LAC 2018: Call for Papers/Posters/Workshops/Music Performances/Installations
Conference date: 7th - 10th June 2018
The Linux Audio Conference 2018 will be hosted at c-base, Berlin -
in partnership with the Electronic Music Studio (TU Berlin) and Spektrum.
https://lac.linuxaudio.org/2018
Deadline for all submissions: Friday, February 28th, 2018 (23:59 UTC)
Call for Papers / Posters / Workshops
LAC 2018 invites submissions of papers, posters and workshops
addressing all areas of audio processing based on Linux and open
source software. All submissions and presentations are in
English. All submissions are peer reviewed by a committee of experts
from different disciplines. Submissions can focus on technical,
artistic or scientific issues and can target developers or users.
For more details see the website:
https://lac.linuxaudio.org/2018/pages/cfp/
Papers
Papers must be written and presented in English. The length of papers
is 4 to 8 pages, with up to 5 keywords, and an abstract of up to 200
words.
The poster presentations are based on paper submissions of 2-4 pages,
with up to 5 keywords and an abstract of up to 150 words.
Workshops
The workshop presentation (max duration of 2h) should be 1-4 pages, with
up to 5 keywords, and an abstract of up to 150 words to be published on
the conference website. Submit a brief description of the workshop
including URL (if available).
How to submit?
- Use the OpenConf online submission tool at https://lac.linuxaudio.org/2018/openconf
- Select the relevant submission type (PAPER/POSTER/WORKSHOP)
- The required file format is PDF, formatted for A4 paper. Authors are required to use the templates for paper formatting available as download on the conference website.
- Please notify us if you need a special technical setup for your presentation.
Call for Music Performances / Multimedia Installations
LAC 2018 also invites submissions of Electroacoustic Works and
Multimedia Installations. A jury will select the compositions and
installations to be included in the conference program according to
artistic merit and technical feasibility.
Please be prepared to perform your work yourself and make sure that you
have all resources needed to perform your piece at your disposal (e.g.
instruments, other performers, etc.).
Unfortunately, LAC 2018 cannot pay a fee neither for you nor for any
additional performers, and LAC 2018 cannot organize or pay for travel or
accommodation neither for you nor for any additional performers.
All submissions are peer reviewed by a committee of experts in music and
arts.
Electroacoustic Works and Multimedia Installation can address all areas
of digital audio and audiovisual art.
Available Technical Setups
For concerts, the LAC will provide the following equipment:
- 8-channel - speaker setup
- Stereo setup + video projection
- Digital mixing desk
Additional requests can not be guaranteed.
How to submit?
- Use the OpenConf online submission tool at https://lac.linuxaudio.org/2018/openconf
- Select the submission type '_ PERFORMANCE _'
- The required file format is PDF, formatted for A4 paper. It includes:
- Description of the project program notes
- Link to video or audio demonstration of the project
- Technical rider of the work
Important Dates
- Deadline for all submissions: Friday, February 28th, 2018 (23:59 UTC)
- Acceptance notification: March 31st, 2018
- Final deadline for 'camera ready' paper: April 15th, 2018
- Author registration deadline: April 15th, 2018
- Final program: May 1st, 2018
Up-to-date information regarding the conference can be found on its website:
https://lac.linuxaudio.org/2018