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<h1><b>Call for Papers</b><b> Canada 3.0: Defining Canada's Digital
Future</b></h1>
<p>Canada is at a crucial juncture in the digital economy. The country
must decide how it is going to position itself in the emerging global
digital economy. While Canada has areas of digital international
leadership, the rapidly changing and intensely competitive environment
stands still for no company, region or country. There is an urgent need
for Canada to create, define and implement a national digital strategy.
The Canada 3.0 conference represents the critical launch of that
national effort.</p>
<p>On November 24 and 25, 2008, over 250 digital media leaders will
gather in Stratford, Ontario to define Canada’s digital future.
Participants will be drawn from government, private sector
organizations, universities and colleges, as well as commentators and
analysts. Each will be invited to share their expertise and participate
in frank discussions for the good of our country’s future. The results
will be an aggressive, nation-wide initiative designed to elevate the
country into a significant and highly competitive player in the digital
media space.</p>
<p>The conference will consist of plenary sessions, specialist sessions
and workshops. All presentations will be published in the proceedings
and/or the conference website.</p>
<p>Conference tracks include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Digital Landscapes: Knowing the International Competition </li>
<li>Defining Canadian Digital Advantages </li>
<li>Identifying Canada’s Digital Barriers </li>
<li>Content and Service Delivery: The New Digital Frontier </li>
<li>The Canadian Creative Triangle: Convergence in Technology,
Commerce and Content </li>
<li>From Concept to Commerce: Building Successful Digital Businesses
in Canada </li>
<li>Glimpses of the Digital Future: Early Perspectives on
Next-Generation Digital Technologies </li>
<li>Mobilizing Canada: Shaping a National Digital Agenda </li>
</ul>
<h1>Deadline dates</h1>
<p>September 15, 2008 Submission of abstract/presentation outline<br>
September 30, 2008 Notification of selected presenters<br>
November 1, 2008 Submission of final written paper/presentation for
proceedings<br>
November 15, 2008 Submission of visual presentation</p>
<h1>General Information</h1>
<p>Submitting presenters will receive notification that their abstract
has been received. Submitting authors will receive notification of
acceptance/non-acceptance of their presentation. Successful authors
will receive a complimentary Research Forum registration. They will be
responsible for all other costs associated with attending the
conference.</p>
<p>For further information contact: <br>
Brandi Gillett Woods <a href="mailt0:bgillett@uwaterloo.ca">bgillett@uwaterloo.ca</a>
<br>
519-888-4567 x38242<br>
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<p><a href="http://www.canada30.uwaterloo.ca">http://www.canada30.uwaterloo.ca</a><br>
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Brandi Gillett Woods MA, CSEM
Advancement Events Manager
Arts Advancement Office
Faculty of Arts, University of Waterloo
Phone: 519-888-4567 ext. 38242
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