What we focused on

Socially interactive agents and avatar systems
How conversational agents and digital avatars shape trust, behaviour, and expectations – especially when deployed in public-facing contexts.

Design meets research
Bridging applied AI engineering with interaction design – turning complex agent technology into clear, accessible experiences.

Ethics, transparency, and deployment readiness
Exchanging approaches to evaluation, traceability, and responsible use – beyond “demo quality” toward real-world operation.

Connecting with the community
Meeting people across disciplines who are building the next generation of agent systems – and learning from current research directions and practical lessons.