GRAND is proud to present GRAND 2015, our 6th Annual Conference, May 13-15, 2015 in Vancouver, BC.
As our primary conference, GRAND 2015 will bring together over 350 network scholars and industry partners from 27 universities across Canada to focus on leading edge digital media research, innovation, and emerging technologies. The conference offers an exceptional platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and exchange in all areas of digital media, as well as opportunities to build new academic-industry research collaborations.
GRAND actively engages experts from almost every field, including natural and social sciences, medicine, art and design, technology, engineering, and the humanities. Our research explores the advancement and application of digital games, interactive media, user interface design, human-computer interaction, as well as the impact of digital media on education and learning, intellectual property, privacy and security, business and commerce, sustainability, arts and culture, health and wellness, and the workplace.
GRAND 2015 Organizing Committee
General Co-Chairs
Lynn Hughes | Associate Professor, Concordia University
Richard Zhang | Professor, Simon Fraser University
2MM Chair
Martha Ladly | Professor, OCAD University
Poster & Demo Co-Chairs
Daniel O'Donnell | Professor, University of Lethbridge
Kate Sellen | Assistant Professor, OCAD University
Student Program Co-Chairs
Ahmed Sabbir Arif | Postdoctoral Student, Ryerson University
Max Birk | PhD Student, University of Saskatchewan
Carrie Demmans Epp | PhD Student, University of Toronto
Narges Mahyar | PhD Student, University of Victoria
GRAND Central
Tahina Awan | Administrative & Project Assistant
Kellogg Booth | Scientific Director (Phase 1)
Brie Chauncey | Special Projects Officer
Eugene Fiume | Scientific Director (Phase 2)
Spencer Rose | Communications Officer
Mark Salopek | Manager, Technology Transfer & Commercialization
Adrian Sheppard | Network Manager
Check out highlights from GRAND 2014 on our Flickr Photostream
Conference attendees are strongly encouraged to join the Opening Reception featuring over 100 posters and demonstrations covering the full scope of GRAND’s new Phase 2 research program. Our “GRAND Experiences” demos will also give you the opportunity interact and engage with research technologies, inspirational designs, and thought-provoking art installations.
Other conference highlights include internationally respected plenary speakers, engaging speaker panels, the ever-popular “2-Minute Madness” Pecha Kucha presentations, plus research presentations across a wide range of topics.
A full conference website will be launched in early December 2014. Please check back regularly for further details and for information on registration and accommodations.
We look forward to joining you in Vancouver!
