The ISEA2024 academic conference will reflect on the theme, Everywhen. Exploring the interrelations between place time and story through papers, panels, demos, institutional presentations, artist talks, keynotes and workshops, constituting a meeting point for artists, scientists, technologists and theorists to share their research and work.
We invite submissions which respond to the theme, Everywhen, and the sub-themes: Ecologies of place, Shifting temporalities, Resilient stories, and Speculative practices.
If we conceptualise the Everywhen as a constellation of thought, then the source is the artistic and academic generosity of the ISEA community, as it engages, imagines and explores a multitude of temporal-spatial potentialities. In this spirit we welcome submissions that challenge the traditional academic paper format, sharing of ideas through storytelling, visual essays, and other innovative modalities.
We encourage all submissions that discuss how the theme of Everywhen, and notions of place, time and story emerge and are explored within the fields of electronic arts, creative technology, digital culture and all manners of art-science-technology collaboration not yet born.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited by:
ISEA2024 will be held between 21-29 June 2024. The academic conference will be held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from 24-26 June 2024. Workshops and artist talks will be held at other venues before or after the academic conference.
We invite submissions for original and substantial research, both traditional and non-traditional, that has not been previously published. Full papers can be 5-8 pages using the provided template. Short papers can be 2-4 pages using the provided template.
All papers must follow the academic template and will undergo double-blind peer review by the International Program Committee (IPC) based on quality, relevance, originality, and impact.
The Academic Committee and Program Chairs will make the final decision on acceptance, taking into account the review recommendations. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings and the ISEA archive. Authors will be required to present their papers at the Symposium, with a duration of 15-30 minutes including Q&A session. The Academic Committee or Program Chairs may invite authors to participate in other publication outcomes from the symposium. Rejected papers may be considered for other tracks in the program.
Please ensure that your submitted PDF is anonymised, with no author-related information such as institutional affiliation, bio, author name(s), or explicit self-citations, notes, and bibliography included in the body text.
In addition to traditional academic papers, ISEA2024 will accept submissions where visual images (photographs, renderings, illustrations, sketches, collages etc) are essential in communicating research insights, methodologies and contributions to knowledge. We welcome submissions that critically engage with the use of images in research and scholarship, and that explore the possibilities and challenges of using images to convey complex ideas and arguments. Submissions can be in the form of visual essays, photo essays, or other types of image-based presentations.
All pictorials must follow the pictorial template and not exceed 10 pages, excluding references. Pictorial submissions will be peer-reviewed, and the Academic Committee and Program Chairs will decide on acceptance, considering the review recommendations. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings and the ISEA archive. Authors will be required to present their papers at the Symposium, with a duration of 20-40 minutes including Q&A session.
Please ensure that your submitted PDF is anonymised, with no author-related information such as institutional affiliation, bio, author name(s), or explicit self-citations, notes, and bibliography included in the body text.
We invite submissions for Panel discussions, which should include an introduction and abstracts from up to 5 individual panel members. Following the academic template, panel discussions can be 2-4 pages in length.
All panels will undergo double-blind peer review by members of the International Program Committee (IPC) based on quality, relevance, originality, and impact.
The Academic Committee will make the final decision on acceptance, taking into account the recommendations of the IPC. Accepted panel abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings and on the ISEA archive. Each panel will be allotted up to 40 minutes in the program, including a Q&A session.
To ensure impartiality, please anonymize your PDF submission by excluding any author-related information, such as institutional affiliation, bio, author name(s), and explicit self-citations, notes, and bibliography in the body text.
We welcome submissions for artist talks, work in progress, demonstrations, and other non-peer-reviewed contributions. Following the academic template, these submissions can be 2-4 pages in length.
The Academic Committee and Program Chairs will review all submissions and select those to be included in the conference proceedings. These submissions will be allocated up to 20 minutes in the program, including a Q&A session if appropriate.
Unlike peer-reviewed submissions, there is no need to anonymize your submission for non-peer-reviewed contributions.
We invite institutions, organisations, and community groups to participate in ISEA by presenting their work related to the symposium’s themes and mission. Institutional presentations provide an opportunity for networking and a platform to discuss the institutional mission, research, and creative agendas relevant to the institution and broader community.
