7th Annual Conference
Ball State University, IDIA Lab
October 23-26, 2023
Call for Participation
CAAV: Campus Alliance for Advanced Visualization https://www.thecaav.com
IDIA Lab: The Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts, Ball State University https://idialab.org
The 7th Annual CAAV Conference seeks input from academic, independent and industry entities on the impact of virtual immersive technologies – showcasing projects from discipline specific applications to how technology is changing the way we interact with each other and the world.
The Seventh Annual CAAV conference will focus on collaborative technologies and applications developed to aid in people’s ability to innovate, communicate and educate from a distance. The conference will look at the successes and the challenges of the past several years of emerging technologies as we move forward into the future. The CAAV committee invites you to submit abstracts to the CAAVCon conference that address any topic related to extended reality and data visualization, emphasizing topics consistent with one or more of four tracks outlined below. The conference will be held as an in-person event; however, there will be a virtual option provided for those unable to attend in person.
The conference will be hosted by the Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts (IDIA Lab) at Ball State University. The lab explores the intersection between the arts, sciences, humanities with extended reality. Founded in 2005, IDIA Lab has been designing scholarly, creative, teaching and learning projects that investigate virtual reality, human computer interface (HCI), augmented reality, mobile apps, full dome, head mounted display, visualization, 3D simulation, and the metaverse. The IDIA Lab studios were initially incubated through the Eli Lilly Endowment’s Digital Media Initiative as part of two generous grants to the University. IDIA Lab’s research facilities include five distinct labs – IDIA Lab, CAVE Lab, FullDome Lab, HCI Lab, and Sim Lab – all working in concert with the recently formed Digital Scholarship Lab (DSL).
Project Presentation Topics:
Training, Discovery, and Learning: Projects that assist in realizing the full impact of simulation on people in all demographic groups. Examples of relevant topics: training in extended reality (XR) and data visualization; advanced research computing; curriculum development for STEM, arts and humanities; learning technologies; case studies with underserved communities and groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields; career and workplace improvement (leadership opportunities, coaching and or mentoring opportunities as part of a developmental experience, community recognition of the value of extended reality and data professionals, creating an inclusive environment); professional development in relevant professional and technical skills, defining extended reality and data visualization career tracks.
Emerging Technologies: Projects that relate to the creation and use of emerging technologies to address problems in the physical sciences, life sciences, social sciences, computer science, engineering, education, manufacturing, government, arts and humanities, and other fields. Submissions to this track may include, but are not limited to: areas including collaborative AR/VR, animation, simulation, imaging, photogrammetry, modeling, rendering, human-computer interaction, haptics, fabrication, visualization, spatialized sound, physical computing and immersive experiences.
Application and Hardware Development: Projects that are engaged in the development of domain-specific software and hardware; applications leveraging immersive technologies such as head mounted displays, 3D displays, 3D audio, spatialized audio, gesture recognition, spatial sensing, speech recognition, haptics, drones, cameras and omnidirectional treadmills; advanced visualization techniques; optimization and other enhancements that improve accessibility to and fidelity of visualization solutions.
Open Topics: Current topics of interest related to extended reality, data visualization, experimental research and methods, funding for data visualization centers, sharing good practices, etc. that do not specifically fit into any of the three tracks listed above.
CALL for Academic Project Presentation
Project abstracts are short descriptions of a project or concept that you wish to present during the conference. Presentations are approximately 20-30 minutes including Q&A audience interaction. The presentations are the primary venue for the work – there are no paper proceedings associated with the conference.
DEADLINE: Closed
Abstract notifications: TBA
Submit 200-300 words as a .doc using the form link below.
CALL for Technical Showcase Abstract
These are practical project demonstrations to be held informally during breaks and at dedicated Technical Showcase times. You will bring your technology to the event location and maintain it throughout the duration of the conference.
DEADLINE: Closed
Abstract notifications: TBA
Submit 200-300 words as a .doc using the form link below.
CALL for Panel Discussion Proposals
The Panel Discussions provide open discourses on topics relevant, directly or indirectly, to CAAV 2023. As the moderator, you will present questions to a panel of experts empowering them to discuss and explore perspectives based upon their experience and expertise.
DEADLINE: Closed
Abstract notifications: TBA
Submit 200-300 words as a .doc using the form link below.
CALL for Video Demonstration Showcase
These are video demonstrations to be displayed on a loop informally during social events and receptions throughout the conference. You will submit your video in H.264, 1080p or better.
DEADLINE: Closed
Abstract notifications: TBA
Submit a 1 paragraph description of 150 words as a .doc using the form link below.
CALL for Vendor Abstracts
Short 10 minute elevator pitch like presentations with brief Q&A.
DEADLINE: Closed
Abstract notifications: TBA
Submit 200-300 words as a .doc using the form link below.
Important Dates and INFO
Presentation Submission DEADLINE: Closed
Presentation Author Notifications: TBA
Registration link: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS124
If you have any questions or issues using this form to submit your abstract, please contact thecaav@gmail.com
| Registration Fees | In Person | Virtual |
| Early Registration: Deadline: September 29, 2023 | $275 | $150 |
| Regular Registration: Deadline: October 13, 2023 – 5:00PM EST | $325 | $200 |
| Late Registration: Deadline: October 23, 2023 | $375 | $250 |
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Hosted by
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