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MobileHCI 2008 news:
- Late registration deadline: 28 July 2008.
- Additional social events still open for registering.
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MobileHCI 2008
The 10th International Conference on
Human-Computer Interaction with
Mobile Devices and Services
Royal Tropical Institute Conference Center
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
2 - 5 September 2008
www.mobilehci2008.org
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MobileHCI is the leading conference in the field of Human Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services. The 10th conference in the MobileHCI series provides a forum for academics and practitioners to discuss the challenges and potential solutions for effective interaction with mobile systems and services. It covers the design, evaluation and application of techniques and approaches for all mobile and wearable computing devices and services.
=== LATE REGISTRATION
Don’t miss late on-line registration. After the deadline only on-site registration at normal prices is possible. Save €100 by registering before 28 July 2008. To register, go directly to http://mobilehci2008.telin.nl/?sub1=10
=== ADDITIONAL SOCIAL EVENTS ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 (17.30 – 19.30 HRS)
MobileHCI 2008 offers you several possibilities to meet colleagues and share experiences at informal way. At the end of the workshops and tutorial day we can offer you the opportunity to explore Amsterdam, before enjoying a diner in the Amsterdam city atmosphere. These social events are optional and at your own expenses and start from the Conference Venue following on the closing of the workshops and tutorial day.
*GET ON YOUR BIKE!
Bicycle treasure tour through Amsterdam. In a team context you will discover various spots in the city where you would normally never come. You will pass the Royal Palace, the Anne Frank house and many canals, the Dam Square and Museum Square, the Jordaan quarter and the famous Vondelpark. During the trip you do have to answer questions correctly and keep an eye on your leader.
Duration: 1.5 hours.
Price: € 31.00 per person incl. VAT
*JEWISH AMSTERDAM
During this walking tour, you will discover the historical developments of the Jewish community. Although many of the places have been replaced with modern architecture, many still reveal examples of pre-war Jewish life. You will pass several monuments of commemoration for the persecutions during World War II in this area.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: € 20.00 per person incl. VAT
You can register through the registration site (http://mobilehci2008.telin.nl/?sub1=10) until the 28th of July 2008. All activities following on the conference program and start from the conference venue as well. Please note: Both activities have a minimum number of 20 participants! After July 28, only refunds take place when guided tours are cancelled due to lack of participants.
We look forward to seeing you in Amsterdam!
To register, go directly to http://mobilehci2008.telin.nl/?sub1=10
MobileHCI 2008 is organized by Telematica Instituut, Freeband Communications and Philips Research Europe, in cooperation with ACM SIGCHI and ACM SIGMOBILE.
For more information, please browse to http://www.mobilehci2008.org <http://www.mobilehci2008.org/> or e-mail [log in to unmask]
Program Committee
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Boris de Ruyter, Philips Research Europe, the Netherlands
Maddy Janse, Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands
Kris Mihalic, Yahoo! Mobile, USA
Fabio Paternò, CNR/ISTI, Italy
Henk de Poot, Telematica Instituut, the Netherlands
Panos Markopoulos, Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands
Manfred Tscheligi, University of Salzburg & CURE, Austria
Marc Smith, Microsoft Research, USA
Elly Pelgrim, Philips Research Europe, the Netherlands
Elisabeth Dykstra-Erickson, ACCESS Systems America, USA
Pieter Jan Stappers, Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands
Albrecht Schmidt, University of Duisburg-Essen & Fraunhofer IAIS, Germany
Conference Co-chairs
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Henri ter Hofte, Telematica Instituut, the Netherlands
Ingrid Mulder, Telematica Instituut & Rotterdam University, the Netherlands
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