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Call for ACM IUI 2025 Workshop or Tutorial Proposals

by Eleonora Zedda

** *In conjunction with the 30th International ACM Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces (ACM IUI 2025)* * Cagliari, Italy March 24-27, 2025 https://iui.acm.org/2025/ <https://iui.acm.org/2024/> Call for Proposals We are pleased to invite proposals for workshops and tutorials to be held in conjunction with the conference. The goal of workshops is to provide a venue for presenting research on focused topics of interest and an informal forum to discuss research questions and challenges. Potential workshop topics should be related to the general theme of the conference (“Where HCI meets AI”). Tutorials are designed to provide fundamental knowledge and experience on topics related to intelligent user interfaces, and the intersection between Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Note: We encourage you to contact the chairs with your ideas (workshops2025(a)iui.acm.org), and work together to prepare an exciting proposal. We encourage proposals for a wide range of workshop and tutorial formats and activities, including but not limited to: * "Mini-conferences" on specialized topics; such workshops may have their own paper submission and review processes. * Interactive formats to explore a certain topic during the workshop (e.g., through breakout rooms); such workshops may have their own paper submission and review process or target a report summarizing the outcome of the interactive discussions. * "Late breaking work" meetings; such workshops usually have a lighter review process (e.g. based on abstracts only). * "Hands-on" workshopsaround a specific problem or topic that may wish to ask participants to submit a position statement. * "Project centric" workshopsthat may be closely related to the scope of an existing large-scale (e.g. NSF, EU, etc. funded) project. * "Mini-competitions", challenges, or hackathons around selected topics with individual or team participation. * Tutorials on a specific topic relevant to IUI; for example, methods and approaches in HCI and/or AI, specific techniques or algorithms to develop intelligent user interfaces, etc. We invite submissions of proposals for full-day and half-day workshops or tutorials. Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by the workshop and tutorial chairs. Workshops with few submissions may be cancelled, shortened, merged with other workshops, or otherwise restructured. The organizers of accepted workshops and tutorials are responsible for producing a call for participation and publicizing it, such as distributing the call to relevant newsgroups and electronic mailing lists, and especially to potential audiences from outside the IUI conference community. Workshop and tutorial organizers will maintain their own website with information about the workshop or tutorial and the ACM IUI 2025 website will refer to this website. The workshop organizers will coordinate the paper solicitation, collection, and review process. Workshops’ and tutorials’ summary will be included in the ACM Digital Library for ACM IUI 2025, and we will separately publish a joint workshop proceedings for accepted workshop submissions (through CEUR or similar). Proposal Format Workshop or tutorial proposals should be a maximum of four pages long (single-column format). Prepare your submission using the latest templates: Word Submission (https://authors.acm.org/binaries/content/assets/publications/taps/acm_submi…) Template, or the LaTeX (https://portalparts.acm.org/hippo/latex_templates/acmart-primary.zip) template. The proposals should be organized as follows: * Name and title: A one-word acronym and a full title. Please indicate “(Workshop)” or “(Tutorial)” after the title, as appropriate. * Description of workshop or tutorial topic: This description should discuss the relevance of the suggested topic to IUI and its interest for the IUI 2025 audience. Include a brief discussion of why and for which audience the workshop or tutorial is of particular interest. * Previous history: List of previous workshops or tutorials that were held on the topic including the conferences that hosted past workshops or tutorials and the number of participants. * Organizer(s): Names, affiliations, emails, and web pages of the organizer(s). Provide a brief description of the background of the organizer(s). Strong proposals normally include organizers who bring differing perspectives on the topic and are actively connected to the communities of potential participants. Please indicate the primary contact person and the organizers who plan to attend the workshop. Also please provide a list of other workshops or tutorials organized by workshop organizers in the past. * Workshop program committee: Names and affiliation of the members of the (tentative) workshop program committee that will evaluate the workshop submissions. * Participants: A statement saying how many participants you expect and how you plan to invite participants for the workshop or tutorial. If possible, include the names of at least 10 people who have expressed interest to participate in the workshop or tutorial. * Workshop or Tutorial activities: A brief description of the format regarding the mix of events or activities, such as paper presentations, invited talks, panels, demonstrations, teaching activities, hands-on practical exercises, general discussion. Please also list here any material you will make available to tutorial participants, e.g. slides, access to hardware/software, handouts, etc. * Planned outcomes of the workshop or tutorials: What are you hoping to achieve by the end of the workshop or tutorials? Please list here any planned publications or other outputs arising from workshops. * Length: Full-day or half-day. Important Dates (All are intended AoE) Discuss your topic with the workshop and tutorial chairs: September 14, 2024 Workshop proposals due: September 21, 2024 Workshop proposals decisions sent: October 11, 2024 Tutorial Proposals due: Dec 15, 2024 Tutorial proposal decisions sent: Jan 10, 2025 Submission Platform: All materials must be submitted electronically to PCS 2.0 http://new.precisionconference.com/~sigchi <http://new.precisionconference.com/~sigchi>by the proposal submission deadline. In PCS 2.0, first click "Submissions" at the top of the page, from the dropdown menus for society, conference, and track select "SIGCHI", "IUI 2025" and "IUI 2025 Workshops", respectively, and press "Go". *

