Education Conference
FIE conference continues a long tradition of disseminating innovations that improve computer science, engineering, and technology (CSET) education. FIE is a major annual international conference devoted to improvements in CSET education. It is an ideal forum for sharing your ideas, learning about new developments in CSET education, and interacting with your colleagues.
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Game Developers Conference
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is the official trade event "by developers for developers" of computer, console, mobile, arcade, online games, and location based entertainment.
The GDC attracts over 12,500 attendees and provides educational, networking, and business opportunities for game development professionals driving the $11 billion videogame industry. It is the main global forum where programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals and others involved in the development of interactive games gather to exchange ideas, network, and shape the future of the industry.
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Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference
The Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO-2008) will present the latest high-quality results in thegrowing field of genetic and evolutionary computation. Topics include: genetic algorithms, genetic programming, evolutionstrategies, evolutionary programming, real-world applications, learning classifier systems and other geneticsbased machinelearning, evolvable hardware, artificial life, adaptive behavior, ant colony optimization, swarm intelligence, biologicalapplications, evolutionary robotics, coevolution, artificial immune systems, and more.
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Higher Education Academy Annual Conference
The Academy's mission is to help institutions, discipline groups and all staff to provide the best possible learning experience for their students.
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Human Choice and Computers (HCC)
The theme for this year's conference is Social dimensions of ICT policy.
Policy plays a major role in the advancement of ICT and the shaping ICT-mediated socio-economic practice. it also provides mechanisms for addressing potentially undesirable effects of ICT innovation and influences ethical conduct in modern society.
This conference is intended to explore the theoretical justification of policy action concerning ICT and socio-economic change and to discuss particular policies through which various institutions of contemporary governance have sought to promote ICT, to achieve specific socio-economic changes, or to address undesirable effects of ICT diffusion in contemporary society.
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IEEE Virtual Reality Conference
IEEE VR conference is the premier international conference and exhibition in virtual reality. It provides a unique opportunity to interact with leading experts in VR and closely-related fields such as augmented reality, mixed reality and 3D user interfaces. Share your own work and educate yourself through exposure to the research of your peers from around the world.
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Indie Games Conference (IGC)
Indie Games Con (IGC) is a summit meeting of like-minded developers who share a common interest in collaboration and community building. More than just a seminar, IGC is an unprecedented opportunity to meet other Indie developers, professional guest developers and hardware manufactures. IGC strikes a unique balance between informative sessions, developer networking, product showcasing, awards and of course plenty of fun.
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International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications (EISTA)
In order to accomplish this purpose, ICT researchers are invited to present their research results. Practitioners and consultants are invited to present case study papers and innovative solutions. Corporations are invited to present education/training information systems and software based solutions. Teachers and university professors are invited to present case studies, information systems developed for specific purpose, and innovative ideas and designs. Educational scientists and technologists are invited to present research or position papers on the impact and the future possibilities of ICT in educational systems and training processes and methodologies. Managers of educational organizations and training consultants are invited to present problems that might be solved by means of ICT, or solutions that might be improved by different approaches and designs in ICT. All are invited to organize panels or invited sessions. Panel sessions with panelists coming from both: ICT researchers/practitioners and teachers/professors.
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International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction
International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, will highlight to both the academic and industrial world the importance of the Human-Computer Interaction area and its most recent breakthroughs on current applications.
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International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics
ICTCM is for anyone interested in or already using technology to teach mathematics. Helpful hands-on workshops for those beginners as well as those who are experienced with technology. There are sessions on getting started, teaching with technology in the classroom, and using technology to enhance instructors' lives beyond the classroom.
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International Conference on Technology in Mathematics Teaching
The International Conference on Technology in Mathematics Teaching (ICTMT) brings together educators, researchers and developers with a common interest in enhancing teaching and learning of mathematics (at any level) through the use of Information and Communications Technology.
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International Conference Series on Disability, Virtual Reality and Associated Technologies
The purpose of the International Conference on Disability, Virtual Reality and Associated Technologies is to provide a forum for international experts and researchers to present and review how advances in the general area of Virtual Reality can be used to assist people with Disability. This international conference will encompass all aspects of technology used in Virtual Reality systems. Papers are sought in which technical innovation is backed up by evidence of original and practical implementation, or which promise practical implementation in the very near future. Presentations which include video material and/or experimental systems are particularly welcome. Facilities for presenting such material will be available at the conference.
