CONVR is one of the world-leading conferences in the areas of virtual reality, augmented reality and building information modelling. Each year, more than 100 participants from all around the globe meet to discuss and exchange the latest developments and applications of virtual technologies in the architectural, engineering, construction and operation industry (AECO). The conference is also known for having a unique blend of participants from both academia and industry.

This year, we are carefully planning the conference to ensure that all participants have a perfect experience. We have a group of leading keynote speakers from industry and academia who are covering up to date hot topics and are enthusiastic and keen to share their knowledge with you. We are organising parallel sessions of thematic presentations and workshops. CONVR participants are very loyal to the conference and have attended most of the editions over the last nineteen editions. This year we are welcoming numerous first-timers and we aim to help them make the most of the conference by introducing them to other participants.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

• Abstract must be no more than 200 words in length, written in English and address at least one of the CONVR 2020 streams. It must be submitted through the conference submission system and use the conference Abstract Template (available from the submission page of the conference website).
• Full papers must be at most 10 pages long. They must be prepared following the formatting instructions available in the Paper Template for CONVR2020 available from the submission page of the conference website), and submitted through the conference submission system. Full papers will be double-blinded peer-reviewed by international experts in the field.

List of Topics

• Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
• Visualisation and Simulation Techniques
• Visual Pattern Recognition Technologies
• Digital Twins, Smart Technologies, Internet of Things, Network of Sensors and Intelligent Agents
• Computer Vision and Image Processing for Construction and Facilities Management
•  Data Science, Machine Learning, and Data-Driven Approach for Optimisation of BE
• openBIM, linked data and semantic web for automating design and code checking
• Use of Social Media and Data Science for Construction and Facilities Management
• People-centred design systems based on virtual reality and cognitive tools (such as eye-tracking and EEG)
• Design for health and safety concepts in construction project Using BIM and VR
• BIM-Based and Speech recognition platform for design checking
• Design change order management using Virtual Reality (VR), and BIM

Committees

Program Committee

• Conference Chair: Professor Nashwan Dawood, School of Science and Technology, Teesside University, N.N.Dawood@tees.ac.uk

• Co-Chair: Dr Farzad Rahimian, School of Science and Technology, Teesside University, F.Rahimian@tees.ac.uk

Organizing committee

• Conference Programme: Dr Sergio Rodriguez, School of Science and Technology, Teesside University, S.Rodriguez@tees.ac.uk

  Publicity, Website and EasyChair Co-ordination: Saleh Seyedzadeh, Faculty of Engineering, University of Strathclyde, saleh.seyedzadeh@strath.ac.uk

Venue

The conference will be held in The Curve, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to F.Rahimian@tees.ac.uk