aoir 4.0 Toronto 2003: broadening the band

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October 16-19, 2003: The conference was a success against formidable odds. Dr Liss Jeffrey, Aoir Toronto 2003 conference chair, wishes to thank all those who helped out, notably Canada's Department of Canadian Heritage and Industry Canada for their support of the French language translation. Thanks also to Lisa Morgan, Bob Levitt, Peter West, Jackie Reid, Eric George and Fraser McAninch for their dedication to ensuring a made-in-Canada conference of the highest integrity and in both official languages. Salut!

Though the Internet has become an integral part of the daily existence of many cultures worldwide, we have only begun to understand the ways in which it transforms our interactions, our knowledge, and our selves. Research on the Internet is a growing part of academic work, and it cuts across a wide variety of disciplines. The Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR) was formed out of a recognition of the need to bring together people from diverse academic and cultural perspectives in order to advance collective understanding of the impact of this technology on contemporary life. More about the Conference. The seed sponsors of AoiR Toronto 2003 are Seneca College, the University of Toronto's Knowledge Media Design Institute (KMDI), the Bell University Labs at University of Toronto, the byDesign eLab, and the eCommons/Agora.

Registration

Participants will be able to register onsite, for single days or sessions. Click here for more information.

Check out our pre-conference workshops! Registration free!

We would like to thank our supporters for their generous help.

Update! October 5, 2003: Conference program has been updated and expanded.

You can now search this web site using presenter names and paper titles. Click here. You can search using words and phrases. Click here.

For information on session chairing, technology access at the conference, and session timing, click here.

Special Events at AoIR 2003: Learn more about the Conference Gala and other special events. New option to register for the Gala by mail.

New! AoIR Promotional Poster. Please download and print our poster, and help promote this great conference.

Roommate Finder

Find a roommate -- split the costs, join the action, and save. click here.

Book Display

This year, the Association of Internet Researchers joins forces with the Library of Social Science, a book exhibit management firm based in New York City, to present the latest and most significant books and journals on information technology and Internet studies, all in one location. Over thirty publishers and two-hundred fifty titles will be represented in this exciting, comprehensive collection of books and journals. Learn More.

Birds of a Feather Forum

New! Use our forum to organize a birds of a feather group, or to join one that interests you. These groups are great for networking, learning, and socializing.

Accomodation

New information on Hotel bookings - all international registrants please take note!
The Hilton Hotel in downtown Toronto is offering conference rates for AoIR delegates. The Hilton will be the centre of conference activities, and will provide delegates with great networking opportunities. Get to morning sessions without rushing or having to skip breakfast! If we meet our room requirements, the meeting rooms will all be free. More about the hotel.

The City

AoiR Toronto 2003 will happen in the intimate setting of the Toronto Downtown Hilton, located right in the heart of Canada's largest and most vibrant city, on Richmond St. West, near City Hall, public transit, bus, train, and road. The Hilton's facilities are ideally suited for the face to face networking that brings international participants together once a year to present their state of the art research on the Internet. We look forward to welcoming you to town and strongly recommend that you stay at the Hlton Hotel. Click here for details on reservations, or click here to find a roomate to keep costs down.

Page last updated October 8, 2003

aoir 4.0 Toronto 2003: Élargir la bande

Du 16 au 19 octobre 2003

Bien qu'Internet soit devenu partie intégrante de l'existence quotidienne dans bon nombre de cultures à travers le monde, nous venons seulement de commencer à comprendre les façons dont le réseau transforme nos interactions, notre connaissance, ainsi que les manières dont il nous transforme nous-mêmes. La recherche sur Internet constitue une part croissante du travail académique et concerne une grande variété de disciplines. L'Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR) a été formée à partir du constat suivant: la nécessité de rassembler des personnes ayant différentes perspectives académiques et culturelles afin d'améliorer la compréhension collective de l'impact de cette technologie sur la vie contemporaine. Plus d'informations au sujet du colloque international. Les partinaires d'AOIR sont: Seneca College, University of Toronto's Knowledge Media Design Institute (KMDI), Bell University Labs at University of Toronto, byDesign eLab, et eCommons/Agora.

Nouveau Trouvez une personne avec laquelle vous pourrez partager votre chambre -- partagez les coûts, participez à la vie collective et économisez de l'argent. Cliquez ici.

Nouveau Employez notre forum pour organiser un groupe d'affinité, ou pour joindre un qui vous intéresse. Ces groupes sont grands pour la gestion de réseau, apprendre, et avoir un colloque sociale.

Le programme du colloque est maintenant accessible en ligne. Cliquez ici pour le consulter.

Le bénévolat à l'AoIR. Nous acceptons maintenant des demandes de bénévolat à l'AoIR. Ceux-ci bénéficieront de plusieurs avantages. Plus d'informations.

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La ville:
Le colloque de l'AoIR aura lieu au centre-ville de Toronto. L'hôtel Hilton est situé près du quartier des cinémas et des grands magasins, ainsi que de l'agréable voisinage de la rue Queen Ouest, qui offre un ensemble d'excellents restaurants et de boutiques. Vous pourrez également prendre part à des événements sportifs de renommée mondiale au Centre d'Air Canada, visiter la boutique de l'équipe locale de hockey-sur-glace, les Maple Leafs, ou celle de l'équipe locale de basket ball, les Raptors. Plus d'informations à propos de Toronto.

Page mise à jour le 8 octobre 2003