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International World Wide Web Conference
The World Wide Web Conference is a global event bringing together key researchers, innovators, decision-makers, technologists, businesses, and standards bodies working to shape the Web. Since its inception in 1994, the WWW conference has become the annual venue for international discussions and debate on the future evolution of the Web.
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Latin American Studies Association
With over 5,000 members, twenty-five percent of whom reside outside the United States, LASA is the one Association that brings together experts on Latin America from all disciplines and diverse occupational endeavors, across the globe.
LASA's mission is to foster intellectual discussion, research, and teaching on Latin America, the Caribbean, and its people throughout the Americas, promote the interests of its diverse membership, and encourage civic engagement through network building and public debate.
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Macworld Conference & Expo
It is the definitive gathering place for creative professionals. Annual event continues to offer an abundance of interactive and educational opportunities for professionals and consumers across every discipline.
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Mobile Game Conference
Companies presenting cover the full spectrum of the mobile game development and will share knowledge about the most critical elements that make great mobile games possible. If you want to do business in the mobile/wireless games space you NEED to be at the Mobile Game Conference.
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NABE conference
The NABE ANNUAL CONFERENCE is the only one in the U.S. dedicated to exploring topics of interest to teachers, administrators and parents of English language learners. Topics from previous years include: second language acquisition; bilingual education; accountability; assessment; teacher training; and special education.
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NAME Annual International Conference
The theme of the conference is The Journey of Multicultural America: Exploring
Multiple Migrations, Identities and Linguistic Diversity.
This conference will have a wide array of presentations that focus on contemporary and historical migration and immigration; language and
literacy; the numerous issues resulting from the enslavement of Africans and the genocide committed against the indigenous population, such as public images, miscegenation, genealogy, racial identity, and reparations; as well as the plethora of topics related to educating a diverse population.
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National Association for the Education of Young Children
NAEYC conferences are highly attended events that allow scholars and practitioners, experts and interns, participants in every aspect of the Early Childhood Education field to gather and learn from one another. The Annual Conference and Expo is one of the largest early childhood education conferences in the world.
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National Association of Independent Schools
The NAIS Annual Conference is the largest annual gathering of independent school leaders, administrators, and teachers. It is the meeting place for thousands of professionals to network, share ideas, develop skills and knowledge, and celebrate independent education.
A listing of conferences and workshops is provided in this site.
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National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
Social studies educators teach students the content knowledge, intellectual skills, and civic values necessary for fulfilling the duties of citizenship in a participatory democracy. The mission of National Council for the Social Studies is to provide leadership, service, and support for all social studies educators.
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National MultiCultural Institute (NMCI)
NMCI’s conferences bring together practitioners from across the country and around the world to explore diversity and multiculturalism in both personal and professional contexts. Leaders from academia, business, and government present the latest thinking and action on diversity issues to conference participants. NMCI conferences offer a large variety of workshops on issues that define and redefine the diversity field.
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Network and Operating System Support for Digital Audio and Video (NOSSDAV)
ACM NOSSDAV is a uniquely interactive and discussion-oriented workshop attended by top researchers, students, developers, and practitioners from academia and industry to discuss new ideas and future directions in multimedia applications, networking, operating systems, and other related areas of computing. Over the years, the scope of ACM NOSSDAV has broadened to include networked games, sensor networks, multimedia interfaces, and peer-to-peer networking.
NOSSDAV is a conference/workshop taking place annually in early summer
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SimTect
In this increasingly outcome and efficiency focused environment, organisations strive to do more, and to do it better. This applies to customers and suppliers alike, in all sectors — including defence, aerospace, mining, construction and transport.
The theme “Simulation - Improving Capability and Competitiveness” focuses on the opportunities that simulation provides to understand and improve the way we operate now, and into the future. It encompasses the use of simulation for experimentation and analysis, concept and capability development, system design refinement and validation, process and systems modelling, and in the training of users.
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Society for Applied Learning Technology (SALT)
For over 30 years the Society has sponsored conferences which are educational in nature and cover a wide range of application areas such as distance learning, interactive multimedia in education and training, development of interactive instruction materials, performance support systems applications in education and training, interactive instruction delivery, and information literacy. These conferences provide attendees with an opportunity to become familiar with the latest technical information on application possibilities, on technologies, and on methodologies for implementation. In addition they provide a venue for interaction with other professional and managerial individuals.
