Paris Pre-conference Walking Tour: 10 September 2025

The Image Conference is pleased to offer the following pre-conference Walking Tour.

From the guide: "Ile-de-la-Cite, the little island dominated by the towers of Notre Dame Cathedral and the spire of the Sainte Chapelle, is the cradle of Paris. It is a unique place where it is still possible to read the history of the city from the beginning to the XXI century. Follow me in this tour back in time: I will bring Medieval Paris back to life. We will start our tour at the Sainte Chapelle (outside and inside), to admire its amazing stained glasses and walk in front of the Conciergerie, to learn the history behind its imposing. Following the little street of the Latin district we will finally arrive in front of Notre Dame. The church is now open after the fire so we will visit it. The tour will end just in front of the Cathedral."

Date: September 10, 2025

Time: TBD (4pm approx.)

Meeting point: TBD (This will be visible by end of August)

Cost: $35

Booking: Reservations can be made by clicking the button below. Please note, only reservations that have been paid in full will be considered confirmed and space is limited. Simply requesting a reservation will not guarantee a place at the tour.

Conference Boat Dinner Cruise - The Essence of Paris, 11th of September 2025

The Sixteenth International Conference on The Image is pleased to announce the following boat dinner cruise

About the Dinner

Join other delegates and plenary speakers for a boat dinner cruise. Enjoy the night views over the Seine River. A 2.30-hour cruise includes appetizers, wines, mineral waters, and coffee; authentic, tasty cuisine cooked on board by the Chef; live musical entertainment by a singer with orchestra.

Menu

The menu will include a starter, a main course (Meat, Fish or Vegetarian, please choose when booking), and dessert. Wine, mineral water, and coffee are included.

Dinner Details:

Date: Thursday, 11 September 2025

Time: 7:30 PM (Boat Departure, please make sure to be on time, this location is 25 minutes by taxi, 40 minutes in Metro, ReR C yellow stop from "Saint-Michel Notre-Dame" to "Champ de Mars Eiffel Tower" or 60 minutes on foot from the University Venue)

The cruise lasts until 11 pm.

Cost: $120

Meeting point: Bateaux Parisiens, Port de la Bourdonnais Pier n°5 or 7, 75007 Paris, France (Map)

Smart casual wear is required (not allowed on board: sportswear, tracksuits, running shoes, flip flops)

As part of their vigilance plan, they may have to ask you to open your bags and suitcases before boarding.

Booking:

Booking of the conference dinner can be completed upon registration for the conference.

Registration & Payment Policy: Spaces at the dinner are limited and typically fill up quickly so please be sure to book early to reserve your spot. Please note, only reservations that have been paid in full will be considered confirmed. Simply requesting a reservation will not guarantee a place at the dinner.

Closing Session and Award Ceremony: 12 September 2025

The Sixteenth International Conference on The Image is pleased to announce the Conference Closing Session and Award Ceremony.

Come join the plenary speakers and your fellow delegates for the Sixteenth International Conference on The Image Closing Session and Award Ceremony, where there will be special recognition given to those who have helped at the conference as well as announcements for next year’s conference. The ceremony will be held at the conference venue directly following the last session of the day.

Date: 12 September 2025

There is no need to pre-register for this event.

Closing Reception: 12 September 2025

The Sixteenth International Conference on The Image is pleased to announce the Closing Reception.

The Sixteenth International Conference on The Image will be hosting a Closing Reception at the University.

Date: 12th September 2025
Time: after the Closing Award Ceremony
Location: At the University

There is no need to pre-register for this event.

2025 Call for Entries: The Image Conference Pop-Up Exhibition

The International Conference on The Image invites conference participants to submit artistic work for entry to the Conference Pop-Up Exhibition (In-Person and Online). Entries are invited that address the exhibition focus, "Shifting Perspectives: The Evolving Dynamics of Light, Language, and Images".

Submission Details

Entries are welcome in the following areas: 1) Visual artworks—photography, prints, drawings, paintings, 2) Short films or videos, 3) Screen-based computer or net art.

Submission Guidelines

Proposals should be submitted no later than 1 August 2025. Entries must include the following:

  • Email address
  • Full name
  • Title of work
  • Description of your work (concept, idea, materials)
  • Installation requirements: electricity, amount of wall space (approx. size of the work), mounting materials, etc.*

Applicants will be notified of acceptance via email. Once an entry is accepted, participants must register for the conference.

Rates

Artists, who are registered for the 2025 Image Conference and whose works are selected for the Pop-Up Exhibition, have a reduced rate for the Pop-Up Exhibition:

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Pop-Up Exhibition Rate $100
Pop-Up Exhibition Rate (Students) $50

These rates will be available after the selection of works (at the end of August 2025). *Please note: artists are responsible for setting up and breaking down their own works. This includes supplying the materials required to hang, project, or present the work.

Online Special Events

Online Welcome and Training Session

Join other delegates for a pre-conference welcome reception and training session.

We are excited to announce the online conference will be delivered on the CGScholar platform – developed by the Common Ground Media Lab, the research and technology arm of Common Ground Research Networks.

This special event will walk you through the CGScholar Event Mircosite so you have a rich online experience by learning how to comment and participate online. It will also teach delegates how to update their profile and Presenter Pages in order to add digital media: video, sound, other files.

Wednesday, 10th September 2025 at 5:00PM (Paris time zone)

Online Talking Circle

Talking Circles are a distinctive feature of our in-person conference, and this year we are also taking them online. Talking Circles offer an opportunity to meet other delegates face-to-face, and engage in extended discussion about the issues and concerns they feel are of utmost importance to that segment of the Research Network. Participation is open, encouraged, and supported.

Friday, 12th September 2025 at 5:00PM (Paris time zone)

PLEASE CHECK THE EVENT SCHEDULE FOR DATES AND TIMES.