ACM SIGGRAPH Conference Volunteers

Position Descriptions

The following brief descriptions offer an overview of the roles and responsibilities of Committee Chairs.  Additional detailed descriptions and qualifications are available for each position.

CAG Chair
The CAG Chair oversees the activities of the Conference Advisory Group which provides multi-year policy and procedural oversight for all conference planning. Additional Information.

Conference Chair
The Conference Chair oversees the organization and activities of the conference committee. The Chair leads the rest of the committee to plan and produce the conference.  Additional Information.

Computer Animation Festival (CAF) Chair
The CAF chair produces an entertaining and informative representation of the highest quality computer animation. The chair recruits and supervises a jury, and interacts with contributors on formats, timing and many other editing requirements necessary for final production. The chair will manage on-site presentations in both the electronic theater and the animation screening rooms. Additional Information

Director
The Directors set the vision for the content of the conference, recruit and oversee subcommittee and project leads. The Directors are responsible for compiling:

  • Exhibits of innovative, high-quality, fine art, and/or design produced using computer graphics and interactive techniques
  • A collection of leading edge applications and interactive technologies
  • A broad spectrum of educational sessions exploring and instructing on innovative uses of computer graphics and interactive techniques
  • Sessions where experts in the field debate, dispute, and/or otherwise reflect on the past, present and future of computer graphics and interactive techniques.
The directors also manage the selection and review process, either juried or curated. These positions involve recruiting and supervising a subcommittee/jury interacting with contributors on presentation formats, schedules, class notes, managing on-site support, overseeing space design, interaction with contributors, shipping, assembly and tear down of the show. Additional Information

New Tech Demos Chair
The New Tech Demos chair pulls together a collection of leading edge applications and interactive technologies. All details must be coordinated including space design, interaction with contributors and contractors as well as production, assembly and tear down. Additional Information

GraphicsNet Chair
The Networking chair is responsible for the design and implementation of a networking infrastructure to support SIGGRAPH conference contributors and volunteers as well as exhibitors. The chair must work with the committee, contributors, contractors, service and equipment providers, and convention center staff to supply a sophisticated, high-speed communication channel that links conference programs within the convention center, and connects the SIGGRAPH conference to the outside world via the Internet. Additional Information

Technical Papers Chair
The Papers chair manages the world's premier forum for the most definitive research in computer graphics and interactive techniques. The chair recruits and supervises a committee of expert reviewers representing a diverse disciplinary field, interacts with contributors on presentation, timing, and other requirements, and coordinates the on-site presentation sessions. Additional Information

Student Volunteer (SV) Chair
The SV chair manages a large team of students who support the operational needs of the conference. In the process, these future computer graphics and interactive technique gurus gain valuable professional and personal experiences, are exposed to technology and creative endeavors, and often meet and work with pioneers in the field. The chair works with the committee to implement the selection process, determine volunteer requirements for the various programs, and coordinates the student volunteer activities on-site. Additional Information

The Studio Chair
The Studio chair leads a staff of volunteers to plan and implement a creative and robust workshop environment where conference attendees can experiment with various input and output technologies and explore preselected Conference work. The chair oversees Studio content, schedules activities, and coordinates acquisition of equipment and resources for this hands-on workshop. Additional Information

X Student Volunteer (XSV) Chair
The SIGGRAPH XSV (Ex Student Volunteer) Chair is responsible for the planning, selection process, and management of the annual conference XSV program. The XSV Chair works closely with the Conference Chair, the Chief Staff Executive (CSE), volunteers, and contractors to create a volunteer program for recently graduated students that would like to become involved in a committee level of the conference. Additional Information