Following the academic template, these submissions can be 2-4 pages in length. Submissions will be reviewed by the Academic Committee for relevance to the ISEA mission and the 2024 symposium theme. Presentations will be allotted up to 45 minutes in the program and may include posters, demonstrations, or other materials. If you have specific space requirements for larger-format demonstrations and displays, please specify them in your submission. We will do our best to cater to your needs.
Submissions do not need to be anonymized. Institutional presentations will be selected by the Steering Committee based on their relevance to the ISEA mission and their ability to serve as networking opportunities and forums for museums, NGOs, networks, schools, enterprises, and other participating organisations.
New Media Art Archives are invited to present their work at the Fourth Summit on New Media Art Archiving. Following the academic template, these submissions can be 2-4 pages in length. Submissions will not be double-blind peer reviewed but will be reviewed by the International Program Committee (IPC) for relevance to the summit topics (is the archive relevant for New Media Art/Cultural Heritage?). The archive presentations will be allotted 5 minutes in the program.
Submissions do not need to be anonymised.
Click here for further information on the Fourth Summit on New Media Art Archiving.
Academics and practitioners are encouraged to submit proposals for workshops and tutorials, which provide a platform to explore specific topics and engage with the local community. Workshops can be half-day, full-day, or two-day events, scheduled between June 21–29 June.
Workshop organisers are invited to consider the theme of ISEA 2024; however, proposals on all matters relevant to ISEA community and beyond are welcome. Accepted workshops will be posted on the symposium website, and organisers may create their own call for submissions.
Organisers may also present on their workshop’s work during the symposium and submit a one-page abstract of their proposal for the proceedings. Additionally, there may be opportunities to exhibit workshop outcomes. While all workshops will have a designated space, organisers may request specific equipment or space accommodations.
To propose a workshop, submit a workshop proposal of 2-4 pages using the application form provided and including the following:
Please use the provided application form and submit it in PDF format, including a URL link to the tutorial website.
Proposals will be evaluated by appropriate chairs based on their quality and relevance to the Symposium, with final acceptance/rejection decisions made by the chairs based on recommendations from the IPC.
The academic template is to be used for the following submission types: short paper, full paper, panel discussion, institutional presentation, archive presentation, artist talk / work in progress / demonstration / other non-peer-reviewed presentations.
Using the academic template, submissions for the following presentation types should not exceed the page limits listed below:
Pictorial submissions are required to use either the provided Word or PowerPoint template. Submissions should be no more than ten (10) pages, excluding references.
Workshop application form is to be used for workshop/tutorial submissions. Submissions should be no more than four (4) pages in length.
Using the online submission portal, authors will be asked to upload their submission (using the appropriate template) as a single PDF file. This PDF file must not exceed 8,000KB (8MB).
There will be a section within the submission process where authors can also provide a URL link to their submission as a larger higher-resolution version.
ISEA is a peer-reviewed conference with all eligible submissions being double-blind peer-reviewed. Accepted submissions will be published in the conference proceedings and the ISEA archive.
Academic submissions for the following peer-reviewed presentation types should be anonymised by excluding any author-related information: short paper, full paper, pictorial and panel discussion. Accepted authors will be asked to submit a final version with all author details included for publication.
Academic submissions for the following presentation types do NOT need to be anonymised: institutional presentations, workshop, artist talks, work in progress and other non-peer-reviewed presentations.
Click the below button to access the academic submission portal. Only submissions submitted through this online portal will be considered for the 2024 program.
The call for academic submissions, both peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed has now been extended. The new close date will be midnight on Sunday, 14 January 2024 AEST.
All submitting authors will be notified the outcome of their submission by January/ February 2024.
All peer-reviewed submissions will have until 5:00pm on Friday 5 April 2024 AEST to resubmit a final version for publication.
All presenting authors will be required to have a paid registration by Friday, 19 April 2024. If any presenting authors have not registered by this date the presentation will be withdrawn from the program.
If you have any queries regarding the submission process please contact the ISEA2024 symposium organiser, Expert Events.
ISEA2024 acknowledges the Turrbal and Yugara as the First Nations owners of the lands where the symposium will be held. We pay our respects to their elders, lores, customs and creation spirits. We also acknowledge and pay respects to all First Nations peoples across the continent and beyond Australian shores.
ISEA2024 acknowledges the Turrbal and Yugara as the First Nations owners of the lands where the symposium will be held. We pay our respects to their elders, lores, customs and creation spirits. We also acknowledge and pay respects to all First Nations peoples across the continent and beyond Australian shores.