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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Dear all, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The online IRIS/SCIS 2021 event organized by NTNU, Norway, is just one week away and will take place on Aug 9<sup>th</sup>-11<sup>th</sup>!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Don’t forget to <a href="https://www.irisscis2021.com/#registration">
register</a> and join us for a very engaging <a href="https://www.irisscis2021.com/#program">
program</a>, now with a surprise….<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Of course we are aware that not being able to meet in person means that the IRIS games cannot happen in their traditional format.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">But no worries! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">On behalf of our fantastic social committee (Casandra Grundstrom, Tangni Dahl-Jørgensen, and Silvia Masiero), I am proud to present two very exciting virtual social events, in the spirit of the IRIS games!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The events will take place at 17:30 on Aug 9<sup>th</sup> and 10<sup>th</sup>, after the regular program. Info and links will be available soon through the conference website and the OnAir conference portal. We are so
looking forward to meeting and mingling with you all!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Aug 9<sup>th</sup>: Virtual Pub</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> – All are welcome to the virtual pub where we will have the opportunity to network over a virtual glass of your favourite drink (BYOB). We will use breakout
rooms to mingle and get to know each other a little better… and there will be a <i>
surprise guest</i>! Later in the evening, we will have a trivia contest to test your knowledge of Nordic cities. The event will last about 1h30m, but the pub can stay open longer for mingling!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Aug 10<sup>th</sup>: Cook Along</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> – Join the cooking live stream for an introduction to Nordic cuisine you can make right in your own home. Gather the ingredients on the grocery list and
cook along for a delicious dinner and dessert. Join the stream to gain some culinary insights and ask the chef’s for tips during the Q&A. You will also get some suggestions for pairing your food with Norwegian drinks!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Grocery list: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/irissciscooking">
https://tinyurl.com/irissciscooking</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The event is due to last approx. 1h. <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Also, a final reminder to renew your <a href="https://communities.aisnet.org/scandinavia/about/membership">
IRIS membership</a> via your AIS account if you haven’t done so already : ) <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Welcome! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Elena Parmiggiani, on behalf of the organizing committee
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NO-BOK">Elena Parmiggiani<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NO-BOK">Associate professor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NO-BOK">Department of Computer Science (IDI)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NO-BOK">Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NO-BOK"><a href="https://www.ntnu.edu/ie/de">Digital Enterprise</a> Strategic Research Area<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NO-BOK"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NO-BOK"><a href="https://www.ntnu.edu/employees/parmiggi">https://www.ntnu.edu/employees/parmiggi</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NO-BOK"><a href="https://elenaparmiggiani.com/">https://elenaparmiggiani.com/</a>
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