December 5, 2006

ACM SIGGRAPH Urges Professionals to Submit Work for SIGGRAPH 2007

San Diego, Calif. - Be sure to submit your work in time for the SIGGRAPH 2007 Call for Participation deadlines. SIGGRAPH 2007 is the 34th International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques, to be held August 5 through 9 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

SIGGRAPH 2007 will explore the products, systems, techniques, ideas, and inspiration that are creating the next generations of computer graphics and interactive techniques. ACM SIGGRAPH encourages all artists, researchers, scientists, engineers, animators, and technology professionals to participate in this world-class event.

Submit your work in time to meet the following upcoming deadlines:

Courses - 7 December 2006

Educators Program - 10 January 2007

Emerging Technologies - 17 January 2007

Art Gallery - 19 January 2007

Papers - 23 January 2007 (online form, including abstract)

Awards - 31 January 2007

Student Volunteers - 25 February 2007

Computer Animation Festival - 14 March 2007

Sketches & Posters - 27 April 2007

Also, for the first time ever, SIGGRAPH 2007 provides the opportunity to participate in the IP Marketplace, an experimental effort to connect those who create intellectual property with those who commercialize it. For more information, contact MK_Haley@siggraph.org .

Presenter and volunteer benefits, if your work or application is accepted, include:

-- Participation in the world's premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques.

-- Direct interaction and collaboration with dynamic industry leaders.

-- Inspiration and insights into a world where technology, art, and science converge.

-- Training and networking opportunities.

SIGGRAPH 2007 Panels, Special Sessions, and Guerilla Studio will be curated, but these programs encourage suggestions and feedback.