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Note: All times are Atlantic Daylight Time (UTC/GMT -3 hours).

About ISTAS 08

Updated June 3/08

Welcome to your source for all of the latest information about ISTAS 08, June 26-28 in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada! This site is updated frequently, so please visit it often for the latest information about ISTAS 08.

ISTAS is the annual symposium of the IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology (link). The theme this year is Citizens, Groups, Communities and Information and Communication Technologies.

Information and communication technologies (ICT) have social, cultural, political and economic implications. Technological advancement, a key principle of IEEE and its member organizations, can have different meanings in different contexts. ISTAS 08 will showcase and generate discussion about the design and development of ICT and how they connect citizens, groups and communities, as well as the challenges and wider implications of connecting with ICT. ISTAS 08 will also address the broader topic of ethics in science and engineering. ISTAS 08 will provide opportunities for exchange between people who may not otherwise have the opportunity to meet, including researchers and students in engineering, computer science, social sciences, arts and humanities, community-based researchers, policy makers and technology user communities.

The conference organizers and hosts at the National Research Council invite you to join us at ISTAS 08 for three days of discussion, debate and reflection. We look forward to welcoming you in Fredericton in June 2008.

ISTAS 08 honours the memory of former SSIT president Dr. Brian O'Connell (link to bio), may he rest in peace.

Symposium Guide

For information about Fredericton, ISTAS 08 and other links of interest, please click Guide

Registration

The ISTAS 08 online registration is site is now open. Click here to register for the symposium.

If you would prefer to pay by means other than a credit card, please fill out this version of the registration form (link to PDF 64KB) and follow the instructions there for registration and payment.

Please note: all registration payments and processing are being handled by IEEE. If you have any questions or concerns, please phone (Outside US & Canada) +1 732 562 5337, (US & Canada) +1 800 810 4333 or email istas08reg@ieee.org

The ISTAS 08 keynote event will be a panel discussion in the spirit of the Edge Foundation's Annual Question. Our panelists will address the following questions:

What are the pressing issues in the intersection of technology and society, and what is your advice on how we can begin to deal with them?
What are you optimistic about in terms of technology and society?
What is your dangerous idea regarding technology and society?

The ISTAS 08 keynote event was web-cast when it occurred Thursday June 26, 2008 from 15:30 to 17:30 ADT (UTC/GMT -3 hours). A recording of the event can be accessed online if you (click here).

Conference and webcast participants are encouraged to bring their own responses to these questions.

The ISTAS 08 keynote panelists are:

Dr. Ellen Rose, McCain-Aliant Telecom Professorship in Multimedia and Instructional Design, University of New Brunswick (link to profile).

Dr. Bart Cammaerts, London School of Economics and Political Science and Chair, Communication and Democracy Section of the European Communication and Research Association (link to profile).

Dr. Jane Fritz, University of New Brunswick, Professor of Computer Science and Acting Vice President (Academic) (link to web site).

Professor David A. Townsend, University of New Brunswick, Faculty of Law. David Townsend is a Professor of Law at the University of New Brunswick, where he has taught administrative, regulatory and property law and policy courses since 1979. For the past 20 years Professor Townsend’s principal research activities have addressed the legal, technical and social issues related to the implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services and technologies. He has authored papers, reports and legislative drafts related to such matters as the Radiocommunication Act, the Radio Regulations, the ‘theft’ of satellite broadcasting signal, the siting of radio antenna towers (1987, 1997, 2005), the wiretapping of wireless networks, as well as emergency communications and privacy, security and electromagnetic compatibility in healthcare contexts. Recently Professor Townsend completed a one-year secondment as a visiting researcher with the National Research Council, IIT e-Business Centre in Fredericton, New Brunswick. In 1993, he received his university’s highest award for teaching excellence.

Jane Blakely, Director of Corporate Services for the City of Fredericton. In 1981, Jane graduated from Queen’s University with a degree in Physical Education, followed by a move to Fredericton “for three or four years”. That plan turned into a Law degree from UNB (1988) and a career with the City of Fredericton, initially as Assistant City Solicitor, then Director of Community Services and now Director of Corporate Services. The senior leadership team at the City has been very involved in innovation in all fields including the use of technology and played a major role in the City’s recent recognition by the Intelligent Communities Forum as one of the Top 7 Intelligent Communities in the world. Jane has three teenagers so is also experiencing a technology driven cultural shift first-hand!

ISTAS 08 will also have two interactive workshops focusing on Citizens, Groups and Communities. See the conference program for details.

ISTAS 08 Papers - Listing

The Location

ISTAS 08 will be held at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton.

Fredericton is New Brunswick’s capital city. Situated along the banks of the beautiful St. John River, in the heart of the province, Fredericton is a great place to live, work and play.

Graced with tree-lined streets, Victorian homes, top attractions, arts and cultural events, a variety of sporting facilities, kilometers of trails, acres of parks and green space, two universities, and an airport, Fredericton is one of the most successful and vibrant small cities in North America.

Additional information about the location is available at the following:

The official Fredericton video:
- (Windows Media Player Format, 3.4 MB) (Get the Windows Media Player here).
- (QuickTime Format, 18.5 MB, Progressive Download) (Get the QuickTime Player here).
Official City of Fredericton Web site (link).
Maps of New Brunswick and the Maritime Provinces (link).
Province of New Brunswick (link).
Environment Canada's five day weather forecast for Fredericton (link).
Fred-eZone, Fredericton's award-winning free Wi-Fi Network (link).
Official City of Fredericton Web Cams (link).

Conference Theme and Topics

Citizens, Groups, Communities and Information and Communication Technologies (link to topics)

Important dates

Submission deadline: closed
Notification of acceptance: Feb 15, 2008
Author registration deadline (so that the author’s paper will be included in proceedings): March 31, 2008
Last day for early registration: April 11, 2008
Conference: June 26-28, 2008

Call for papers and submission information

Download the ISTAS 08 call for papers here (link to PDF 71KB).
Conference themes and topics (link).
Submissions deadlines, publication outcomes, (re-)submission procedures (link).

Questions? Symposium Coordinator, Mary.Milliken (at) nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Travel

Travelling to Fredericton

Accommodations

Staying in Fredericton

ISTAS 08 YouTube videos

Program Committee

Meet the committee

Contact Information

Conference organizers

Questions? Email Coordinator, Mary.Milliken (at) nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

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