CHI 98 : Call for Participation
April 18-23, 1998, Los Angeles, CA USA

Demonstrations

Submission deadline has passed

Contents
Introduction: Refereed Demos
Walk-In Demos
Review Process
Format: Extended Abstract
Electronic Version
Proposal
Upon Acceptance
Submissions
Checklist

Proposals were due 12 September 1997.

Co-Chairs
Eric Bergman, Sun Microsystems
Nancy Frishberg, New Media Centers

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Eric Bergman
Sun Microsystems
2550 Garcia Ave,
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USA
Tel: +1 415 786 4660
Fax: +1 415 786 5723
Email: chi98-demos@acm.org

Demonstrations offer a great opportunity to expose innovative interface concepts or HCI systems to conference participants. Demonstration sessions stimulate lively and less structured discussions, and often provide presenters with opportunities to solicit useful feedback, insights, potential user reactions and to engage in social networking and the exchange of information. Demonstrations are intended to show both in-progress and mature implementations of novel interface ideas.

CHI 98 will include both refereed demonstrations, which require technical submissions, and walk-in demonstrations.

Refereed Demonstrations

Demonstrations will be presented to an audience, lecture-style, lasting approximately 40 minutes and typically will interweave explanations of technical approaches with live computer-based demonstrations. In addition to computer support, the demonstrations are provided with some audio-visual support and large-screen projection. Following acceptance, some demonstrations will be allotted additional time for conference attendees to interact with the system in a small room setting. Presenters have the option of requesting student volunteers to run the Demonstration. Creative use of recorded material to enhance demonstrations monitored by student volunteers may be appropriate and may be supported upon request, if possible.

Walk-In Demonstrations

Walk-In Demonstrations do not require technical submissions, do not appear in conference materials and do not receive specialized audio, visual, technical or staff support. During the conference, standard facilities can be scheduled in 30-minute time slots.

Review Process

All submissions will be reviewed for both content and presentation. Technical merit is based on new and significant concepts and the soundness of related technical approaches. Alternatively, technical merit can be based on innovative use of interface technology in various application areas. The components of the system being demonstrated should be described clearly and its research or practical claims should be properly referenced. Demonstrations judged to have little or no technical merit, or that appear to be a sales pitch for a commercial product will not be accepted.

Acceptance criteria include:

originality, significance, innovation and relevance of the work,
maturity of the system as demonstrated by the script outline and screen pictures,
quality of the demonstration, indicated by the script outline and screen pictures.

Format

A submission for refereed demonstrations consists of three parts: an extended abstract, a proposal and a cover page. A videotape showing a segment of the proposed demonstration is strongly encouraged. The videotape should show approximately five minutes of the system, any system audio and demonstration narrative.

Extended Abstract

Prepare a two-page summary suitable for publication in the CHI 98 Summary, in the Conference Publications Format. Since it may be read by people who have no opportunity to view the system, it must be understandable as is. Authors may include one or two screen-shots if they will help clarify the work presented. The abstract may contain appropriate references to papers and/or implementations of closely-related systems.

Electronic Version

Electronic versions of accepted demonstrations will be published in the CHI 98 Electronic Publication.

Proposal

A proposal for demonstration should contain:

a statement of why a demonstration is an appropriate format in which to present the work,
a description of the relevance of the work to the HCI community, emphasizing its novelty, uniqueness and sound rationale,
a statement about the commercial status of the technology,
a description of who the presenter is (developer, designer, marketer, etc.),
a detailed description of the necessary equipment and other support, and
a script outline of the demonstration scenario including screen-shots. (The script outline typically includes six or more screen pictures. The outline should begin with a statement of problems and proposed solution. Snapshots should be used to highlight the scenario to be used during the demonstration.)

Computing support and special equipment needs must be specified on Cover Page Three with detailed descriptions. We will consider such requests, and will evaluate them based upon our ability to support equipment needs. Presenters are encouraged to cover their own special equipment needs.

Upon Acceptance

Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection by mid-November 1997. Extended abstracts of accepted demonstrations will be published in the CHI 98 Summary and in the CHI 98 Electronic Publication. The primary author of each accepted demonstration will receive an Author Kit with detailed instructions on how to submit camera-ready and electronic materials for publication. These materials are due on 2 January 1998.

Submissions

Your submission must be in English.
Electronic and fax submissions are not accepted.
Submissions which arrive after the deadline will not be considered.
Your submission should contain no proprietary or confidential material and should cite no proprietary or confidential publications.
Responsibility for permissions to use video, audio or pictures of identifiable people rests with you, not CHI 98.
We strongly suggest the use of express mail or a courier service, for speedy delivery. Customs labels should bear the words "Educational materials with no commercial value."

Checklist

Please follow the steps in this checklist to ensure completeness in your submission.

Read the conference overview.
Fill out cover pages one, two and three.
Prepare the extended abstract (two pages) in the Conference Publications Format for publication, as described above.
Prepare a proposal for review, as described above.
Prepare a script outline for review, as described above.
Collect cover pages one, two and three, the extended abstract, the proposal, and the script outline, in the order given, in a packet, and make 6 copies of the packet. Use 8.5 x 11 inch or A4 paper.
Make sure each copy of the packet is stapled, not loose or held by clips.
You may include a self-addressed reply postcard which we will mail to acknowledge receipt of your submission.
Send the 7 copies of your submission packet, and the reply postcard, to the Send To address shown.

January 8, 1998
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