[01 Apr 2008]SIGGRAPH Asia 2008: Call for Participation

ACM SIGGRAPH invites you to contribute to the first annual SIGGRAPH Asia conference. SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 seeks your participation as presenters and contributors for the following programmes:

Technical Papers

The SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 Technical Papers Programme will continue the tradition of excellence in computer graphics and interactive techniques that SIGGRAPH is known for and extend this world-class experience to Asia. We invite submissions of high-quality papers that will set the standard in the field and stimulate future trends. Accepted papers will be presented at SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 and published as a special issue of ACM Transactions on Graphics.

The deadline for submission to the SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 Technical Papers Programme is 28 May 2008. Find out about the submission requirements and submit your work(s) now.

Art Gallery

The Art Gallery welcomes submissions of printed, interactive, and networked digital art in 2D, 3D, and 4D. The programme is especially (but not exclusively) encouraging artists to submit works that deal with transformations, fusions, intersections, and paradigm shifts from Asia. The Art Gallery will facilitate an encounter with, and exchange between, different fields to showcase "hybrid" works such as space art in zero gravity, text-literature visualisation, and ubiquitous sounds.

The deadline for submission to the SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 Art Gallery is 20 June 2008. submit your work(s) now.

Computer Animation Festival

The Computer Animation Festival includes two main components:

1. The official Competition Programme, which is a juried selection of "the best of the best" amazing works that provide insight on current international trends in computer-generated animation.

2. A special Curated Programme will showcase remarkable films, from classics to experimental explorations of the latest technologies. This special programme of short subjects and features presents an intriguing collection of world-renowned animated works. Professionals, artists, filmmakers, and researchers from throughout the world are invited to participate.

Read about the submission requirements and submit your work(s) for the Competition Programme by 20 June 2008.

Courses

The Courses Programme welcomes submissions that cover state-of-the-art techniques in computer graphics and interactive interfaces including (but not limited to) animation, computer-human interactivity, post-production, entertainment, gaming, rendering, scientific visualisation, virtual reality and programming hackery. We also welcome reports on recent industrial advances and tutorials on skills and techniques for artists.

Information about the submission requirements is available.

Submit your course proposal by 19 May 2008.

Educators Programme

The aim of the Educators Programme is to create an environment that supports innovation in the instruction of computer graphics and digital art. Support the evolving integration of art and technology as embraced by educators of all levels from early learning through higher education and industry in all sub-disciplines of the field. Share ideas concerning educational strategies as adopted in both industry and academia and help make learning a more satisfying, productive, and meaningful process.

The deadline for submission to the SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 Educators Programme is 6 June 2008. Take note of the submission requirements and visit the submission website now for your proposal.

Emerging Technologies

This programme seeks creative and innovative projects in the fields of virtual and mixed reality, haptic interfaces, ubiquitous systems, digital tools, HD displays, robotics, and any other applications of new, exciting, and amazing technologies.

The deadline for submission to the SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 Emerging Technologies is 20 June 2008. Find more information on how you can submit your work(s).

Sketches & Posters

SIGGRAPH Asia 2008’s Sketches & Posters will cover a broad spectrum of topics including digital art, design, science, and engineering. It encompasses ideas ranging from speculation to academic research, from industrial development and practical tools to behind-the-scenes explanations of commercial and artistic work. Whether you are toying with fuzzy what-if ideas, developing new techniques, or using existing ones in novel ways, we want to hear from you! Be a part of this exciting exchange of ideas and techniques!

Information about the submission requirements is available online. submit your work to the SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 Sketches & Posters Programme by 12 July 2008.

SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 also offers several volunteer opportunities for students and professionals alike.

GraphicsNet

Support SIGGRAPH Asia in engineering and maintaining the high-performance network the conference and exhibition requires. Professionals and students are encouraged to apply.

International Resources

Be part of our English Review Team! The English Review Service helps submitters improve their written English. A team of native English-speaking volunteers will read the proposed description of works before the official submissions and provide suggestions to enhance the legibility of the text (not content).

Student Volunteers

You are a student and interested in computer graphics and interactive techniques? Join SIGGRAPH Asia 2008’s elite support team.

XSV: Ex-Student Volunteers

Exceptional former Student Volunteers who are professionals now are eligible to apply. Make the next step towards your future with SIGGRAPH.

Invitation to Exhibit

SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 will be a very powerful magnet for everyone in the continent's vibrant computer graphics community. It promises to attract a talented cast of international artists, academics, engineers, innovators, researchers, developers, producers and providers of computer graphics and interactive techniques. Reserve your exhibit space before 30 April to enjoy a special rate!

For Further Information

Contact SIGGRAPH Asia 2008.