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Announcing Our Joint Keynote Speaker -VLHCC + PPIG 2024: Dr. Daniel Chávez Heras!

by Dulaji Hidellaarachchi

Dear Researchers, We are thrilled to share an exciting update about the upcoming editions of VL/HCC 2024 <https://conf.researchr.org/home/vlhcc-2024>, collocated with the Psychology of Programming Interest Group (PPIG) <https://ppig.org/workshops/2024-annual-workshop/>, which will be held from *September 2nd to 6th at the University of Liverpool, UK.* It is our great pleasure to announce that *Dr. Daniel Chávez Heras*, a distinguished lecturer in Digital Culture and Creative Computing at King's College London, will be the* joint keynote speaker* at our event. Dr. Chávez will present a keynote titled "*Computational Ekphrasis - Reflections on Generative Modes of Cultural Production."* This talk will explore the intersection of AI, visual culture, and language, examining how generative systems reshape our understanding and creation of visual media. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights into how contemporary AI technologies are influencing the digital humanities and beyond. Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details about the conference schedule and registration information. We also have upcoming deadlines for the *Journal-First track (June 4th) <https://conf.researchr.org/track/vlhcc-2024/vlhcc-2024-journal-first-presen…>, **Posters & Showpieces track (June 25th), <https://conf.researchr.org/track/vlhcc-2024/vlhcc-2024-posters-and-showpiec…> and Workshops & Tutorials (June 25th) <https://conf.researchr.org/track/vlhcc-2024/vlhcc-2024-workshops-and-tutori…> for VL/HCC,* and *Reflections, artworks, and demos (June 14th) <https://ppig.org/workshops/2024-annual-workshop/>for PPIG.* Please visit the respective websites to see more details and submit your amazing work! Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for VL/HCC and PPIG. We are excited to welcome you to what promises to be an enlightening and engaging conference. Best regards, Dulaji Hidellaarachchi Publicity & Social Media Chair VL/HCC’2024 & PPIG 2024 On behalf of VL/HCC & PPIG organising committees --------- *Dr Dulaji Hidellaarachchi* * | Research Fellow* * | Department of Software Systems and Cybersecurity* * | Faculty of Information Technology* * | Monash University* * | Clayton VIC 3800* * | Australia * E: Dulaji.Hidellaarachchi(a)monash.edu https://dulajih.com <https://www.dulajih.com/>

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CfP: MCMI Workshop 2024 - Multi- and Cross-Modal Information for Enhanced Pattern Recognition

