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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=IT link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'>[We apologize if you receive multiple copies of this message]</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'>========================================================================== <br> *** HAI 2017 Call for Workshops and Tutorials *** <br> The Fifth International Conference on Human-Agent Interaction (HAI 2017) <br> Bielefeld, Germany ~ 17 - 20 October 2017 <br> </span><span style='mso-fareast-language:JA'><a href="http://hai-conference.net/hai2017/"><span lang=EN-US>http://hai-conference.net/hai2017/</span></a></span><span style='mso-fareast-language:JA'> <span lang=EN-US>==========================================================================</span></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'>We invite proposals for workshops and tutorials to be held at HAI 2017 Conference, which will take place on 17 October, 2017 as part of the main conference scheduled for 17-20 October, 2017 in Bielefeld, Germany.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'>The workshop and tutorial sessions aim to provide an opportunity to discuss current and emergent topics on Human-Agent Interaction including but not limited to research topics, application, design and implication concerning the social aspects of agent interfacing. In particular, we welcome both full and half day workshop and tutorial proposals that bridge the gap between theoretical advances and innovative</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt'> </span><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'>applications of Human-Agent Interaction.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:JA'>*** <b>Guidelines for proposals</b> ***</span><span style='font-family:"-moz-fixed","serif";mso-fareast-language:JA'> <br></span><span style='mso-fareast-language:JA'>----------------------------------------------------</span><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'>Workshop and tutorial proposals should contain the necessary information for the respective chairs and reviewers to judge the importance, quality and community interest in the proposed topic. Each workshop/tutorial should have one or more designated organizers and a workshop/tutorial program. When proposing a workshop/tutorial, please provide the following information:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:36.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-36.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'>A concise title<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:36.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-36.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'>A description of the specific issues that the workshop/tutorial will address, the reasons why the workshop/tutorial is of interest to the community, and the main research areas involved.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:36.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-36.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'>Proposed duration of the workshop/tutorial – half or full day<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:36.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-36.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'>The names and affiliations of the organizers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:36.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-36.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'>A tentative list of Program Committee members<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:36.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-36.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'>A draft of the Call for Papers, including information on accepted formats and expected format of the workshop/tutorial (e.g., invited talks, presentations, poster sessions, panel discussions, challenge sessions, or other ideas for ensuring an interactive atmosphere)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:36.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-36.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'>Any special requirements regarding logistics (e.g. poster stands, more than one projector), if applicable.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:JA'>*** <b>Proposal submission</b> ***</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"-moz-fixed","serif";mso-fareast-language:JA'> <br></span><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'>---------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:JA'>Please submit your workshop and tutorial proposals by e-mail to the HAI workshop chair at </span><a href="mailto:workshop@hai2017.org"><span lang=EN-US style='color:#646464'>workshop@hai2017.org</span></a><span lang=EN-US>.</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:JA'>***</span><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt'>Important Dates</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:JA'>***<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%'>--------------------------------------</span><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='color:#191919'>14 May 2017: Deadline for </span><span lang=EN-US style='color:#191919'>submission of proposals<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='color:#191919'>08 June 2017: Notification of acceptance of proposals<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='color:#191919'>04 August 2017: Final camera-ready workshop papers due<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='color:#191919'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US>For inquiries, please contact </span><a href="mailto:workshop@hai2017.org"><span lang=EN-US style='color:#646464'>workshop@hai2017.org</span></a><u><span lang=EN-US style='color:#646464'>.</span></u><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'>----------------------------------------<br>Alessandra Sciutti (PhD)<br>Researcher, Robotics Brain and Cognitive Sciences Unit <br>Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia<br>Center for Human Technologies <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'>Via Enrico Melen 83, Building B<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-GB>16152 Genova, Italy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-GB>tel: +39 010 8172 210<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US>email:</span><span lang=EN-US> </span><a href="mailto:alessandra.sciutti@iit.it"><span lang=EN-GB style='color:windowtext'>alessandra.sciutti@iit.it</span></a> <span lang=EN-GB><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US>website:</span><span lang=EN-US> </span><a 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