Based on feedback SIGGRAPH has received from attendees, criteria to participate as a Birds of a Feather session has been revised. The goal is to return to the original intent of Birds of a Feather and that is: graphics-related, attendee-organized, informational discussions of shared interests, goals, technologies and/or backgrounds. The key word is “discussion.” Attendees gather to discuss a topic, not listen to presentations.  

To be considered, Birds of a Feather sessions must be:

• Related to computer graphics or interactive techniques
• Open to all registered SIGGRAPH 2017 attendees
• Non-commercial in nature (topics specific to one commercial product or company are not allowed)
• Free of recruitment, sales, product tutorials or company promotion
• Free of charge 

All Birds of a Feather requests are reviewed for approval. Exceptions may be made for reunion-type or industry non-profit groups regarding open attendance and charging.

There will also be an on-site sign up board and rooms available for topics which pop-up as the result of a presentation, general discussion or topic deemed of interest.

Birds of a Feather General Information