by Salvatore Sorce

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MCMI Workshop 2024 - Multi- and Cross-Modal Information for Enhanced Pattern Recognition In conjunction with the 26th International Conference on Pattern Recognition (ICPR 2024). MCMI 2024 @ ICPR 2024 Website: mcmi2024.unikore.it December 1, 2024, Kolkata, India +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ *** Important Dates *** ++ Electronic submission of full papers: July 1, 2024 ++ Notification of paper acceptance: September 1, 2024 ++ Camera-ready of accepted papers: September 27, 2024 ++ Workshop: December 1, 2024 *********************************************************************** Goal *********************************************************************** The MCMI workshop aims to explore the convergence and fusion of information from multiple modalities, forming the backbone of modern AI systems for robust pattern recognition and understanding. This interdisciplinary workshop encourages collaboration across fields such as audio processing, computer vision, and natural language processing. It serves as a venue to discuss recent findings, share innovative methodologies, and address future directions in multimodal pattern analysis. Such integrative approaches are crucial not only for academic research but also for technological advancements in the industry, transforming how we interact with the world and fostering new possibilities for innovation. *********************************************************************** Topics of Interest *********************************************************************** We invite submissions of high-quality papers reporting original research and significant new work not under review or published elsewhere in the following areas: - Technological Advancements in Multimodal Systems - Multimodal Fusion Strategies - Deep Learning Architectures for Multimodal Fusion - Cross-Modal Feature Extraction and Learning - Audio-Visual Speech Recognition - Scene and Object Recognition from Audio-Visual Cues - Temporal Dynamics in Multimodal Data Processing - Robustness and Generalization across Diverse Modalities - Applications and Interaction in Multimodal Systems - Emotion Recognition in Multimodal Data - Natural Language Processing for Multimedia Content - Multimodal Datasets and Benchmarks - Novel Interaction Paradigms for Multimodal Data Acquisition - Security, Ethics, and Transparency in Multimodal Systems - Ethical Considerations in Multimodal Data Processing - Privacy-Preserving Multimodal Learning - Explainable AI (XAI) in Multimodal Systems - Security and Robustness in Multimodal Systems - Adversarial Attacks and Defense in Multimodal Systems Topics aligned with cutting-edge technological trends and research. ************************************************************************ Submission Guidelines ************************************************************************* Papers must be formatted according to Springer's LNCS template and submitted via the workshop's submission system. Submissions should present substantial new work and should not be under review elsewhere: - Paper length: 5 to 10 pages in Springer LNCS format, including figures, tables, and references. - Submission link: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/MCMI2024/ - Peer review: Single-blind - All submissions will be reviewed by at least three experts in the field. Accepted papers will be published in the Lecture Notes in Computer Science series by Springer, and at least one author of each accepted paper must register for the workshop by the camera-ready deadline. ************************************************************************* Workshop Organizers ************************************************************************* - Moreno La Quatra, Kore University of Enna, Italy - Nicole Dalia Cilia, Kore University of Enna, Italy - Vincenzo Conti, Kore University of Enna, Italy - Salvatore Sorce, Kore University of Enna, Italy - Giovanni Garraffa, Kore University of Enna, Italy - Valerio Mario Salerno, Kore University of Enna, Italy For questions regarding the submission process, please contact the organizers at mcmi(a)unikore.it. ************************************************************************* Diversity and Inclusion Statement ************************************************************************* MCMI 2024 is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and promotes equity. We encourage submissions from underrepresented groups and strive to create a welcoming and respectful environment for all participants. We are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience, including people of many different backgrounds. We expect participants to follow these rules during the whole workshop. We thank our participants for their cooperation in helping us create a safe and positive workshop experience for everyone.

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ACM GoodIT'24: Special Track on Educating for a Sustainable Digital Future -- Final Call for Paper Submission

by Announce

*** Final Call for Paper Submission *** ACM 4th International Conference on Information Technology for Social Good (GoodIT''24) 4-6 September 2024, Bremen, Germany Special Track on Educating for a Sustainable Digital Future https://blogs.uni-bremen.de/goodit2024/ ( *** Submission Deadline: 17 June 2024 (FIRM) ***) SCOPE Exploring the development of our digital future requires a comprehensive examination of both individual and societal consequences. Placing excessive emphasis on individual gains, a common practice in individualistic societies for many years, has hindered the ability to grasp the complex dynamics and forward-thinking mindset essential for the sustainability of a contemporary society. The evolving landscape of technology and the ongoing digital advancements have paved the way for creative applications in the field of education, allowing us to adapt to the ever-changing circumstances. When shaping a new approach for Information Systems and Information Technology education, it is crucial to emphasize the significance of individuals as key stakeholders and integral members of the wider community, while also recognizing the pivotal role of collaboration. In this track, we are searching for papers employing innovative technology and approaches to educate the future generation towards world equality, collegiality, inclusion and a more cooperative learning for a sustainable digital future. Values which are emphasized in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which overall aim towards creating a more equitable, sustainable, and peaceful world. This track is particularly relevant to IS/IT educators and those creative IT practitioners who care about developing a sustainable digital future. TOPICS Potential topics for papers include (but are not limited to): • Sustainable and innovative education technologies and practices • Universal access to quality education • The new role for IS/IT in society and education and the value of information and knowledge • The role of cooperative learning for life-long learning and societal developments • Digital transformation: opportunities and challenges for education, work, and society • Digital learning environments: Innovations and trends • Equality, diversity, and inclusion in education, work, and society • The use of large language models and generative AI in education • New topics and domains in IT-enhanced education We hope to attract the interest of IS/IT educators and those creative IT practitioners who care about developing a sustainable digital future. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Please refer to the instructions on the conference web site: https://blogs.uni-bremen.de/goodit2024/submission-of-papers/ . All accepted papers will be included in the ACM Digital Library . IMPORTANT DATES • Submission deadline: 17 June 2024 (AoE) (***FIRM***) • Notification of acceptance: 8 July 2024 • Camera ready: 19 July 2024 TRACK CHAIRS • George A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus • Vasso Stylianou, University of Nicosia, Cyprus CONTACT DETAILS Vasso Stylianou, stylianou.v(a)unic.ac.cy

