From: Christian.Bauer@uibk.ac.at Organization: University of Innsbruck, Austria Date: 15 Jun 93 22:33:29 GMT+0100 Subject: CONF: EUROPE: Virtual Reality Vienna, 1-3 Dec 1993 2nd Call for Papers and Exhibitors ******************************************************* Virtual Reality Vienna `93 -------------------------- The Global VR-Focus in Europe 1st to 3rd of December 1993 Marriott Hotel, Vienna/Austria ******************************************************* Simulation in Progress ---------------------- The cutting-edge in simulation technologies and the continuous development in Computer Science led towards a new and fascinating field: "Virtual Reality". The symposium offers the opportunity to attend discussions and present and to respond to papers about Virtual Reality (VR) and closely related fields. Participants will also have the opportunity to test VR-Systems. The symposium covers state-of-the-art technology in VR and newest technological innovations. It will not foster general discussions about VR, but is specificly directed towards VR-Experts. The symposium additionally features the following fields, if the contents are directly connected to VR: * data visualisation * 3D-User interfaces * high speed computer graphics * advanced video games Call for Papers --------------- We invite proposals, abstracts and papers in the new field of VR and related topics. Deadline: 1st of August 1993 Abstracts and papers can be send via email to christian.bauer@uibk.ac.at or via mail (on 3.5" Floppy, DOS-format, ASCII- or "Word for Windows"- Format) to Christian Bauer Hoettinger Gasse 8 A-6020 Innsbruck Austria / Europe The abstract should have about 600 to 800 words, giving in a compressed form the essential ideas of the full paper. Full papers should be around 5000 words, with illustrations and photographs where necessary. Pictures are highly appreciated! They can either be part of the "Word for Windows"-file, or be seperate on Floppy in TIFF-, PCX- or BMP- Format. We can work with color-pictures, although the print-outs will be in black and white only. If papers contain pictures, we additionally request them to be send on paper. Videotapes and recordings are also encouraged. For further questions you are cordially invited to contact me via Internet or mail! Call for Participation ---------------------- We expect more than 200 international professionals to come to the conference. The audience will represent leading companies from Europe and abroad. Chair ----- * IDG-Communications Austria's leading publisher for computer magazines and newspapers. * 1AA Management Consulting GMBH One of Austria's leading organizations for event-mangement. * Icon + Christian Bauer & Freunde Two young companies working in the field of VR. The four companies grant for a high standard event. Organizing Committee -------------------- * Worlddesign, Dr. Robert Jacobson * Dentsu Inc., Etsuroh Kitauchi * Jetro (MITI), Yoshiyasu Imazu * University of Oslo, Morten Soby * Ludwig-Boltzmann Institute, Mag. Wolfgang Schinagl Location -------- Vienna is the capital city of Austria. It is a beautiful and friendly city, located in the very center of Europe. Vienna is well known as a place for international fairs and exhibitions, but also for its cultural riches and its unique, relaxed atmosphere. The symposium will be held in the center of the 1,5 Mio city. The Marriott Hotel is located in downtown Vienna, the so called "Old Town". It is among Vienna's leading and most fashionable hotels. A complete social programme with highlights in culture, history and winter sports is in preparation. Although we have wonderful autumn at that time, climate can be quite cold in December, down to +-0 degrees Centigrade (32 degrees Fahrenheit). Accommodation and Travel ----------------------- Rooms in Vienna vary from US $75 to $400. Accommodation can be easily booked through Mr. Peter Kremmel (see below). Grants ------ A limited number of registrations will be made available at reduced rate to those who can prove to need such assistance. Contact ------- By Mail, Phone and Fax: Peter Kremmel c/o 1AA Management Consulting GMBH Schottenfeldgasse 51 1070 Vienna Austria / Europe Tel +43 / 222 / 526 57 48 Fax +43 / 222 / 526 57 49 Email: Christian Bauer christian.bauer@uibk.ac.at