Welcome

The 1996 conference offers a full technical and social program. Saturday 16th November and Sunday 17th November are devoted to workshops and tutorials respectively. Join one or more workshops or tutorials for in-depth learning on a particular topic in a small group. For people who are new to the field and want a general overview of CSCW, a special introductory tutorial will be offered on Saturday evening.

The general technical sessions begin on Monday, 18th November, with an opening address by world-renowned researcher Herb Clark, who will set the stage for discussions about Cooperating Communities, the theme of this year's conference. The conference closes on Wednesday 20th with a futuristic glimpse into Cooperating Communities that form and are maintained in 3-D virtual worlds. In between there will be long papers and short papers, panels and demonstrations covering exciting new developments on the World Wide Web, virtual worlds, synchronous and asynchronous technologies.

Some of the most rewarding parts of a conference come from thought-provoking discussions with old friends and new-found colleagues. The Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cambridge, where the conference will take place, provides a commanding view of the majestic Charles River. With the conference taking over the whole hotel there will be numerous spaces for people to gather in large and small groups. Stroll around the demonstrations on Tuesday afternoon to see and experience some of the newest products now commercially available.

Everyone registered for the conference will be invited to join us for a reception on Monday evening at the Computer Museum. The Computer Museum is the only one of its kind in America. Many of its displays of old and new computers are designed to encourage hands-on participation.

We live in an era where technology and work life are inextricably meshed. Whether you are a researcher, developer, manager or educator you will learn something new about the way we work and the type of technology that is and will be developed to support that work.

We look forward to meeting you in Boston. Register now!