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[CfP] 5th IEEE International Symposium on the Internet of Sounds - Erlangen, Germany, Sep 30-Oct 2 2024

by Luca Turchet

<-- Apologies for cross-posting, please distribute widely --> *5th **IEEE **International Symposium on the Internet of Sounds* International Audio Laboratories Erlangen 30 September - 2 October 2024 *https://internetofsounds2024.ieee-is2.org/ <https://internetofsounds2024.ieee-is2.org/>* We are pleased to invite you to the 5th IEEE International Symposium on the Internet of Sounds (IEEE IS2 2024). The Internet of Sounds is an emerging research field at the intersection of the Sound and Music Computing and the Internet of Things domains. The symposium will be hosted at the International Audio Laboratories Erlangen <https://www.audiolabs-erlangen.de/>, Germany, a joint institution of the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS. The aim is to bring together academics and industry to investigate and advance the development of Internet of Sounds technologies by using novel tools and processes. The event will consist of presentations, keynotes, panels, poster presentations, demonstrations, tutorials, music performances, and installations. *Satellite Events* The program will include two satellite events: - The 1st IEEE International Workshop on the Musical Metaverse <https://internetofsounds2024.ieee-is2.org/workshop/ieee-iwmm-workshop> - The 2nd IEEE International Workshop on Networked Immersive Audio <https://internetofsounds2024.ieee-is2.org/workshop/ieee-iwnia-workshop> For the topics addressed in each workshop please visit the respective webpages. *Keynote Speakers* The program will include three keynotes: · Toon van Waterschoot, KU Leuven · Georg Hajdu, Hamburg University of Music and Theatre · Hanna Lukashevich, Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT *Call for Papers and Demos* Topics of interest include and are not limited to: · Networked immersive audio for the Internet of Sounds · Wireless acoustic sensor networks · Web Audio for the Internet of Sounds · Networked Musical XR · Semantic Audio applications for the Internet of Sounds · Embedded audio · 5G/6G architectures leveraging slicing and Multi-access Edge Computing · Smart musical instruments · Networked music performance systems · Detection and classification of sounds in acoustic sensor networks · Sonification for Internet of Sounds applications · Participatory live music performances · Musical haptics for the Internet of Musical Things · Music education applications for the Internet of Musical Things · Intelligent music production in Internet of Musical Things contexts · Protocols and exchange formats for the Internet of Sounds · Ecoacoustics · Ubiquitous music · Privacy and security in acoustic sensor networks · Visualization and Sonification of acoustic sensor networks · Audio datasets for Deep Learning and Data Mining · Challenges in the management and delivery of large audio databases · Visualization, access, and indexing of audio databases · Cloud-based services for musical and audio applications · Improving accessibility and inclusiveness within the Internet of Sounds · Sustainability and ethical aspects of the Internet of Sounds · Music information retrieval in networked applications We consider submissions in the form of: - Full paper (min 5 pages, max 10 pages) - Poster paper (min 2 pages, max 4 pages) - Demo proposal (max 2 pages) Authors are welcome to submit to all three tracks. We encourage the submission of work in progress as well as more mature work. However, only the contributions of at least 4 pages are eligible for inclusion in the conference proceedings to be submitted to IEEE. *Paper Submission* All submissions will be fully, single-blind peer-reviewed. The expected number of pages for contribution should not exceed 10 pages for paper. Authors must follow IEEE ethical and writing guidelines. LaTeX and Word template: https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html Submission portal: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=is22024paper *Call for Internet of Sounds Performances and Installations* We invite submissions that showcase the internet of sounds in performance and sound installations. Proposed works should have a clear connection to the conference and may relate to a technical paper or demo submission. We particularly invite pieces that last 5-12 minutes, however, shorter and longer performance proposals will be considered. *Performances and Installations Submission* A proposal (compiled in a single pdf) should include: · One-page project description · One-page description of technical requirements · Short program notes · Artist bio(s) · URL to any performance/installation audio or audio-visual documentation (if available). The documentation link should use streaming-only services, e.g., SoundCloud, Vimeo, YouTube. Please keep in mind the following when preparing performance and installation submissions: - Space requirements: Indicate whether the work would be more suitable for a university environment (hallways, staircases, indoor and outdoor plazas), club, traditional concert stage, gallery, public space, or other venue. For questions regarding equipment and venue descriptions, please contact the Music & Installations Co-chairs - Performer(s): List all performers that would need to be involved. Please note that the organizers cannot provide funding to support performers' travel or accommodation. - Feasibility: Provide evidence of the feasibility of the performance or installation. Include documentation and list of previous performances of the submitted or related work that demonstrate the submitter's capacity to implement the proposal. Submission portal: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=is22024music *Important Dates* - All submission deadlines: July 10, 2024 - Author notification: August 15, 2024 - Camera-ready due: September 9, 2024 - Early registration deadline: August 26, 2024 - Late registration deadline: September 23, 2024 - Symposium dates: September 30 – Oct 2, 2024 *Awards* The Organizing Committee will select the winners for the Best Paper, Best Student Paper, and Best Demo awards. To be eligible for the Best Student Paper award, the presenting and first author of the paper must be a full-time student. *Organizing Committee* - Local Chair: Nils Peters – International Audio Laboratories Erlangen, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg - Paper Co-chair: Jakob Abeßer – Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT - Paper Co-chair: Joseph Malloch – Dalhousie University - Music & Installations Co-chair: Esther Fee Reinhardt – University of Music and Performing Arts Munich - Music & Installations Co-chair: Marlon Schumacher – Institute for Music informatics and Musicology Karlsruhe - Demo Chair: Robert Hupke – Sennheiser - Diversity Chair: Claudia Rinaldi – National Inter-University Consortium for Telecommunications - Industry Liaison Chair: Jan Dürre – Sennheiser - Communication Chair: Birgit Popp – Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS - Facility Chair: Stefan Turowski – International Audio Laboratories Erlangen, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg - General Chair: Luca Turchet – University of Trento *General Contact* Enquiries can be addressed to conference-is2-2024(a)fau.de ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Luca Turchet*, Ph.D. Associate Professor Head of the *Creative, Intelligent & Multisensory Interactions Laboratory* <https://www.cimil.disi.unitn.it/> Chair of the *IEEE Emerging Technology Initiative on the Internet of Sounds* <https://www.comsoc.org/about/committees/emerging-technologies-initiatives/i…> Founder and President of the* Internet of Sounds Research Network <https://www.internetofsounds.net/>* Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science University of Trento Via Sommarive 9 - 38123 Trento - Italy E-mail: luca.turchet(a)unitn.it Tel: +39 0461 283792

