Author: by Beth A.

ACE 2007, the Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology, taking place June 13 - 15, 2007 in Salzburg, Austria, has invited submissions of short papers, demos, posters, panels, and showcases. As seen by conference representatives, the field of computer entertainment technology has aroused interest amongst researchers and developers in both academic and industrial fields, as it is duly recognized to show high promise of bringing on exciting new forms of human computer interaction. Now deemed to deserve both serious academic research, as well as major industry and business uptake, techniques used in computer entertainment are also seen to translate into advances in research ranging from industrial training, collaborative work, novel interfaces, novel multimedia, network computing, and ubiquitous computing. The purpose of this conference is to bring together academic and industry researchers, artists and designers, and computer entertainment developers and practitioners, to address and advance the research and development issues related to computer entertainment. The content covers analysis, design, evaluation and application of new concepts, prototypes and products in the area of computer entertainment. Most submissions are due February 9, 2007 with industrial case studies submissions extended to May 4, 2007. For further information, interested parties can visit the ACE 2007 website.