The 23rd Int’l Conference on Virtual Systems and Multimedia will be held October 30th - November 2nd 2017 in Ireland at University College Dublin, with Special Workshops and Cultural Tours on November 3rd - 5th in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

For over 2 decades, VSMM has been the premier world forum for cross-disciplinary research on multimedia, VR, AR, 3D acquisition, visualization and interaction technologies, and their myriad applications. Known for its broad multidisciplinary approach, VSMM has become a unique bridge between technology and the arts, history, science and engineering. Held annually since 1995, VSMM2017 will mark the 23rd international gathering of the VSMM Society. VSMM’s Proceedings are available in IEEE’s digital library, Xplore.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS: Back to the Future of Virtual Reality
VSMM2017 will explore ground-breaking applications of new media, VR, sensing, and imaging in creative societies. Some 30 years after the dawn of VR, with a new boom in virtual devices, products and applications, it is an apt moment to look “Back to the Future” and examine the potentials and pitfalls of VR, AR and 3D technologies. With virtual and 3D technology entering health to tourism, games to manufacturing, and art to entertainment, deep issues and questions arise.

The Conference will bring together researchers and academics, creative industry professionals and technologists, futurists and students to explore where virtual and 3D technologies have been and are taking us. Experts in the arts and culture, heritage and museums, design and engineering, architecture and planning, health and inclusion, and computing and digital systems are invited to gather to present, discuss, debate and learn.

SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS:
- Keynote: Women of the Wayback on VR & Tech Futures, featuring:
VR Pioneer Dr. Jacki Morie, All These Worlds
Artist & Theorist Dr. Gayil Nalls, World Sensorium
Astronaut & Educator Dr. Mae Jemison, 100 Year Starship
- Workshops at UCD on 3D Printing with Novel Materials, Assistive Technology Interfaces for Creative Expression, and Drones for Accessibility
- Workshops at UU Belfast on Virtual Reality, Simulation and Animation
- Opening Address by Professor Orla Feely, UCD VP for Research, Innovation & Impact
- Pre-Conference excursion to the Skellig Islands (Star Wars & Dark Sky Reserve site) & Wild Atlantic Way
- Post-Conference cultural tours to Giant’s Causeway, Titanic, Game of Thrones …

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
PRE-CONFERENCE (China & Southern Ireland)
Oct. 2017 VSMM Pre-Conference Workshop in Ningbo, China
27-30 Oct South Ireland Expedition: The Wild Atlantic Way & Dark Sky Reserve
VSMM2017 (SMARTlab @ The Lightbulb Factory, Newstead Campus, Univ. College Dublin)
Tue 31 Oct Workshops (all day), Registration, & Evening Opening Keynote
Wed 1 Nov Conference Day 1 (Dublin)
Thu 2 Nov Conference Day 2 (Dublin)
CONFERENCE EXTENSION (Ulster Univ., Belfast)
Fri 3 Nov Transfer to Belfast, Tracks 7 & 8
Sat 4 Nov VR Workshops / Optional Cultural Tours
Sun 5 Nov Optional Cultural Tours in Belfast environs

CONFERENCE THEMES
VSMM2017 will focus on innovative and cross-disciplinary research in applied multimedia & gaming, VR & AR, visualization & animation, digital archives & repositories, interaction & haptics, 3D scanning & imaging, 3D making & printing, animation & digital cinema, and more. This call invites proposals in the 8 strands listed below:
Theme 1: VR is Dead / Long Live VR
Theme 2: Mixed Realities
Theme 3: Applied 3D Sensing & Modeling
Theme 4: Applied Haptics & Interaction
Theme 5: Digital Heritage & Preservation
Theme 6: VS & MM in Design/Engineering
Theme 7: Creative Arts & Design
Theme 8: Visualisation & Animation


Explore Existing Conferences Across the World or Publish a Conference to Showcase It Globally in VePub.