International
XR Conference
6th International
AR VR Conference
19-20 November 2020
Immersive Tech and the Future of Smart Cities
To better understand how immersive technology is impacting businesses, society and human beings, the growing and interdisciplinary community of international researchers meets at the international AR VR conference to present and discuss recent advancements in the field. This conference has rapidly developed from a small conference on AR and VR to an established conference attracting industry professionals and researchers from various disciplines.
The last conference attracted more than 200 people from more than 25 countries to Munich, Germany to present and showcase more than 100 papers and projects. In addition, keynote speakers from renowned companies, such as Microsoft, KLM, AUDI and University of Cambridge discussed new technological developments within the industry.
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CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE AUTHORS THAT WON BEST PAPER, BEST INDUSTRY PAPER, BEST POSTER!
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Best paper:
How To Design Effective AR Retail Apps - Liangchao Xue, Christopher J. Parker and Cathryn A. Hart
Best industry:
Bringing knowledge and emotion to the Industrial field: ETT's AR/VR solutions - Adele Magnelli, Giovanni Verreschi and Matteo Ventrella
Best poster:
Exploring the role of technological embodiment in tourist pre-experiences with virtual reality - Carlos Flavián, Sergio Ibáñez-Sánchez and Carlos Orús
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Key deadlines:
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• EasyChair will be open for new abstract submissions for the 6th International AR & VR Conference 2020 until 15th August 2020.
• Notification of acceptance/rejection: 15th September 2020
• Normal registration ends: 10th November 2020
• Conference Dates: 6th International AR VR Conference 19th-20th November 2020 (virtual)
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Registration fee for the 6th International AR VR Online Conference:
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Confirmed Speakers 2020
The names of the confirmed speakers will be updated regularly.
Miguel Paulo
SIEMENS
Jeremy Dalton
PwC UK | Head of VR/AR
Prof. Dr. Shafi Ahmed
BARTS HEALTH
NHS TRUST
James Dean
CEO ESL UK
Asha Easton
Head of ImmerseUK
Hervé Fontaine
HTC Vive
Amir Bozorgzadeh
CO-FOUNDER & CEO
VIRTULEAP
Tupac Martir
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
SATORE STUDIO
Veronica Costa Orvalho
FOUNDER
DIDIMO
Afzal Shabaz Mohammed
Vinoba Vinayagamoorthy
LUIS MARTINS
SIEMENS
BBC
VR/AR Association
Rajesh Jha
SimInsights
Stephen Hart
VIRTI
Dejan Gajsek
Circuit Stream
Stefano Marrone
Nucco Brain
Abraham Campbel
MeetingRoom.io
Prof. Dr. Timothy Jung
Prof. Dr. Sandra Loureiro
Prof. Dr. Mandy Claudia tom Dieck
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
ISCTE - LISBON UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE
MANCHESTER
METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Prof. Dr. Alex Gibson
Prof. Dr. Sarah Jones
Professor Mark Mon-Williams
TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY DUBLIN
Deputy Dean, De Montfort University
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Ronald Haynes
Prof. Dr. Philipp Rauschnabel
Professor Charles Taylor
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
BUNDESWEHR UNIVERSITY MUNICH
VILANOVA UNIVERSITY
Presentation Guidelines
Your video presentation as a new way of showcasing your research will be introduced in this year’s online conference. It means your research outcomes or industry cases will be available for delegates and the wider public to access for up to four weeks w/c 19th November. Therefore, after you have registered, please download and sign the Presentation Release Form (PRF) and upload (not as new submission) in WORD format to your existing Easy Chair submission by 13 November.
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We look forward to presentations by all authors whose extended abstracts were accepted for oral presentation. Video presentations as a new way of showcasing your research will be introduced in this year’s virtual conference. It means your research outcomes will be available for delegates and the wider public to access for up to four weeks w/c 19th November.
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VIDEO PRESENTATION
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All authors are expected to create a 10-minute video presentation consisting of PowerPoint slides with a corresponding voiceover. First, second, and/or third author(s) can create and present the video presentation. Submission guidelines are detailed below.
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Thank you to all authors who have already uploaded their final abstract with video link to Easy Chair. Due to numerous requests by authors, we have decided to extend the submission date to midnight on 31 October (https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=arvr2020).
