April 15, 2008	Volume 1, Number 2
“Integrating physical and virtual worlds to add real value to buildings” The Serious Games Institute Unit 6 Coventry Innovation Village Coventry University Technology Park Cheetah Road Coventry CV1 2TL Tel: +442476158200 Web site: http://www.seriousgamesinstitute.co.uk/	Dear Debra, This half-day workshop aims to introduce partners and participants to a new concept in smart building technologies. Traditionally, smart building technologies have focused on cost reductions and environmental sustainability. The workshop will explore the latest developments for integrating physical and virtual environments to improve the cost effectiveness of next generation building management technologies but in addition, it will also explore new opportunities to use buildings to generate income or add value to buildings through visitor relationship management and richer experiences. Participants will include industrial and academic partners aiming to work with the SGI in smart building applications and participants aiming to get an introduction to the uses of serious games and virtual worlds for smart building applications. There are a limited number of places available for this event, so please book early. Agenda 12:00 – 12:30    Registration & refreshments 12:30 – 12:45    Welcome David Wortley, Director, SGI 12:45 – 13:00    Outline of the Day                              Sara de Freitas, Research SGI 13:00 – 14:00    Lunch and Networking Interactive Sessions with Q&A 14:00 – 14:30    Integrating physical and virtual worlds for cost effective                              building management & control.                              Oliver Goh, Business Development Manager, Implenia 14:30 – 15:00    The Eden Project – sustainable Development and Visitor                              Education                              Howard Jones (Eden Project) & Jane Lewis (Cisco) 15:00 – 15:30    Using Technology to create added value to buildings                              Roger Saunt, Sales Manager, Venue Solutions Ltd Breakout Session 15:30 – 17:00    Workshops - 2 sessions to discuss road map and future                              projects                              Oliver Goh and Sara de Freitas 17.00 - 17.30     Workshop Feedback 17:30 – 19:00    Drinks and Networking Location Map Location Map How to Register Half day registration fee is £50 inc. VAT. To register for this event, please go to http://www.seriousgamesinstitute.net  and register online. Places for this event will be limited so early registration is advised