Emerging
Technologies Chair
Overview
The SIGGRAPH Emerging Technologies Program Chair is responsible for the planning, selection process, and implementation of the annual conference Emerging Technologies program. The Emerging Technologies Program Chair works closely with the Conference Chair, the Chief Staff Executive (CSE), volunteers, and contractors to produce installation and demonstration of the latest in Emerging Technologies.
Recommended Qualifications
- team player who works well with others
- experience with project / fiscal management
- able to delegate responsibility and mentor team members as well as the next year's Emerging Technologies Chair
- able to assemble and motivate a subcommittee of volunteers to assist in submissions review, envisioning the venue, venue design and implementation.
- deadline-driven; able to organize and respond quickly
- able to devote the necessary time
- well-versed in computer graphics and interactive techniques
- experience with past management of large interactive installations
- participated in a past SIGGRAPH Emerging Technology Programs as a contributor, juror and/or subcommittee member
Specific Responsibilities
The following list is a "high-level" view of the specific responsibilities associated with serving as a Emerging Technologies Program Chair. The list is organized under general categories of responsibility.
Strategic
- Participate in strategic planning for the SIGGRAPH Conference
- Create a strategic direction for the Emerging Technologies Program including technical focus, emphasis areas, and new initiatives
Management
- Recruit and manage a subcommittee to assist in administering the Emerging Technologies Program.
- Organize and implement a thorough Emerging Technologies Program review process
- Recruit and supervise an Emerging Technologies Program jury
- Provide information to accepted contributors regarding shipping, timing, and requirements
- Work with subcommittee and space designer to design the Emerging Technologies program area
- Work with contractors to ensure on-site facilities are appropriate
- Manage the on-site setup and presentation of Emerging Technologies Program pieces
Financial
- Work with the Conference Chair and CSE to prepare preliminary and final conference budgets for the Emerging Technologies Program
- Manage the Emerging Technologies Program budget
Publications
- Develop the Emerging Technologies Program section of the Call for Participation
- Review copies of promotional materials and publications to ensure accurate Emerging Technologies Program information
- Assist the Publications Chair in the collection of electronic versions of descriptions for the Visual Proceedings and CD-ROM
Communication
- Report regularly to the Conference Chair and CSE on the status of the Emerging Technologies Program
- Facilitate and participate in timely communication with the subcommittee, reviewers, jury, and contributors to provide direction and solve problems
- Produce a final report by the wrapup meeting (October) describing the Emerging Technologies Program, changes from previous years, and lessons learned
Meetings
- Attend and participate in all conference committees meetings
- Organize and implement an effective jury meeting to select the best demonstrations of emerging technology