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Multimedia Grand Challenge @ ACM MM 2009What problems do Google, Yahoo, HP, Radvision, CeWe, Nokia and other companies see in the future of multimedia? The Multimedia Grand Challenge is a set of problems and issues from these (and other) industry leaders, geared to engage the Multimedia research community in solving relevant, interesting and challenging questions about the industry's 2-5 year horizon for multimedia. The Grand Challenge is initially presented as part of ACM Multimedia 2009. Researchers will be encouraged to submit working systems in response to the challenge to win the Grand Challenge competition! Can you solve these problems? We encourage you to consider the challenges and submit your contribution or solution to the ACM Multimedia 2009 Grand Challenge track (submission details forthcoming on this blog). The top submissions will be presented in a special event during the MM 2009 conference in Beijing. Based on the presentation, winners will be selected for Grand Challenge awards. Yes, there will also be prizes (TBD – watch for details on the Grand Challenge web site). A submission will consist of a two-page summary to the ACM MM Grand Challenge track; the authors may include a link to an online demo or video. The submissions must:
At the conference, you (if accepted) will introduce the idea shortly to the audience, give a quick demo, and take short questions from the judges. Based on your presentation, a team of judges and the attending crowd will select the top contributors. Specific submission instructions will be made available on the Grand Challenge blog. Submission of extended description of the work to other MM 2009 tracks is highly recommended; Grand Challenge submissions that are accompanied by other MM 2009 accepted publications would receive priority. Key DatesJune 15th, 2009: Submission deadline Learn moreThe Multimedia Grand Challenge blog hosts the different challenges, updates about the Grand Challenge, and invites discussion via comments. To keep track, make sure you subscribe to the RSS feed or join the Mailing list. ContactFor details, questions, or to participate as a corporate partner, email: New industry challenges are welcome until the end of February. See you in Beijing! |
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