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iConference 2014: Early-bird registration available through Dec. 15, 2013
4-7 March, 2014, Berlin, Germany
http://ischools.org/the-iconference/
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Registration is now open for iConference 2014, with discounted early rates available
through December 15; standard rates apply thereafter. Register now for the lowest
available rate!
iConference 2014 will bring together scholars and researchers from around the world who
share a common concern about critical information issues in contemporary society. This is
our ninth annual conference and the first to be held in Europe. Organized under the banner
‘Breaking Down Walls | Culture, Context, Computing’, iConference 2014 will provide an
inspiring sense of community, high quality research presentations, and myriad
opportunities for engagement. All information field practitioners are welcome; affiliation
with a member-iSchool is not required.
Highlights include:
• A compelling program of peer-reviewed Papers, Notes, and Posters.
• Thought-provoking Workshops and Sessions for Interaction and Engagement.
• Keynote addresses from Tony Hey of Microsoft Research and Melissa Terras of the
Department of Information Studies, University College London.
• Myriad opportunities for socializing and networking with premier thinkers in the
information field. Social events include our Opening Reception at Humboldt Universität zu
Berlin, private gala dinner at the world-renowned Naturkunde Museum Berlin, two
networking-oriented Poster Sessions, a Farewell Reception, and multiple shared meals and
breaks throughout.
• Unique opportunities for career mentoring and growth, including a Doctoral Colloquium
(invitation only), an Early Career Colloquium (open to all) and a Professional Development
Seminar (also open to all).
• A Social Media Expo presented by iSchool student teams and sponsored by Microsoft
Research.
• The opportunity to personally experience Berlin, one of the most historic and compelling
cities in Europe.
iConference 2014 is presented by the iSchools organization and hosted by The Berlin School
of Library and Information Science at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin; the program is
administered by the Royal School of Library and Information Science, University of
Copenhagen. The presenting sponsor is Microsoft Research, with additional funding from De
Gruyter and Springer. The conference takes place 4-7 March, 2014.
More at
http://ischools.org/the-iconference/
Kevin Crowston
Syracuse University Phone: +1 (315) 443-1676
School of Information Studies Fax: +1 (815) 550-2155
348 Hinds Hall Web:
http://crowston.syr.edu/
Syracuse, NY 13244-4100 USA