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Extended Deadline - Call for Papers ACM GoodIT 2024

by Mirko Franco

ACM GOODIT 2024 Conference Call for Papers 4-6 September 2024, Bremen, Germany https://blogs.uni-bremen.de/goodit2024/ The ACM 4th International Conference on Information Technology for Social Good (GoodIT 2024) is a premier international forum for researchers, practitioners, and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns, as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of data and technology for addressing Social Good and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome contributions that delve into the nexus of technology, data science, and social well-being, exploring how these domains interconnect and impact society. Alongside the main track, the conference includes the Work-in-Progress and PhD Track. The Work-in-Progress Track is an excellent opportunity for practitioners and researchers to present early-stage work, offering a platform for sharing innovative ideas, receiving feedback, and fostering discussions and collaborations. The PhD Track is designed for PhD students at different stages of their research. It provides a valuable opportunity for these students to present and refine their research under the guidance of experienced researchers. Additionally, the program will be enriched with several Special Tracks. The forthcoming Call for Papers will outline these tracks' details and specific topics. We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: IT and Data Science for Social Good: Social Impact of Machine Learning Applications Data and algorithmic biases and potential societal risks Large language models (LLMs) and GenAI models impact on society Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency in Machine Learning Citizen Science IT for smart living, Health and social care Technology for Social Good: AI and Machine Learning for Social and Humanitarian response IoT Solutions for Sustainable Development Decentralized approaches to IT Digital Solutions for Cultural Heritage Game, entertainment, and multimedia applications IT for education Environmental Sustainability and Technology: Green Computing and Energy-Efficient Technologies Climate Change Modeling and Environmental Science Smart Cities and Sustainable Urban Development Sustainable Networking and Communication Systems Technology addressing the digital divide Ethics, Policy, and Governance in Tech for Social Good: Regulatory and Policy Frameworks for Ethical Tech Governance of AI and Autonomous Systems in Social Contexts Digital Rights and Freedom in the Age of Technology Data Privacy and Security in Social Applications Submission Guidelines: Submitted papers must be original works and must not have been previously published. All papers must clearly outline the research question, methodology, results, and implications for social good. The papers should follow the new ACM format (https://authors.acm.org/proceedings/production-information/taps-production-…). Main Track and Special Tracks Full Paper Submission should be a maximum of 12 pages; Work-in-Progress papers should be a maximum of 8 pages; Ph.D. track papers should be a maximum of 5 The indicated paper length includes references, tables, and figures. Documents with a length disproportionate to their contribution will be rejected. These submissions will undergo a single-blind peer review process involving three evaluations each. Accepted papers will be included in the ACM Digital Library. Each accepted paper must have at least one of its authors register for and physically present the work at the conference. Please consider that this is a condition to ensure the paper is included in the conference proceedings. For additional details, please check the “Submission of Papers” (https://blogs.uni-bremen.de/goodit2024/submission-of-papers/) web page. Important Dates: Full Paper Submission Extended Deadline: June 17th, 2024 (FIRM) Notification of Paper Acceptance: July 8th, 2024 Camera-Ready Submission: July 19th, 2024 Conference Dates: 4-6 September 2024, Bremen, Germany Submission Portal: Please submit your papers through our online submission portal available at https://goodit2024.hotcrp.com/ Contact Us: For any inquiries regarding the call for papers, please contact pmanzoni(a)disca.upv.es We look forward to your contributions and to seeing you at the ACM GOODIT 2024 Conference! ACM GOODIT 2024 Conference Committee

