Facts & Figures
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SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques |
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| Date |
Conference: Wednesday, 10 December - Saturday, 13 December Exhibition: Thursday, 11 December - Saturday, 13 December |
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| Web Site | www.siggraph.org/asia2008/ |
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| Organiser | ACM SIGGRAPH |
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| Event Manager | Koelnmesse Pte Ltd |
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| Media Contact |
Agnes Heng DID +65.6500.6732 Tel: +65.6500.6732 Fax: +65.6296.2771 |
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| Event Frequency | Annually, rotating regionally |
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| Venue | Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore |
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SIGGRAPH Asia
2008 Committee |
Conference Advisory Group Chair - Alyn Rockwood (USA) Conference Chair - Lee Yong Tsui (Singapore) Associate Chair - John C. Finnegan (USA) Technical Papers - Kurt Akeley (USA) Sketches & Posters - Diego Gutierrez (Spain) Courses - Matt Adcock (Australia) Art Gallery & Emerging Technologies - Tomoe Moriyama (Japan) Computer Animation Festival - Jinny Choo (Korea) Educators Program - Mark Chavez (Singapore) Exhibition - Caleb Cheong (Singapore) |
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| Event Profile |
SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 presents the continent's first conference and exhibition devoted exclusively to computer graphics and interactive techniques. The exhibition will feature exhibitors showcasing products and services from various sectors. Various country and government pavilions will also be showcasing their countries' local companies and entrepreneurial start-ups.
SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 will also feature works that provoke thought, explore ideas in innovative ways, address contemporary issues, interactively engage viewers in discovery, and stimulate their intellect and creativity through the following: Technical Papers The SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 Papers programme is a premier international forum for disseminating provocative and important new work in computer graphics and interactive techniques. Leading international experts from Asia and beyond present peer-reviewed research in rendering, modeling, animation, human-computer interaction, computer-aided design, virtual reality, and visualisation. Sketches & Posters Sketches is a dynamic forum for thought-provoking, speculative ideas, novel applications, what-if concepts, and behind-the-scenes production details. Following each sketch presentation, authors discuss future implications of their work and answer audience questions. Displayed throughout the week, posters feature graphic depictions of incremental or half-baked but innovative ideas with scheduled sessions for informal discussions. Courses International experts present instructional sessions on every aspect of computer graphics and interactive techniques: animation, computer-human interaction, entertainment, gaming, scientific visualisation, recent breakthroughs, cool programming adventures, and more. These unique educational opportunities are only available at SIGGRAPH Asia 2008. Art Gallery The Art Gallery extends synaesthesia beyond anatomy to present art that transforms, melds, and transcends current Asian paradigms. This international, multicultural festival of creativity showcases work in all media -- including "hybrid" formats such as text-literature collaborations, ubiquitous sounds, and zero-gravity space art -- that provokes contemplation, explores surprising ideas, addresses contemporary issues, interactively engages viewers in discovery, and stimulates their intellect and creativity. Computer Animation Festival A world-class festival of outstanding work from all over the world: animated shorts, feature films, visual effects, interactive CG arts, scientific visualisations, machinima, games, and real-time graphics. The Computer Animation Festival presents creative achievements in every genre, plus "hybrid" innovations that mix state-of-the-art animation techniques with traditional storytelling approaches. Educators Programme Insight and innovation for industry professionals, academic experts, and lower-school instructors who teach and use computer graphics to expand knowledge and enhance skills. The Educators Programme presents innovative approaches to creative instruction in papers, panels, "quick takes" (demos of learning systems), forums, and informal discussions. Emerging Technologies Interactive, mind-expanding explorations in virtual and mixed reality, haptic interfaces, ubiquitous systems, digital tools, HD displays, robotics, and more. Emerging Technologies presents demos and installations of technologies that define the future of computer graphics and interactive techniques Other Features at SIGGRAPH Asia Exhibitor Tech Talks In these sessions, SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 exhibitors will demonstrate software, hardware, and systems; answer questions; and host one-on-one conversations about how their applications improve professional and technical performance Job Fair The Job Fair allows employers and creative professionals to connect before, during, and after the conference. It serves as a networking platform for both companies and jobseekers to get acquainted. |
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| Organiser Profile | The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) SIGGRAPH sponsors SIGGRAPH Asia 2008. ACM is an educational and scientific society uniting the world's computing educators, researchers, and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources and address the field's challenges. ACM strengthens the profession's collective voice through strong leadership, promotion of the highest standards, and recognition of technical excellence. ACM supports the professional growth of its members by providing opportunities for life-long learning, career development, and professional networking. |
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| Visitor Profile | Animators and special effects personnel, digital innovators, educators, game developers, researchers, web and ecommerce developers, software developers, programmers, media, students, financiers, legal counselors. |
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Targeted Visitor Geographic Reach |
60% Asia Pacific 20% North America 10% Europe 10% Middle East |
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Event Statistics (Projected) |
Anticipated Participants: 6,000 Anticipated Exhibiting Companies: 80 |
