************************************************************* *iConference 2015: Program Schedule Posted* 24-27 March,2015, Newport Beach, California, USA Conference Home: http://ischools.org/the-iconference/ ************************************************************* The complete *iConference 2015 program schedule* is now available online. Visit <%22>https://www.conftool.com/iConference2015/sessions.php to begin planning your conference experience. We remind you that*discounted early registration* rates are available through Thursday, January 15. Standard rates apply thereafter. Register now to secure the lowest available rate. http://ischools.org/the-iconference/registration/ iConference 2015 takes place in *sunny Newport Beach, California*, March 24-27. This international gathering of information scholars and researchers will push the boundaries of information studies, explore core concepts and ideas, and create new technological and conceptual configurations. All are welcome. The iConference 2015 program includes the following: * .Keynote addresses by noted luminaries Christine L. Borgman, Carole Goble, and Scott E. Page. * .51 completed research papers offering new and interesting perspectives on key topics in the information field. * .40 preliminary results papers that explore developing thinking and perspectives. * .Nearly 100 poster presentations by present and future thought-leaders in the field. * .11 workshops providing a meaningful and immersive experience in specific areas of study. * .8 thought-provoking sessions for interaction and engagement. * .Myriad socializing and networking opportunities, including our evening Opening Reception, and also our Banquet Dinner at the waterfront Newport Dunes. * .Special meetings for iSchools leadership, staff, and practitioners. * .The student Social Media Expo, presentation of the annual iSchools Doctoral Dissertation Award, and much, much more! Visit the conference website for complete details: <http://ischools.org/the-iconference/>http://ischools.org/the-iconference/ iConference 2015 is presented by the iSchools organization (www.ischools.org <http://www.ischools.org>) and hosted by University of California, Irvine: The Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences. Our champion sponsors are Microsoft Research, UCI Hana Lab, and the National Science Foundation; contributors include Facebook and Nokia; additional support provided by Google, Morgan & Claypool Publishers, the UCI Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and UCI Newkirk Center. More at <http://ischools.org/the-iconference/>http://ischools.org/the-iconference/