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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;background:white">*** apologies for cross-posting ***<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">The 12th International Conference on Communities & Technologies (C&T 2025), to be held at the University of Siegen, Germany from July 26-30, 2025, cordially invites you to
submit research papers, case studies, workshop proposals, posters, demos, panels/symposia, community events and doctoral research plans for potential presentation or facilitation at the conference!
</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">The biennial International Conference on Communities & Technologies (C&T) is the premier international forum for stimulating debate and disseminating research on the complex
connections between communities – in their multiple forms – and information and communication technologies. C&T is brought to you by EUSSET, the European Society for Socially Embedded Systems, who also brings you ECSCW. We welcome researchers, designers,
educators, industry, practitioners, and students from the many disciplines and perspectives bearing on the interaction between community and technology.
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">The theme of C&T 2025 is “Approaching the Future, Embracing the Past” Papers and proposals are accepted from a variety of relevant perspectives including technology, philosophy,
social sciences, policy, design, business, activism, health-care, industry, art, the humanities, and so on.
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Examples of relevant topics include, but are not limited to, the following:</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"></span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Diverse communities and their relationships to technology; urban and rural, migrants, refugees, indigenous peoples, LGBTQ, activists and social movements, low-income communities, alt-right and hate groups; the developing
world and non-Western societies; professional communities, communities of practice, research communities;</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Bottom-up movements, grassroots developments, civic activism, community engagement, participatory publics, communities and innovation; ethics, power and social justice issues; perspectives on the spread of technology and
its impact on different societies; Learning from historical grassroots movements to democratize access to technology and knowledge.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Classical Design Principles in Modern Technology: Applying traditional design methodologies to enhance user experience and accessibility in digital products. Resilient Systems and Adaptive Strategies: Learning from historical
technological failures to build resilient and adaptable future systems.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Crowdfunding, collective and civic intelligence, community learning, early warning systems, collective awareness, collaborative awareness platforms; social cognition; community emotion; happiness; historical memory;</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Community owned and operated technology, peer production and the commons, DIY and maker communities (makerspaces, fablabs, crafters); community agriculture; How indigenous and local knowledge can contribute to contemporary
technological innovations.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Civic problem-solving, communities in relation to urgent and complex challenges to the health of the planet and the people that inhabit it; collaborative systems; partnering with education; government, civil society, and
movements; resilience and rebuilding in the face of technological or societal disruption;</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Support of community processes: sensemaking, online deliberation; issue, argumentation and discussion mapping; community ideation and idea management systems; collective decision-making; group memory; participatory sensory
networks;</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">The future of communities and technology; simulations, utopian or dystopian design; durable relationships and long-range goals; and</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Development and support of the Communities & Technologies community; social and technological critique; effectiveness and other measures.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Exploring the role of augmented, virtual, and mixed reality in enhancing learning, collaboration, and community experiences across various domains.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Investigating how technology supports healthcare accessibility, rehabilitation, and improved quality of life for individuals with diverse needs.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Examining the impact of robotics in society, from automation and smart systems to ethical considerations and human-centered applications.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Understanding how humans and robots collaborate, communicate, and coexist in workplaces, homes, and public spaces.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Analyzing how collaborative technologies and learning frameworks drive innovation, skill development, and knowledge-sharing in industrial settings.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"></span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="color:black">Deadlines</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="color:black">Papers (full and short)</span><o:p></o:p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="color:black">March 14, 2025 (23:59 AoE), paper submissions due</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="color:black">Workshops</span><o:p></o:p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">May 09, 2025 (23:59 AoE), workshop proposals due
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="color:black">Case studies</span><o:p></o:p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">May 09, 2025 (23:59 AoE), case studies due</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="color:black">Doctoral colloquium</span><o:p></o:p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">April 25, 2025 (23:59 AoE), Doctoral Colloquium applications due</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="color:black">Posters/demos</span><o:p></o:p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">May 09, 2025 (23:59 AoE), posters/demos due</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="color:black">Community Events</span><o:p></o:p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">May 09, 2025 (23:59 AoE), posters/demos due</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">EUSSET Grant for student and community organizations to attend C&T 2025</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="color:black">May 30, 2025 (23:59 AoE), applications due</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="color:black">Student Volunteers</span><o:p></o:p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="color:black">April 25, 2025, applications due</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="color:black">Early-Bird Registration </span><o:p></o:p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="color:black">June 15, 2025, early-bird registration ends</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
</li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black"></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">For further details, see
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://comtech.community/"><span lang="EN-US">https://comtech.community/</span></a></span><span style="color:black">
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">General Chairs</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Konstantin Aal, University of Siegen</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">David Unbehaun, Clausthal University of Technology</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ligatures:none">Dr. Konstantin Aal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ligatures:none">PostDoc and Team Leader “Community and Activism”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Information Systems and New Media<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">SFB 1187 "Medien der Kooperation"<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">University of Siegen<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Kohlbettstr. 15, 57072 Siegen<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Raum. US-E-102<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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