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WCIM 2009 Workshop on Cultural Informatics in Macau

WCIM 2009 Workshop on Cultural Informatics in Macau. Professor Grigoris Antoniou Institute of Computer Science, FORTH, Greece. Partnership UNU-IIST and FORTH-ICS. Initiated in the EU-funded roadmapping project INTERLINK Collaboration in the area of software-intensive systems

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WCIM 2009 Workshop on Cultural Informatics in Macau

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  1. WCIM 2009Workshop on Cultural Informatics in Macau Professor Grigoris Antoniou Institute of Computer Science, FORTH, Greece

  2. Partnership UNU-IIST and FORTH-ICS • Initiated in the EU-funded roadmapping project INTERLINK • Collaboration in the area of software-intensive systems • Based on a Memorandum of Understanding • Signed in 2008 • WCIM 2009 is the first joint activity within the MoU

  3. About the FORTH Institute of Computer Science • The top-rated ICT research institute in Greece • Established by an independent evaluation by international experts on behalf of the Greek government • The Greek node in the ERCIM network • Playing a leading role in many of its activities • A global R&D player • Active in many European projects • Roadmapping on behalf of the European Commission • Collaborators and clients also outside Europe • S&T activities • National projects in the areas of e-Health, cultural informatics and IT security • Spin-off companies: FORTHNET is one of the leading telcoms in Greece

  4. About the FORTH Institute of Computer Science (2) • Biomedical Informatics Laboratory (BMI) • Computer Architecture and VLSI Systems Laboratory (CARV) • Computational Vision and Robotics Laboratory (CVRL) • Distributed Computing Systems Laboratory (DCS) • Human- Computer Interaction Laboratory (HCI) • Information Systems Laboratory (ISL) • Centre for Cultural Informatics • Telecommunications and Networks Laboratory (TNL) • Ambient Intelligence Programme (AMI)

  5. Why Workshop on Cultural Informatics in Macau? • A challenging, multi-disciplinary topic • Uniqueness of Macau • Of relevance to the developing countries

  6. Why in Macau? • Uniqueness of Macau • Unique amalgamation of Chinese and Portuguese elements • Unique small network along historical key trade routes between East and West • A World Heritage site • Potential of win-win between e-culture and tourism • Beyond gambling • A bridge to mainland China

  7. Aims of WCIM 2009 • Present latest technological developments in cultural informatics • Present best practices and business models around the globe • Discuss about specific Macau requirements and constraints • Exchange ideas

  8. Thank You!

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