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ACM UMAP 2024 | Tutorials & Registration

by Wanling Cai

* We apologize if you receive multiple copies of this email * * Online version (registration): https://www.um.org/umap2024/registration/ * Online version (tutorials): https://www.um.org/umap2024/tutorials/ ACM UMAP 2024: The 32nd ACM Conference on User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy July 1-4, 2024 There’s still time to register for UMAP 2024 Conference! - Registration information: https://www.um.org/umap2024/registration/ - Standard Registration until June 21, 2024 - Onsite Registration By July 4, 2024 * Registration Link: https://cvent.me/ekykDz *This year, UMAP 2024 will include 5 tutorials:* *Trustworthy User Modeling and Recommendation From Technical and Regulatory Perspectives* Several efforts in Europe (e.g., the AI Act) and beyond have highlighted the significance of regulating AI technology, which has substantial implications for research and development in the areas of user modelling and recommender systems. It particularly requires actions to enhance the trust of various stakeholders in the processes and outcomes of corresponding R&D activities. This 90-minute tutorial will address these implications from both technical and regulatory perspectives. It will provide an interdisciplinary overview of recent regulations, with a specific focus on the core areas of (1) fairness and non-discrimination, (2) privacy and security, and (3) transparency and explainability. The tutorial will empower its audience with a deep understanding of the social and ethical consequences of their work, and of recent ethical guidelines and regulatory frameworks addressing the aforementioned dimensions. It will discuss relevant research and offer practical examples that address the aforementioned trustworthiness aspects. Furthermore, it will demonstrate how new regulations impact the daily work of the audience. * Website: https://socialcomplab.github.io/Trustworthy-UMAP-Tutorial-24/ *Collaborative Team Recommendation for Skilled Users: Objectives, Techniques, and New Perspectives* Collaborative team recommendation involves selecting users with certain skills to form a team who will, more likely than not, accomplish a complex task successfully. To automate the traditionally tedious and error-prone manual process of team formation, researchers from several scientific spheres have proposed methods to tackle the problem. In this tutorial, while providing a taxonomy of team recommendation works based on their algorithmic approaches to model skilled users in collaborative teams, we perform a comprehensive and hands-on study of the graph-based approaches that comprise the mainstream in this field, then cover the neural team recommenders as the cutting-edge class of approaches. Further, we provide unifying definitions, formulations, and evaluation schema. Last, we introduce details of training strategies, benchmarking datasets, and open-source tools, along with directions for future works. * Website: https://fani-lab.github.io/OpeNTF/tutorial/umap24/ *DECI: Designing Effective Conversational Interfaces* The rise in popularity of conversational agents has enabled humans to interact with machines more naturally. There is a growing familiarity among people with conversational interactions mediated by technology due to the widespread use of mobile devices and messaging services. Over half the population on our planet has access to the Internet with ever-lowering barriers to accessibility. Though text modality is a dominant way to implement CUIs today, foundational AI models enable the implementation of multimodal CUIs using voice and visual modality. Adopting visual and auditory cues in addition to text-based responses provides an engaging user experience, specifically in complex scenarios like health guidance, and job interviewing, among others. This tutorial will present a review of state-of-the-art research and best practices on building and deploying multimodal CUIs and synthesize the open research challenges in supporting such CUIs. The tutorial will also showcase the benefits of employing novel conversational interfaces in the domains of human-AI decision-making, health and well-being, information retrieval, and crowd computing. We will discuss the potential of conversational interfaces in facilitating and mediating the interactions of people with AI systems. * Website: https://sites.google.com/view/decitutorial *Paradigm Shifts in User Modeling: A Journey from Historical Foundations to Emerging Trends* The tutorial is designed to act as a detailed guide through the evolving field of user modeling research, highlighting the significant changes that have recently reshaped this area of study. We provide an overview of the vast and continuously expanding areas of user modeling and profiling, covering both their historical development and technical aspects. Our goal is to clarify the meanings of each crucial term in this field, thereby reducing misunderstandings and misinterpretations. At the heart of our tutorial, we will delve into the significant paradigm shifts witnessed in the last few years, primarily driven by advances in technology, along with the latest research trends and innovative directions in the domain. We explore and elaborate on progress in areas such as user behavior modeling, user representation, and beyond-accuracy perspectives. Throughout the presentation, we intend to actively involve the audience in discussions to promote an interactive and engaging learning experience. * Website: https://link.erasmopurif.com/tutorial-umap24 *Mastering Mind and Movement. ACM UMAP 2024 Tutorial on Modeling Intelligent Psychomotor Systems (M3@ACM UMAP 2024)* Research in the psychomotor field to provide personalization support to users represents several research challenges. The objective of the M3@ACM UMAP 2024 tutorial is to provide all level researchers of the UMAP community with methodologies, tools and techniques to model complex psychomotor behaviours that can later personalize learning support in realms like sports, physical education or for rehabilitation purposes, providing insights into data gathering from activities that involve human movements. In the M3 tutorial we will focus on how to take advantage of a learning analytics platform to support data engineering processes applied to the psychomotor domain, thus allowing for a practical and guided experience to the tutorial participants. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, recording specific movements and learning how to capture human body keypoints and model psychomotor learning. * Website: https://phyum.uned.es/m3umap24/

