Workshop Agenda

The workshop follows a repeating structure of:
  1. The organisers introducing a new segment and its objectives,
  2. Collective reading,
  3. Individual reflection or discussion in smaller groups,
  4. Collective sharing or discussion

Schedule

9:00–9:30
Welcome and introduction
The workshop agenda and rules are introduced, roles are assigned and participants introduce themselves to the group.
9:30–10:30
Why do you work in NIME/music technology research?
Beyond individual answers that mix personal interests and opportunities, participants are encouraged to consider the social and economic elements that have shaped their experience.
10:45–12:45
Mapping of values and attachments
Clearly articulate important attachments, tensions, contradictions or imbalances between different components (epistemic, economic, social, environmental) of our work in NIME research. During this segment, we will together create a cartography of attachments.
14:00–15:00
Discussion based on documentary resources
Identify polarising questions within the group and start a discussion around them relying on relevant texts from STS and humanities.
15:15–16:30
Looking ahead and redirecting our attachments
Formulate possible scenarios for NIME research in 2046, assess them for their likelihood, impact and desirability so as to envision a common scenario of redirected attachments for NIME researchers that could form the basis for more in-depth discussions.
16:30–17:00
Final remarks and reflections

A detailed program of the day is available here, and will be handed out to all participants. Note that no prerequisite knowledge or reading preparation is required to attend.