Paper Submission

Call for Papers

The International Society on Virtual Systems and MultiMedia is proud to announce the 5th International Conference on Virtual Systems and MultiMedia 1999 (VSMM'99):

Next Generation Virtual Reality
"Milestones for a New Virtual Millennium"
1 - 3 September, 1999, Dundee, Scotland, UK

Information: http://www.vsmm.org/vsmm99


Papers Due Date: 31 May 1999 EXTENDED DEADLINE!
Notice of Acceptance: 15 June 1999
Manuscript Due Date: 18 July 1999
Conference: 1- 3 September 1999

CONFERENCE THEME
In the spirit of defining concrete milestones for virtual reality and multimedia technologies, VSMM'99 conference will explore Next Generation VR through five main sessions: 1) Technical, 2) Creative, 3) Commerce, 4) Virtual World Heritage and 5) Gaming and Entertainment. VSMM99 will integrate these sessions together through an exciting lineup of plenary sessions, invited talks from world-renowned experts in each field, lectures, workshops and social activities. We encourage the submission of papers that approach a topic from one of these five session perspectives. Topics related directly to virtual reality and MultiMedia applications include:

1) TECHNICAL
Technical sessions are designed to present technical lectures and workshops on the research and development of virtual reality and multimedia technologies. Papers are invited which present innovative research into mixed reality, artificial life and dynamic worlds, entertainment and games, human interface and sensing, immersive virtual environments, industrial applications, robotics, medical and biological, modeling and theory, multimedia, network and tele-communications, web/Internet.

2) CREATIVE
Creative sessions are designed from an artistic viewpoint, offering talks and workshops on innovative solutions, processes, critical debate and imaginative uses of technology. Papers are invited which explore the areas of creativity, artistic theory, design, processes, methods and innovative applications. Main topics include: film, CD-ROM, DVD, web, nonlinear scripting, interactive performance, interactive TV, theme parks, games and other areas which use VR and multimedia technology.

3) COMMERCE
This session will present the development of critical issues relating to the industry and commercial side of the Virtual Reality and MultiMedia. Papers are invited which explore the areas of medical, moral, legal, production, commercialization and trade, political, ethical, marketing, standardization and common protocol development.

4) Virtual World Heritage
VSMM98 hosted the first Special Session on Virtual World Heritage, with the kind support of UNESCO's World Heritage Centre. It brought together for the first time many experts in the fields of archaeology, history and technology. It was highly successful and this year will continue with further exploration. Papers which address architectural and artifact construction, education, entertainment, historical information presentation, planning and simulation, 3D geography/remote sensing, GIS, restoration and tourism are encouraged to submit.

5) Next Generation Entertainment and Games
VSMM99 will host a special session on Next Generation gaming and entertainment environments. The computer gaming industry has been a recognized pioneer in multi-user interactive virtual environments. As we approach the next generation of high-end virtual reality, it is expected that the computer games industry will continue to pave the way in dealing with the fundamental issues of persistence and evolvable environments. Papers exploring virtual identity, security, evolutionary algorithms and techniques, multi-players network systems, distributed environments, persistence and evolvable environments, connectivity of heterogeneous worlds, artificial life, novel hardware, and psychological effects analysis are invited to submit.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
To present a paper at the conference, a full paper (in HTML format) up to 10 pages maximum must be registered by 1 May 1999. The reviewing process is done through an electronic web-based reviewing system. You must provide a URL Web address for your paper, or send it in web-enabled format (html, zipped archive, 20mb max) and we will host your pages from our server. You may include movies, audio and graphics. Accepted authors will have the papers published through CD-ROM, Web-page format and printed proceedings. Papers will be reviewed and authors will be advised of three outcomes: 1) Accept, 2) Accept for Poster, 3) Reject. Each successful author will be expected to give a 20 minute talk, or provide a poster display.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The conference will be held at the Stakis Hotel, overlooking the 3km wide river and its two bridges. The conference will host many social activities and events that provide the true flavour of Scotland. Dine on the Frigate Unicorn, the world's oldest floating wooden battleship, explore Captain Scott's Antarctic research ship at Discovery Point. Or play a round of golf where the game originated, visit scotch whiskey distilleries like Glenmorangie and the ancient Glamis castle where Scotland's kings and queens lived.

AWARDS
Several prestigious awards of recognition will be presented, including best young researcher, Technical Excellence, Creative Innovation, Best New Entry and Best Paper awards.

Official Conference Website: http://www.vsmm.org
Questions: vsmm-sec@vsmm.org