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Call for applications - 11th Young Researchers in Human-Computer Interaction Meeting - 30Sept-4Oct - Oléron, France

by BIANCARDI Beatrice

Hello everyone! The schedule of the 11th Rencontres des Jeunes Chercheuses et Jeunes Chercheurs en Interaction Humain-Machine (RJC) is available, we are waiting for your applications! Since 2000, the aim of the RJC has been to train future professional researchers in Human-Computer Interaction. This year they will take place from 30 September to 4 October at Village de Vacances du C.A.E.S. du C.N.R.S., Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France. PhD and Master's students working in the field of HCI are invited to attend. Places are limited, with 20% of places reserved for students from universities outside France. Important dates : · 31 May: submissions deadline · 30 June: notification of acceptance For more practical information about the RJC and how to apply, visit the RJC website: https://rjc24.afihm.org/ Don't hesitate to spread the word! Best regards, Vanessa and Beatrice [cid:image001.png@01DAB114.B93C4CD0] Beatrice BIANCARDI Enseignante-Chercheuse LINEACT CESI bbiancardi(a)cesi.fr<mailto:bbiancardi@cesi.fr> https://beatricebiancardi.gitlab.io/ Tel : +33 (0)6 71 62 50 45 93 boulevard de La Seine CS 40177 - 92006 Nanterre cedex [cid:image002.png@01DAB114.B93C4CD0]<https://www.facebook.com/CESIingenieurs> [cid:image003.png@01DAB114.B93C4CD0]<https://twitter.com/cesi_officiel> [cid:image004.png@01DAB114.B93C4CD0]<https://www.youtube.com/user/groupecesi1/> [cid:image005.png@01DAB114.B93C4CD0]<https://www.linkedin.com/school/cesi-officiel/> [cid:image006.png@01DAB114.B93C4CD0]<https://www.instagram.com/cesi_officiel/> cesi.fr<https://www.cesi.fr/>

