ISS 2020 : ACM International Conference on Interactive Tabletops and Surfaces

ACM Interactive Surfaces and Spaces (ACM ISS 2020) is the premier venue for research in the design, development and use of new and emerging interactive surface technologies and interactive spaces. ACM ISS 2020 welcomes original, high-quality research and industry contributions that advance the state-of-the-art in the area of interactive surfaces, interactive spaces and novel interface technologies. Beyond the traditional scope of the conference – i.e., interactive tabletops, large displays, multi-display systems, mobile and mini devices – we also encourage contributions focused on the use of space and technology around us to bridge the gap between our digital and everyday lives, such as interactive 3D spaces, on-body sensors, interactive art or interactive architecture. We also encourage contributions focused on understanding individual and group needs related to interactive surfaces and interactive spaces, and the impact on individuals and groups of these technologies. We embrace innovations in a wide variety of areas including design, software, hardware, understanding of use, and applications or deployments of such interactive systems.

Topic Areas

The conference welcomes contributions on a wide range of topics relating to interactive surfaces and spaces as well as novel interface technologies, including (but not limited to):

Large display interfaces and multi-display environments
Gesture-based interfaces (hands, finger, body)
Multi-modal interfaces
Tangible user interfaces
Novel interaction techniques and paradigms
Interaction with mobile and body-worn devices
Different materials and form factors: curved, sand, water, …
Interactive 3D spaces (Mixed Reality and Augmented Reality, mid-air displays, …)
Large scale and outdoor interactive spaces (projected interfaces, drones, …)
Interactive architecture
Beyond traditional surfaces: shape-changing and actuated surfaces, body-related, …
Interactive information visualization/data presentation
Software engineering methods and frameworks
Social aspects and protocols related to interacting with surfaces and spaces
Interactive surfaces and spaces that support group work or social interaction
Hardware, including sensing and input technologies with novel capabilities, and results from maker communities
Human-centered design and methodologies related to interactive surfaces and spaces
Empirical evaluations of novel interactive surfaces and/or spaces designs
Evaluations of deployed interactive surfaces and/or spaces in specific domains (public spaces, education, science, business, entertainment, health, art, homes, etc.)