Overview

The 1st Workshop on Extended Reality for Knowledge Work (xrWORKS) aims to bring together researchers interested in using extended reality technologies for supporting knowledge work. This workshop aims to create a space where both academic and industry researchers can discuss their experiences and visions to continue growing the impact of XR in the future of work. Through a combination of position papers, in-person demonstrations, and a brainstorming session, we aim to reach a more complete understanding of the space and debate future research agenda.

"KnowledgeWork" follows the definition initially coined by Drucker (1966) where information workers apply theoretical and analytical knowledge to develop products and services. Much of the work might be detached from physical documents, artifacts, or specific work locations and is mediated through digital devices such as laptops, tablets, or mobile phones, connected through the Internet. Examples include architects, engineers, scientists, design thinkers, public accountants, lawyers, editors, and academics, whose job is to "think for a living".

Themes of the Workshop

Discuss the challenges and benefits of using extended-reality interfaces for knowledge work.
Raise community awareness about the opportunities for research and real-world impact.
Present existing systems and approaches through hands-on demonstrations.
Debate the larger impact of extended reality in the future of work.

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

Important Dates

Papers Submission:

Paper Submission Deadline: January 10th (Wednesday)
Acceptance Notification: January 19th, 2024 (Friday)
Camera-Ready Submission Deadline: January 26th, 2024 (Friday)

Demo Proposal:

Demo Proposal Deadline: February 16th (Friday)
Demo Notification: we will notify authors as proposals are received and reviewed

The workshop is planned as a full-day, fully in-person event. In the first half, we will have a keynote on the topic, followed by participants presenting and discussing their position papers on XR for knowledge work. In the second half, organizers and participants will demonstrate their prototypes with ideas and applications in this domain. The workshop will be closed with a brainstorming session to discuss the challenges and opportunities for XR in knowledge work and reflect on the workshop results and next steps.