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NOTE THE NEW 12TH FEBRUARY SUBMISSION DEADLINE - DETAILS AFTER THE THEMES

If you work in the games industry and do not wish to produce an academic paper, but would be willing to speak at the conference then look at the Call for Speakers page.

Submission details after themes listed below.


Themes

1. Race for the future
How a multiethnic and multicultural industry is changing the 'face' of those in the games industry.

2. Global Neighbours
Now we are becoming a global village, how might this affect our perceptions of what constitutes 'entertainment'?

3. Can I borrow a fiver?
How is the recession and tax break issues affecting the industry? And what does it mean for the future of the UK industry, now that outsourcing is more global than ever?

4. My small, international development team
The Internet is becoming the network between companies and physical locale is no longer an issue. What does this mean for the future of game development in the UK and abroad?

5. 'Girls study video games?'
How misconceptions and stereotypes could be affecting girls/ women joining video games courses at all levels.

6. Gender Blind
A term used in the last few years is 'colour blind'- the idea of seeing a person not a colour. Consider how women are seen as their gender only, does gender need to be forgotten for a true integration?

Key Dates:

22/01/10 Submission deadline
19/02/10 Notification of acceptance to all contributors

Types of submission:

Submissions can be made within the following categories: full paper, short paper, poster, panel or student forum. All submissions will be anonymously peer-reviewed by the Women in Games steering committee.

The conference materials are intended to be published in two different ways this year. Firstly, we are hoping to secure a contract to publish a selection of papers that closely address our theme in an appropriate academic journal. Details should be available before the anticipated submission deadline so check the website regularly for updates. Secondly, we are looking to place the papers on usb sticks to be given to delegates. There will be no automatic publication of conference papers but we are requesting that you follow a specific set of deadlines in relation to your research/contributions.

Full papers

Full papers are reports of research that should be ongoing and complete or near to completion at the time of the conference. Submissions under this route will be entered in to a peer review process for both of the publications. Papers may address any of the areas identified in the conference topics. Previously published work is not eligible. You should expect to have around 20 minutes to present your work and 10 minutes for questions and discussion.

Electronically submit a cover sheet, which includes the paper title, the name, address, phone and fax numbers, and email address of each author and a 30 word summary that will be suitable for inclusion in the programme and on the website to introduce the paper. Submit an abstract, not to exceed 1000 words, which must include - at the top of the first page - the paper title and a statement as to whether the research is completed or the anticipated date of completion. Any paper proposal extending beyond the 1000 words will be excluded from consideration.

Short papers

Submissions are solicited of short papers that address any of the conference topics. Authors are encouraged to submit late-breaking research results and work in progress that show the latest innovative ideas. Short paper submissions should report original work and must not have been published previously nor be a condensed version of previously published papers. You should expect to have around 10 minutes for the presentation of your work followed by around 5 - 10 minutes for question and discussion.

Electronically submit a cover sheet, which includes the paper title, the name, address, phone and fax numbers, and email address of each author and a 30 word summary that will be suitable for inclusion in the programme and on the website to introduce the paper. Submit an abstract, not exceeding 500 words, which must include - at the top of the first page - the paper title and a statement as to whether the research is completed or a work-in-progress. Any paper proposal extending beyond the 500 words will be excluded from consideration.

Posters

Poster submissions addressing any of the areas identified in the conference topics are invited. Authors are encouraged to demonstrate work in progress and late-breaking research results that show the latest innovative ideas. Electronically submit a cover sheet, which includes the poster title, the name, address, phone and fax numbers, and email address of each author and a 30 word summary that will be suitable for inclusion in the programme and on the website to introduce the poster. Submit a two-page summary, which will be used as the basis for review. Posters will not be included in the proceedings.

Panel, Workshop, Masterclass

Suggestions from industry and academia are welcomed. Electronically submit a cover sheet, which includes the theme for the panel discussion, the name, address, phone and fax numbers, and email address of the chair for the panel and a 500 word statement explaining the panel with 250 word individual abstracts for each panellist. Successful candidates will be responsible for enlisting panel members and chairing the panel. Panel should normally involve 3 - 4 participants and you will have around 90 - 120 minutes for all presentations and discussion.

Student Forum

Under-graduate and Graduate students are encouraged to present at the student forum to be held during the conference. Electronically submit a cover sheet, which includes the presentation title, the name, address, phone and fax numbers, and email address of each author and a 30 word summary that will be suitable for inclusion in the programme and on the website to introduce the presentation. Submit an abstract no longer than 750 words summarising the research activity, which will be used as the basis for review. Successful candidates will present their work at the conference.

Conference Language

WiG 2010 is an international conference and contributions are welcomed from all parts of the world. However, the official written and spoken language of the conference is English. Please remember that the delegation will include international representatives from industry and academia and appropriate ("jargon-free") language should be used at all times.

Important new dates:

  12/02/10 Submission Deadline in all categories

  End of February/beginning of March - Notification of Acceptance sent to all participants

  12/03/10 Speakers/Contributors Registration Deadline


19/03/10 Deadline for Open Registration

25-26/03/10 Women in Games 2010

All participants will be provided with further details and guidelines on the publication procedures at the event.

Contact submissions@womeningames.com for more information.


Women in Games 2010 Conference Sponsors




   Mary-Margaret Recruitment

Email enquiries@womeningames.com for more details on sponsoring the conference


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