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To prepare your pre-recorded video presentation, we recommend using Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Loom as a method of recording. Please also use the following guidelines for your video:
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• Duration: 15-minute maximum
• File size: 50 MB maximum
• Minimum Height: 480 pixels
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
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If the video file is too large, you may be required to compress your video before uploading. You can do this for free using FreeConvert.com or Obsproject.com.
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Once you have recorded your video, you will be required to upload your video on YouTube at your own channel. The instruction to upload your video on YouTube is available in the link below. Make sure to have your video’s YouTube link. To submit the video link, please copy and paste the link at the top of your final abstract. Then, submit the final abstract with video link in WORD format, with author information (your name, title of abstract, maximum six keywords, author(s) name, affiliation and email address) to your existing Easy Chair submission (https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=arvr2020).
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Submit the final abstract with video link in WORD format: 31 October 2020
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After the conference, we will be uploading all academic video presentations to a platform where they will be available for delegates and the wider public to access for up to four weeks w/c 19th November. This allows us to provide a space for you to showcase your work, gather feedback, answer questions, and seek out collaborations for future work. The email address you provide along with your submission will be made available for others to contact you for Q&A.
Organizing Committee
GENERAL CHAIRS
Timothy Jung
Manchester Metropolitan University
Sandra Loureiro (Host Chair)
ISCTE - Lisbon University Institute
PROGRAMME CHAIR
Mandy tom Dieck
Manchester Metropolitan University
INDUSTRY PROGRAMME CHAIRS
João Guerreiro
ISCTE - Lisbon University Institute
Luís Martins
AR/VR Association
PUBLICITY CHAIRS
Faizan Ali
University of South Florida
Sarasota-Manatee
United States of America
Ohbyung Kwon
Kyung Hee University
Korea & Asia
Kallol Das
MICA - Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad
India
Ramy Hammady
Solent University
Africa
Omar Itani
Adnan Kassar School of Business,
Lebanese American University
Middle East
Muhammad Alreesh
Kuwait Diplomacy
Middle East
Qin Li
Chongqing Technology and Business University
China
Arnold Japutra
The University of Western Australia
Australia
PhD PROGRAMME CHAIRS
Ella Cranmer
Manchester Metropolitan University
Dai-In Danny Han
Breda University of Applied Sciences
Ricardo Bilro
ISCTE - Lisbon University Institute
REGISTRATION CHAIR
Natasha Moorhouse
Manchester Metropolitan University
Registration Assistant Chair:
Justin Cho
Manchester Metropolitan University
FINANCE CHAIRS
Minjeong Suh
Manchester Metropolitan University
Yen-Soon Kim
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The 2021 Venue
ISCTE is a public university established in 1972 and one of the most dynamic and innovative in Portugal. A leading research university, ISCTE currently has about 9.000 students (17% foreign), over half of them in postgraduate programmes.
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ISCTE is recognised for excellence in teaching, research and community service, but also for its international and multicultural environment and solid connections to the corporate world that bring real-life business experience to academics and students. ISCTE has been internationally distinguished for relevance and impact, holding accreditations from AACSB and AMBA. Amongst others, ISCTE Business School has been ranked in the top 80 of the best business schools in Europe according to the Financial Times.
The full address is:
ISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa
Av. das Forças Armadas 36
1649-026 Lisboa
About Lisbon
Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is situated on the north bank of the Tagus River, on Europe’s Atlantic coast. It is the westernmost city in continental Europe but its location in the centre of Portugal makes exploring the country, and beyond, simple – it is only around 300 km to the resorts of the Algarve in the south and around 400 km to the northern border with Spain.
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Lisbon offers the visitors a wide variety of sights and activities, including scenic countryside, breath-taking mountains, areas of historical interest and some of the best beaches in Europe, all just a few kilometers from the city centre. The city is extremely safe and tourist friendly - in 2019 Lisbon was named Europe's Leading City Break Destination.
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In addition to mainland Portugal the country also includes the Atlantic islands of Madeira and the Azores, famous for their charm as well as their food and drink. Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe, where outstanding monuments, castles and churches have been joined by futuristic new buildings, advanced technology and a vibrant and forward thinking population. Portugal is a country where old-world charm meets modern facilities and convenience, and has long been a favourite destination for the discerning tourist.