WEBSITE: http://iswc.tinmith.net/ Dear Colleague: On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee for ISWC-2002, I would like to invite you to attend the International Symposium on Wearable Computers (ISWC), sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society. We are excited about this year's conference and encourage you to take advantage of the early registration fee before September 13. Conference Highlights * tutorials * formal paper presentations * posters * keynote talks * case studies * exhibition * demonstrations/reception * fashion show * gadget show * published Proceedings (CD-ROM format) distributed at the conference Registration To qualify for advance registration discounts, your registration form and payment must be received by 5pm Eastern Time, Friday, 13 September 2002. The IEEE ISWC on-line registration form is available at: https://newton.computer.org/conferences/wc02.nsf Conference registration includes a copy of the conference proceedings, admission to the technical sessions, exhibits, fashion and gadget shows, demonstration session/reception, and daily refreshment breaks. Tutorial registration is in addition to regular conference registration. Overview A total of 52 papers will be presented including 3 keynote talks, 21 regular paper presentations and 18 poster presentations. In addition, four 1/2-day tutorials are scheduled for Monday, October 7, and afternoon case studies will be presented on Wednesday and Thursday, October 9 and 10. ISWC is hosting a fashion show for the first time this year. On Tuesday evening, attendees are invited to participate the the demonstration session. This will be a great opportunity for a hands-on update about the latest equipment and devices while enjoying some northwest microbrews. Coffee breaks will be held in the exhibit area. (Companies interested in participating as an exhibitor should contact Eric Seibel, Exhibits Chair, [log in to unmask]) Who Should Attend Researchers, product vendors, fashion designers, textile manufacturers, users, and all interested parties to share information and advances in wearable computing. We look forward to seeing you in Seattle for ISWC 2002! With best regards. Mark Billinghurst ISWC 2002 General Chair http://iswc.tinmith.net ISWC Committee Chairs General Chair: Mark Billinghurst - [log in to unmask] Program Co-Chair: Bruce Thomas - [log in to unmask] Program Co-Chair: Mark Smith - [log in to unmask] Local Arrangements Chair: Suzanne Weghorst - [log in to unmask] Exhibits Chair: Eric Seibel - [log in to unmask] Demonstrations Chair: Yohan Baillot - [log in to unmask] Industry Relations: Chandra Narayanaswami - [log in to unmask] Publicity Chair: Wayne Piekarski - [log in to unmask] Publication Chair: Kiyoshi Kiyokawa - [log in to unmask] Finance Chair: Paul Jackson - [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wayne Piekarski - PhD Researcher / Lecturer pho: +61-8-8302-3669 fax: +61-8-8302-3381 Tinmith Project - Wearable Computer Lab mob: 0407-395-889 Advanced Computing Research Centre ema: [log in to unmask] University of South Australia www: http://www.tinmith.net