Women in Games 2005 Conference - Dundee, UK

Women in Games 2005 is taking place at the University of Abertay Dundee on 8th, 9th and 10th August 2005.

The Women in Games 2005 conference will highlight to both the academic and industrial world the most recent, groundbreaking work in computer game research and development.

Conference proposal themes will include, but are not limited to, the following topics and categories:

History of women in computing and computer games

Issues facing women in the games industry

Games and education

Games and usability

Understanding gameplay

Motivation in gaming

MMORPGs

Games audience

Game art

Game activism

Depiction of females in games

Avatars as female role models

Design and usability considerations for women/girls

Cultural variation in gameplay

Advergames

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.

Full papers

Full papers are reports of completed research and will be published in the conference proceedings. Papers may address any of the areas identified in the conference topics. Submissions should report original work, which has not been previously published. Full papers will not exceed 16 pages including all diagrams and be prepared using the format for Volume 1 of the conference proceedings.

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 1200 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 (which must be PRIOR to the camera-ready submission date). Any paper proposal extending beyond the 1200 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. Short papers will not exceed 6 pages including all diagrams and be prepared using the format for Volume 2 of the conference proceedings.

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 600 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 600 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.

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 1000 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 2005 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 dates:

March 28, 2005 Deadline for submission for all categories
April 19, 2005 Notification of acceptance
May 31, 2005 Camera-ready deadline for FULL papers
June 30, 2005 Camera-ready deadline for SHORT papers
June 30, 2005 Deadline for providing names and affiliations for panel members and chair

The organisers, Women in Games, are interested in creating a voice for women in games and have the following aims:
1. Analyse the role of women in the videogame industry.
2. Discuss the future of games that appeal to female gamers.
3. Provide an opportunity for women in the videogame industry to network.
4. Provide an opportunity to present and discuss the latest videogame research.

Associated Link: Women in Games

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