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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The AIxVR Steering Committee is inviting
<b>expressions of interest to host AIxVR 2027</b>.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">AIxVR has become a premier international conference at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Extended/Virtual Reality, rotating annually between
American, European, and Asian time zones. Following this principle, <b>the 2027 edition is expected to take place in or near the American time zone</b>.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We are now seeking informal proposals from potential host institutions. At this stage, we ask only for high-level information about the organizers, proposed
location and venue, and feasibility of costs. No detailed budget or signed venue contract is required.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Full details are in the attached call. Expressions of interest should be sent to Wolfgang Hürst, huerst@uu.nl, by November 16, 2025.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We look forward to receiving your proposals and to shaping the future of AIxVR together!</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Best regards,<br>
Wolfgang Hürst<br>
(on behalf of the AIxVR Steering Committee)</span></p>
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