Science Fiction Author and Futurist Bruce Sterling to Keynote SIGGRAPH 2004 Conference

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SIGGRAPH 2004

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2004--World-renowned science
fiction author and futurist Bruce Sterling presents the SIGGRAPH 2004
keynote address, "When Blobjects Rule the Earth," at the 31st
International Conference on Computer Graphics & Interactive
Techniques, 8-12 August 2004 in Los Angeles. Sterling will speculate
on the future of graphic simulation when practical differences no
longer exist between computer-generated models and physical,
manufactured objects.
"At a time when the SIGGRAPH community is expanding our modes of
seeing and interacting with the world, it is appropriate that a
futurist and visionary opens the conference. Sterling's work both
invents and uncovers new realities," said Dena Slothower, SIGGRAPH
2004 Conference Chair from Stanford University. "Drawing from his
expert understanding of media and technology, Sterling's vision will
intrigue and engage conference attendees across all industries and
interests."
Bruce Sterling is the author of nine novels, three of which were
selected as the New York Times Notable Books of the Year; The
Difference Engine (co-written with William Gibson), The Hacker
Crackdown and most recently, Tomorrow Now. His short stories appeared
in the collection Crystal Express, Globalhead and in the Japanese
Collection Semi no Jo-o. He also has appeared on multiple global
media/broadcasting networks including ABC's Nightline, CBC's
Morningside, and MTV.
Sterling was one of the founders of the "Cyberpunk" movement in
the 1980's that used science fiction as a means for bringing
cyberspace and virtual reality to the forefront. This movement along
with his interest for industrial design and his growing concern
regarding global climate change caused him to launch the Viridian
Design Movement - an effort to advance environmental awareness through
revolutionary art and design. The results of the Viridian Design
Movement include two magazines, new graphics and fonts, a web site, a
weblog, and a number of significant design projects.
Sterling remains active in producing additional novels, short
stories, journalism pieces, speeches, web sites, weblog posts, and
email screeds. He resides in Austin, Texas with his wife and two
daughters.
Nearly 25,000 computer graphics and interactive technology
professionals from six continents will gather at SIGGRAPH 2004 to
showcase their best work to a multi-disciplinary international
community. A comprehensive technical program and special events
focusing on research, art, animation, games, interactivity, and the
web are planned. SIGGRAPH 2004 includes a three-day exhibition of
products and services for the computer graphics and interactive
marketplace from 10-12 August 2004.

SIGGRAPH 2004 is sponsored by ACM SIGGRAPH, the leading
professional society for computer graphics and interactive techniques.
Information on ACM SIGGRAPH membership and other conferences and
activities can be found at www.siggraph.org.