2019 IEEE Visual Communications and Image Processing (VCIP) Conference is a premier international forum for the exchange of fundamental research results and technological advances in the field of visual communications and image processing. We invite the IEEE community to collectively define and tackle the scientific Grand Challenges in our domain. VCIP 2019 Grand Challenges aim to inspire new ideas in the IEEE community and create momentum for future collaborative work. Analysis, synthesis, and interactive tasks are all possible.

The grand challenge sessions are still to be confirmed. We invite organizers from various fields related to visual communications and image processing to propose and run Grand Challenge events. We are looking for exciting and stimulating challenges that align with the theme of the conference.

Prospective organizers should submit a five-page maximum proposal containing the following information:

• Title
• Abstract appropriate for possible Web promotion of the Challenge
• Detailed description of the Challenge and its relevance to visual communication and image processing
• Length (full day or half day)
• Plan for soliciting participation
• Description of how submissions (challenge’s submissions and papers) will be evaluated, and a list of proposed reviewers
• Proposed schedule for releasing datasets (if applicable) and/or systems (if applicable) and receiving submissions
• Short biography of the organizers (preferably from multiple institutions)
• Funding source (if any) that supports or could support the challenge organization
• Draft call for papers; affiliations and email address of the organizers; summary of the Grand Challenge; list of potential Technical Program Committee members and their affiliations, important dates

Proposals will be evaluated based on originality, ambition, feasibility, and implementation plan.

The VCIP 2019 organizers will offer support with basic logistics, which includes rooms and equipment to run the Workshop, coffee breaks can be offered if synchronized with the main conference.

Important Dates and Contact Details

Proposals should be emailed to VCIP2019 Grand Challenge Chair, Dr. Yong He via eeehey@gmail.com. Prospective organizers are also encouraged to contact the chair if they have any questions. Proposals are due by May 15, 2019. Notifications will be sent on June 15, 2019.