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Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE)
SITE is an annual conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. This society represents individual teacher educators and affiliated organizations of teacher educators in all disciplines, who are interested in the creation and dissemination of knowledge about the use of information technology in teacher education and faculty/staff development. SITE is a society of the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
SITE is unique as the only organization which has as its sole focus the integration of instructional technologies into teacher education programs. SITE promotes the development and dissemination of theoretical knowledge, conceptual research, and professional practice knowledge through conferences, books, projects, and the Journal of Technology and Teacher Education (JTATE).
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Sociology Education Association (SEA)
The Sociology of Education Association (SEA) is an informal group of scholars and educators from both the fields of sociology and education, who meet annually to engage in discussion of issues at the intersection of sociology and education. SEA exists outside of the formal structure of any of the major professional associations. To belong to SEA you do not need to be a member of ASA, AERA, or any other organization.
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Spam Conference
Valid topics for 2008 include not just plain spam, but "other cybercrimes" such as phishing, IM spam, SMS spam, MMORPG spam, blog spam, trackback spam, photo spam, stock pump-and-dumps, email con games, exploit marketing, zombie bots and bot armies, setting up antispam systems, and antispam countermeasures including hardware, software, wetware, and blue-ware (i.e. employing the police).
The common thread remains the same - dealing with undesired and unsolicited electronic communications; that's the center point of this conference and proposals should relate to that.
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SUNY College At Brockport's Cultural Diversity Conference
This conference is presenting a program at SUNY College at Brockport's annual Cultural Diversity Conference can be a rewarding and valuable experience for you as a presenter, and for the students, faculty and members of the community who attend this important conference.
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Supercomputing Conference
This site provides a listing of past and upcoming SC conferences. One highlight of the conference is the “largest exhibition on record” of technological systems and services.
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Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED)
It brings together more than 1000 thought-leaders, movers and shakers. They hear not just the latest ideas in Technology, Entertainment and Design, but also Business, Science and The Arts. In fact, any subject area offering something fresh and important.
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The International Conference on Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations
The conference has a history of bringing together scholarly, government and practice-based participants with an interest in the issues of diversity and community. The conference examines the concept of diversity as a positive aspect of a global world and globalised society. Diversity is in many ways reflective of our present world order, but there are ways of taking this further without necessary engendering its alternatives: racism, conflict, discrimination and inequity. Diversity as a mode of social existence can be projected in ways that deepen the range of human experience. The conference will seek to explore the full range of what diversity means and explore modes of diversity in real-life situations of living together in community. The conference supports a move away from simple affirmations that 'diversity is good' to a much more nuanced account of the effects and uses of diversity on differently situated communities in the context of our current epoch of globalisation.
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The Society for Modeling and Simulation International (SCS)
Since 1952, The Society for Modeling and Simulation International has been a multi-disciplinary society made up of working scientists, researchers, designers and managers who are focused on advancing the use of computer simulation. Each year SCS holds conferences where conference participants may present papers, attend technical sessions, visit the exhibit areas, and make contacts with other professionals.
It provides lists of simulation conferences.
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VIEW conference: International Computer Graphics Conference
VIEW is a premiere international event on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, 3D Animation, Gaming, VFX and Real Time Applications. Every year, Virtuality proposes the most up-to-date discussion about cutting-edge applications of VR and Interactive Techniques in various fields, but paying particular attention to its industrial applications and to the multifaceted universe of cinema, including presentations by world-class experts of animation and visual effects.
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Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications
The Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications - is a membership-supported organization open to providers and users of educational technologies. Our mission is to promote and advance the effective use of technology in higher education. WCET actualizes this mission through the cooperative efforts of its member network.
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Winter Simulation Conference (WSC)
The Winter Simulation Conference (WSC) is the premier international forum for disseminating recent advances in the field of system simulation. In addition to a technical program of unsurpassed scope and quality, WSC provides the central meeting place for simulation practitioners, researchers, and vendors working in all disciplines and in the industrial, governmental, military, and academic sectors.
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Women's Game Conference
The Game Initiative's Women's Game Conference focuses on women in the computer and video game industry. This conference will highlight the importance of women as consumers of games, draw attention to the contributions women bring to the game industry workforce, and create an environment conducive to networking.
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