About us

The Spatial Imaging & Digital Imaginaries (SIDI) symposium will provide a critical academic and public platform to discuss and showcase a variety of modes of research and creative enquiry at this evolving technological interstice. The symposium aims to draw together a diversity of doctoral researchers and projects exploring immersive and digital imaging technologies to reflect on their role in spatial, visual, and cultural practices.

Important Dates

Mon, Mar 30, 2026
Abstract submission portal opens
Mon, May 11, 2026
Submission deadline
Mon, Jun 8, 2026
Outcome of peer-review communicated, and keynote speakers announced
Mon, Jun 15, 2026
Registration opens
Mon, Aug 24, 2026
Deadline for participants to register and confirm requirements

Call For Paper

Urban Planning
Architecture
Photogrammetry
Generative ai
Virtual, mixed and augmented reality
LiDAR
3d modelling
Games design
Virtual worlds
Hertzian space

We invite contributions of traditional paper presentations, as well as non-traditional and creative forms of research dissemination to reflect the speculative and experimental nature of the technologies involved. These can include lightening talks, performance-lectures, AI-generated lectures, workshops or ‘labs’ to test immersive content, live VR walkthroughs, or generative environments responsive to real-time data or participant input.

Committee

Organising Committee

Dave Loder

Yuqi Wang

Jincheng Meng

Cc Jiang

Youfeng Liu

Scientific committee

Asad Kahn

Edinburgh College of Art

Kristin Mosjichwicj

Edinburgh College of Art

Milja Tuomivaara

Edinburgh College of Art

Calum Main

Edinburgh College of Art

Alex Blanchard

Edinburgh College of Art

Beverley Hood

Edinburgh College of Art

Daniel Livingstone

Glasgow School of Art

Digger Nutter

Glasgow School of Art

Edward Crump

Kingston University

Tickets
Conference Fee Structure
Registration TypeGeneral
General Registration Free