Media, Arts and Design Conference 2024: Star Wars Day

(for Trekkies Date: May 4, 2024)

We did it! Below the conference feed – enjoy:

Video 1: https://donau-uni.zoom.us/rec/share/AkoFq9y1xSrxwv3guVEPnpuBMu2dKEzg0PstEDXkWxnki26-MO4VZI2HptIJ1rBx.FTeVmu88Cwnq5Pfm?startTime=1714811768000

Video 2: https://donau-uni.zoom.us/rec/share/AkoFq9y1xSrxwv3guVEPnpuBMu2dKEzg0PstEDXkWxnki26-MO4VZI2HptIJ1rBx.FTeVmu88Cwnq5Pfm?startTime=1714826005000

Video 3: https://donau-uni.zoom.us/rec/share/AkoFq9y1xSrxwv3guVEPnpuBMu2dKEzg0PstEDXkWxnki26-MO4VZI2HptIJ1rBx.FTeVmu88Cwnq5Pfm?startTime=1714839625000

Video 4: https://donau-uni.zoom.us/rec/share/AkoFq9y1xSrxwv3guVEPnpuBMu2dKEzg0PstEDXkWxnki26-MO4VZI2HptIJ1rBx.FTeVmu88Cwnq5Pfm?startTime=1714850305000

Now it is time to submit your paper:

Submit your contribution here: https://forms.gle/y9Yg2yEcr7pm4Ggn7

Template book contribution:

Remember your selected category:

Peer-Reviewed Academic Contributions: These can include research papers, case studies, and theoretical explorations that contribute to the body of knowledge on media, arts and design in relation to the conference theme. 8 – 24 pages incl. abstract and references

Position Papers (Editor-Reviewed): We also invite position papers / use-cases that present thought-provoking ideas, debates, or reflections on the role of media, arts and design in addressing contemporary global challenges. 4 – 20 pages incl. abstract and references

Poster Sessions & Short Papers (Editor-Reviewed): In addition to our traditional offerings, we are excited to introduce a third category for presenting research: short online poster sessions, accompanied by the opportunity to submit a corresponding short paper. 4 – 8 pages incl. abstract and references

Next steps and deadlines for the book contribution:

Full paper submission deadline: 31.07.2024

All reviews finished and forwarded : 30.9.2024

Final paper due: 31.10.2024

Eventually “second round” with authors: 30.11.2024

Book online open access: early december 2024

Book in hands of main authors: Winter Holidays 2024

Schedule in Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) (Current Local Time in Vienna, Austria)

Public-Viewing at University for Continuing Education Krems, Austria:

We will have a simple setup in Room C 2.08, equipped with a coffee machine and a selection of snacks. While the offerings are modest, the focus is more on the opportunity to meet and mingle rather than gourmet dining. Feel free to bring your own food and beverages if you prefer something specific. #Heurigenkultur 🙂

In-House Audience Gathering at Drexel University’s Antoinette Westphal College, Philadelphia: Exclusive to Invited PhD Researchers and Staff:

Additionally, there will be an in-house audience at the Department of Digital Media, Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design, Drexel University in Philadelphia, USA. This portion of the event is exclusive to invited PhD researchers and staff only.

Chairs:

Main chairs & book editors:

University for Continuing Education Krems, Austria: Alexander Pfeiffer | Natalie Denk | Michaela Wawra | Thomas Wernbacher and Helmut Neundlinger

Department of Digital Media, Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design, Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA: Nicholas Jushchyshyn and Michael Wagner

Independent Researcher, Student at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam, India: Nanditha Krishna

in-scope GmbH: Klaus Neundlinger

Committee members:

University for Continuing Education Krems, Austria: Edith Blaschitz | Viola Rühse | Eva Mayr | Olga Kolokytha

University of Malta: Alexiei Dingli | Stephen Bezzina

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts: André Thomas

Masaryk University: Hana Pokojna | Simone Kriglstein

Hochschule der Künste Bern: Arno Görgen

FH St. Pölten: Lukas Daniel Klausner

The call:

Call for Contributions: Media, Arts and Design (MAD) 2024 Conference
Theme: “What if we can be heroes, just for one day?” – 04.05.2024 – Star Wars Day 2024

The conference will be primarily online, conducted through Zoom, and co-hosted by the Emerging Technologies Experiences Lab/Center for Applied Game Studies at the University of Continuing Education in Krems, Austria, and Drexel University’s Westphal College of Media, Arts & Design in Philadelphia, USA.

Submit your abstract here: https://forms.office.com/e/hCeNwLkDTW