Paper and Poster Presentation
Welcome to Empower 2024, hosted by the National Institute of Speech and Hearing , a premier event dedicated to advancing the field of assistive technology. As we embark on this journey of innovation and inclusivity, we invite researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts from around the world to share their groundbreaking work and insights. Empower 2024 aims to showcase cutting-edge research papers that explore various facets of assistive technology, encompassing tools, devices, and software designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. This event provides a platform for experts to present their findings, discuss emerging trends, and collaborate on creating solutions that empower individuals to lead more independent and fulfilling lives.
Researchers in Assistive Technology(AT) who have done innovative work.
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 abstracts submitted in this category must contain the following:
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.
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 (2024)
Doctoral students can present their methods/protocols or preliminary results on topics pertaining to AT
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 abstracts submitted in this category must contain the following:
The reviewed abstract of doctoral student papers, if accepted will be placed under the oral or poster presentation category.
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 (2024)
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.
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:
The reviewed abstract of practitioner reports, if accepted will be placed under the oral or poster presentation category.
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 (2024)
EMPOWER 2024 is open to all areas that can assist in the integration of people with special needs in society. The areas include but are not limited to education, mobility and transport, health, communication and entertainment.
Please note that all submissions will be handled through the EasyChair portal, Please create an account with the EasyChair to submit your abstracts.
Abstract submission deadline - August 15th 2024
Acceptance notification - September 15th 2024