WebSci'24

Welcome to the 16th Web Science Conference, hosted by the University of Stuttgart and organized by the Interchange Forum for Reflecting on Intelligent Systems (IRIS). WebSci’24 promises a rich exploration of web science through workshops, tutorials, a PhD symposium, and five inspiring keynotes. In addition to keynotes by Eszter Hargittai, Jie Tang, Dirk Hovy, Hannes Werthner, and Jennifer Pan, we look forward to the panel discussion, including Steffen Staab, with the theme “Reflecting on the Web, AI, and Society.”

Event website: https://websci24.org/

Digital program: https://websci2024.lineupr.com/acm-web-science-conference-2024

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What's included in the registration fees:

• Workshops and Main Conference - May 21-24 includes catered coffee breaks in the morning and afternoon Tuesday through Friday, lunches Tuesday through Friday, and a catered reception/poster session on Wednesday evening.
• Main Conference Only - May 22-24 includes catered coffee breaks in the morning and afternoon Wednesday through Friday, lunches Wednesday through Friday, and a catered reception/poster session on Wednesday evening.
• Workshop Day Only - May 21 includes the workshops/tutorials/PhD Symposium on the first day, coffee breaks (morning and afternoon), and lunch.
  

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The catered Conference Reception and Poster Session will occur after the day's program ends. This will be a chance to meet other attendees and network while enjoying finger foods and drinks.

The WebSci'24 Conference Dinner will take place at the Alte Kanzlei in downtown Stuttgart (Schillerplatz 5, 70173 Stuttgart).

We will meet at the restaurant and begin with a sparkling wine reception at 7:00 pm. The price for the conference dinner includes all beverages and food.

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