SLACTIONS 2009
«Research conference in the Second Life® world – Life, imagination, and work using metaverse platforms»
September 24-26, 2009
Conference in Second Life and some physical places, around the world.
Topics
Accessibility in metaverse platforms
Advanced scientific visualization in metaverse platforms
Automatic content generation
Behavioral studies in the metaverse
Combination of metaverse platforms with external systems (e-learning, e-business, etc.)
Communicational paradigms in the metaverse
Content management
Creativity, design, and arts on the metaverse
E-business and e-commerce applications
Educational research, applications, and case studies
Embodiment in metaverses and Gender Studies
GIS/metaverse mash-ups
Integration between metaverse platforms
Nonprofit activities and fundraising
Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
Social Sciences studies in or through metaverse platforms
Space representation, use, and management in metaverses
Using metaverse platforms for cooperation
Dates
February 28th, 2009 – Deadline for paper submissions
March 31st, 2009 – Submission results provided to authors
June 30th, 2009 – Deadline for early registration
July 31st, 2009 – Deadline for print-ready versions of accepted papers
September 24-26th, 2009 – Conference
Local chapters
Belgium – Ghent University
Brazil/Rio Grande do Sul – Unisinos (Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos)
Brazil/São Paulo – Pontificia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Finland – Jyväskylän yliopisto
Hong Kong – Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Israel – HIT/Holon Institute of Technology
Portugal – Braga, joint organization of Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Universidade do Minho, Universidade de Aveiro, Universidade do Porto
USA/Texas – University of Texas-Austin
USA/West Coast – University of California-Berkeley