Frameless2021: Frameless XR Symposium 2021 Rochester, NY, United States, November 18-19, 2021 |
Conference website | https://www.rit.edu/framelesslabs/symposium |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=frameless2021 |
Submission deadline | September 2, 2021 |
Call for Participation: 6th Annual Frameless XR Symposium November 18-19, 2021
Frameless Labs @ Rochester Institute of Technology www.rit.edu/framelesslabs/
The Frameless XR Symposium is an interdisciplinary symposium focused on research, innovation, and artistic creation in the fields of virtual and augmented reality. The Symposium Committee invites contributions from researchers and creators of immersive technologies and experiences involved in academia and educational organizations, non-profits and industry.
Presentation Formats
Types of presentations |
Format |
Submission Requirement |
Journal Paper with Talk |
20-min oral presentation |
4-10 page paper |
Talk |
20-min oral presentation |
1 page abstract |
Workshop |
50- or 75-min session |
1 page abstract |
Demo or Work-In-Progress |
hands-on demo session |
1 page description with video |
Installation |
large-scale art/experience |
1 page description with video |
Performance |
scheduled experience |
1 page description with video |
Hybrid Format
Hosted at RIT’s Magic Spell Studios, we welcome both in-person and remote participation for presenters and attendees in the event this year. Please stay tuned to the symposium website for additional information and updates.
Topics of Interest
Most topics and use case studies involving extended reality (XR) are within the scope of the symposium. Papers, talks, workshops, demos, installations, performances, and works-in-progress may cover any topic such as:
- Technology and Analysis (system design, displays, optics, engineering, perception)
- Theoretical Foundations (theories and aesthetics of XR)
- XR Practices and Case Studies (game design, storytelling, theatre, artistic expression, documentary, museums, cultural heritage)
- XR in Health, Well-being, and Medical Applications (education, training, haptics, therapeutic, diagnostic)
- XR Studies and Education (discipline or method and formal or informal education)
- History and Impact (analysis, critical history, societal impact, influence on contemporary culture)
- Analyses and Evaluation of Systems (UI/UX, affect and emotion, presence and engagement)
- Archiving and Preservation of XR Experiences (cultural heritage, archaeological sites)
- Universal Design, Accessibility, and Inclusion (embodiment, modality, empathy, representation)
- Public Interest Technology (XR design, product development, journalism, XR for good, social justice, public service)
Please consider submitting even if your research area is not listed above, as we seek broad and inclusive approaches to the concepts and themes related to XR.
Important dates for submissions
Submission Deadline |
Type |
Notification of Acceptance |
September 3, 2021 |
Papers, Talks, Workshops |
Late September |
October 8, 2021 |
Demos, Installations, Performances, WiP |
Early November |
Note: There is no cost associated with either submitting a proposal or participating in the symposium.
Symposium proceedings will be published online through the open-access peer-reviewed journal Frameless. This will include a symposium program, abstracts, and final (post peer-review) full papers.
Updates, submission links, templates, and full details will be available at URL: https://www.rit.edu/framelesslabs/symposium
Contact: framelesslabs@rit.edu
Frameless Labs brings together diverse communities engaged in research, innovation, and artistic creations surrounding XR (VR/AR/MR) mediums and is an affiliation of the RIT MAGIC Center.