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[CFP] Special Track on "Citizen Science as a tool for Social Good" -> ACM GoodIT 2024 (extended deadline: May 31)

by Catia Prandi

*** Apologies for cross-posting *** === Special Track on Citizen Science as a tool for Social Good (CS4Good) === In conjunction with ACM 4th International Conference on Information Technology for Social Good (ACM GoodIT 2024), 4-6 September 2024, Bremen, Germany ### LINK https://sites.google.com/view/cs4good/ ### IMPORTANT DATES -> Papers Submission: May 31sh, 2024 (extended!) -> Notification of acceptance: July 8th, 2024 -> Camera Ready submission: July 19th, 2024 ### SCOPE The CS4Good special track provides a unique opportunity to explore ground-breaking research contributions addressing Citizen Science within the specific context of social good. Social good refers to societal benefits from CS activities such as environmental justice and protection, inclusion and learning of underrepresented communities, public health promotion and equity, innovation and literacy, and advances and trust in science. TOPICS: Case studies of Citizen science applications for social good Citizens’ engagement and motivation Innovative solutions supporting CS and social good (e.g., Virtual Reality, Augmented reality, smart sensors) Data collection, accuracy, and trustworthiness Ethics and privacy issues Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Citizen Science Gamification and Game Thinking Data visualization and data literacy Crowdsourcing and crowdsensing ### PAPERS PUBLICATION Submitted papers must be original works and must not have been previously published. They will be peer-reviewed (three reviews). All accepted and presented papers will be included in the conference proceedings published in ACM Digital Library. At least one of the authors of all accepted papers must register and present the work in presence at the conference; otherwise, the paper will not be published in the proceedings. ### ORGANIZERS Catia Prandi, University of Bologna, Italy Christothea Herodotou, Open University, UK _________________________________________ Catia Prandi, PhD. Senior Assistant professor (RTD B), Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Bologna

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Seminario, Dragan Ahmetovic, DEIB - PoliMI, 27 Maggio, 13:30

by Maristella Matera

Carissimi, lunedì 27 Maggio alle 13:30, presso la Sala Seminari "Nicola Schiavoni" del DEIB (Edificio 20) - Politenico di Milano, Dragan Ahmetovic terrà un seminario dal titolo "Interaction Substitution for Mobile Games Accessibility and Exergaming". Trovate sotto l'abstract e una breve biografia di Dragan. Vi invitiamo a partecipare, sia in presenza per chi può raggiungere facilmente il Politecnico di Milano, sia in streaming al seguente link: https://polimi-it.zoom.us/j/92625905865 Non mancate! Un caro saluto, Maristella ---------------------------------- Interaction Substitution for Mobile Games Accessibility and Exergaming Mobile device interaction is based on touchscreen usage, which poses significant accessibility barriers to people with upper extremity motor impairments. Existing solutions, provided as software services, enable access to most mobile device functionalities by substituting the default touchscreen interaction paradigm with simpler alternatives. This is commonly achieved by replacing direct touchscreen access to interface elements with their sequential traversal, until a target element is reached. However, sequential access is slower, and therefore not suited for apps having time-constrained interaction requirements, such as games. Furthermore, since common game development kits do not advertise their interface elements to the mobile operating system, in many cases alternative interaction paradigms cannot be used at all. To address these issues, we research novel interaction substitution approaches that rely on the direct mapping of alternative triggering actions to touchscreen interaction events, which are previously annotated on the interface of a target game. The proposed approach can be used as an accessibility layer to make existing and popular games accessible without directly intervening on their code. Within this framework, we explore the design space of the alternative triggering actions, proposing four input modalities that can be personalized to the specific user needs. Through a series of studies with representative users, we assess the accuracy, time overhead, workload and appreciation of the proposed alternative inputs, compared to non-mediated touchscreen access by people without disabilities. Finally, we explore the applicability of the approach to telerehabilitation by transforming existing mobile games into full-fledged exergames. Dragan Ahmetovic is an associate professor at the Department of Computer Science of the University of Milan. His research focuses on assistive technologies designed to augment the cognitive capabilities of users and overcome barriers that limit their access to information and physical world. He investigates embodied sensing, knowledge retrieval, intelligent user interfaces and human-computer interaction, mediated by mobile and pervasive devices. Dragan conducted his doctoral studies at EveryWare Lab of the University of Milan and received his Ph.D. in March 2015. Afterwards, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow and project scientist at the Cognitive Assistance Lab of Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA and as a postdoctoral researcher at the “S. Polin” Laboratory for Research and Experimentation with Novel Assistive Technologies for STEM at the University of Turin, Italy.

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