EMPOWER 2024: EMPOWER National Institute of Speech and Hearing Trivandrum, India, October 17-19, 2024 |
| Conference website | https://www.empower24.in/empower2024.html |
| Abstract registration deadline | June 20, 2024 |
| Submission deadline | August 15, 2024 |
| Abstract acceptance notification | September 15, 2024 |
EMPOWER conference is an annual technical event designed to unite stakeholders in the assistive technology industry. This includes researchers, user organizations, businesses, and policymakers. The EMPOWER Programme Committee features members from leading NGOs, technology incubators, and academic institutions within the assistive technology field. The conference focuses on the challenges associated with developing, manufacturing, and distributing assistive technology solutions.
EMPOWER features a variety of formats to foster discussions and innovation, including keynote lectures, invited papers, posters, user forums, panel discussions, and a product expo. These sessions aim to debate current solutions and inspire future research. For more information about past EMPOWER conferences, visit empower24.in
Submission Guidelines
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Category: 1 – Scientific Research Papers Researchers in Assistive Technology(AT) who have done innovative work. |
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Guidelines Scientific reports that highlight product development, beta-testing, validation, clinical trials, field trials, qualitative or mixed methods study on assistive technology user experiences, and uptake that is driven by data and scientific analysis can be submitted under this category
The conference accepts extended abstracts based on both original work as well as previously published work. Extended abstracts should be limited to a maximum of 1000 words and two pages including figures, references etc. In the case of original work, an extended abstract would be reviewed and based on the review outcome, it could be accepted under the oral or poster presentation category. The conference accepts extended abstracts based on both original work as well as previously published work. Already published work should be explicitly mentioned in the extended abstract. Extended abstracts should be limited to a maximum of 1000 words and two pages including figures, references etc. The reviewed extended abstract if accepted will be placed under the oral or poster presentation category. |
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Papers accepted for oral presentation Peer-reviewed, non-archived paper submission with oral presentation of 15 minutes duration |
Papers accepted for poster presentation Peer-reviewed, non-archived poster display with presentation before the judges at the poster site. |
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Category 2 - Doctoral Student Papers Doctoral students can present their methods/protocols or preliminary results on topics pertaining to AT |
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Guidelines Doctoral student’s scientific research proposals, method papers, protocols that are related to product development, beta-testing, validation, clinical trials, field trials, qualitative or mixed methods study on assistive technology can be submitted under this category
The reviewed abstract of doctoral student papers, if accepted will be placed under the oral or poster presentation category. |
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Papers accepted for oral presentation Peer-reviewed, non-archived oral paper presentation for 15 minutes. |
Papers accepted for poster presentation Peer-reviewed, non-archived poster display with presentation before the judges at the poster site. |
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Category 3 - Practitioner Reports Practitioner reports can showcase Practitioners/ NGOs/ Associations/startup insights, experiences, and significant learning related to AT user studies, trials, the end user community and their usage. |
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Guidelines Practitioner reports can showcase Practitioners/ NGOs/ Associations/ startup insights, experiences, and significant learning related to AT user studies, trials, the end user community and their usage. The abstracts submitted in this category must contain the following:
Conclusion/ Take home message Maximum of 1000 words The reviewed abstract of practitioner reports, if accepted will be placed under the oral or poster presentation category. |
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Papers accepted for oral presentation Peer-reviewed, non-archived oral paper presentation for 15 minutes. |
Papers accepted for poster presentation Peer-reviewed, non-archived poster display with presentation before the judges at the poster site. |
List of Topics
1. Exploring next generation mobility solution;
2. Building up an assistive technology ecosystem
3. Assistive Technology and accessibility;
4. Building policies and initiatives for inclusive community
5. Assistive Technology and unseen challenges (lesser known disabilities like acid attack, dwarfism);
6. Assistive Technology solutions at the workplace
7. Assistive Technology for the ageing population;
8. Artificial Intelligence and Assistive Technology: Current landscape and future technology.
Venue
The conference will be held at the National Institute of Speech and Hearing, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to conference2024@nish.ac.in.