The Persuasive Communication division of NeFCA warmly invites you to participate in our upcoming event Artificial Voices and Robots for Learning and Communication, taking place on December 17th, 2024, at the Antwerp Social Lab, University of Antwerp (Meerminne, Stadscampus). This event provides a unique opportunity to engage with leading voices in the field of artificial voices and robotic communication, offering insights into the latest research and advancements. Highlights include keynote presentations by Professor Emma Rodero, an expert in media psychology and neurocommunication, and Professor Hsiu-Ping Yueh, a pioneer in social robotics and gerontechnology. Part of these presentations will address the FWO-NSTC project, a collaboration between the Antwerp Social Lab and National Taiwan University.
Full agenda
- 12:00 – 13:00: Welcome and lab visit (lunch provided). Registration required.
- 13:00 - 14:00: Lecture by Professor Emma Rodero on "Artificial Voices in Persuasive Communication"
- 14:00 – 14:30: Lecture by Professor Hsiu-Ping Yueh on “Life with Social Robots: Insights from HRI Studies”
- 14:30 – 16:00: PhD presentations
- 16:00 – 18:00: Drinks and networking at the Antwerp Social Lab
We encourage you to register in advance and kindly invite you to share this invitation with colleagues who may be interested.