They recognize the impact of HCI on our lives now and in the future. The plenary speakers will provoke thought about the conference theme by approaching it from opposite directions. Rick Prelinger, of Prelinger Associates, is a film archivist. With the aid of numerous film clips he will discuss past claims about the future and discuss why some have been realized and others have not. In contrast, Douglas Coupland, best-selling author of microserfs , will address contemporary claims for the future.
Additional highlights are our six invited speakers.
In keeping with the theme these speakers will share their personal perspectives on the past and give us their views of the future. Stu Card of Xerox PARC will present his visions of how people's tasks and work will change and how, in turn, technology must change to accommodate their needs. Tora Bikson of The Rand Corporation will analyze changing user populations and discuss the applications that they will need. Terry Winograd of Stanford University will consider the evolution and need for variable design methods. Jeff Johnson of UI Wizards, Inc. will assess current and future social impacts of HCI on society.