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List of Thematic Sessions

  1. Thematic Session #1: XR for Art, Design, and Entertainment

    Organized by: Holger Reckter, University of Applied Sciences Mainz, Christian Geiger, University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf

  2. Thematic Session #2: Egocentric scene understanding in the wild

    Organized by: Filippo Maggioli, Andrea Generosi, Valerio De Luca, Pegaso University, Diana Marin, Technische Universität Wien

  3. Thematic Session #3: Extended Reality for Archaeological Heritage: Integration, Validation, Reconstruction and Dissemination

    Organized by: Bruno Rodríguez García, University of Burgos, Carola Gatto, University of Salento, Federica Faggiano, Marco Calò, Sapienza University of Rome

  4. Thematic Session #4: New Trends in Learning and Training in the Virtual World

    Organized by: Andres Bustillo, University of Burgos, Spain, Andreas Künz, Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences, Austria, Alejandro Álvarez-Marín, University of La Serena, Chile

  5. Thematic Session #5: Wearable AI in the emerging future: a multidisciplinary approach

    Organized by: Gilberto Oliveira Neto, Marcos Silbermann, Lucas Castro, Hanah Correa, SIDIA Institute of Technology

  6. Thematic Session #6: Virtual Restoration and Digital Twins for Cultural Heritage

    Organized by: Letizia Cerrati, Laura Corchia, Giorgia De Giuseppe, Ileana Riera Panaro, University of Salento

  7. Thematic Session #7: Extended Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and Biosignals in Biomedical Applications

    Organized by: Ersilia Vallefuoco, Michela Russo, University of Naples Federico II, Vittorio Santoriello, University of Naples Federico II, Reykjavik University

  8. Thematic Session #8: AI-driven, Interactive, virtual and conversational agents in Cultural Heritage

    Organized by: Davide Borra, No Real Interactive, Giovanni D'Errico, University of Salento, Ersilia Vallefuoco, University of Naples Federico II, Italy, Carola Gatto, University of Salento

  9. Thematic Session #9: From Radiomics to Deep Learning: Intelligent Imaging Biomarkers for Medicine and Extended Reality Applications

    Organized by: Giorgio De Nunzio, Rocco Rizzo, University of Salento

  10. Thematic Session #10: Digital Transformation and Advanced Technologies in Industry and Healthcare: From Complex Systems Modeling to XR-Driven Innovation

    Organized by: Giulia Pellegrino, University of Salento, Italy, Luigi Jesus Basile, Institut Mines-Télécom Business School, France, Vito Del Vecchio, University of Salento, Italy, Massimiliano Gervasi, University of Foggia, Italy, Francesco Ria, Duke University, USA

Thematic Session Proposal Submission

If you are interested in organizing a thematic session, please contact the Technical Program Chairs via the form provided on this page:


Guidelines for Thematic Sessions

Thematic Sessions are intended to offer a focused, interactive platform for the presentation and discussion of new and emerging ideas. Presentation formats include both oral and poster sessions.


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