ABOUT THE EPISODE
In this episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, SIGGRAPH 2026 Production Sessions Chair Valérie Bernard sits down with General Submissions Chair Veronica Orvalho and Courses Co-Chair Nora Wixom to explore the submission process from every angle. They discuss common pitfalls that can lead to rejection, share practical tips for crafting stronger proposals, and give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how SIGGRAPH reviews and selects submissions. Tune in for expert advice on turning feedback into success and insights on getting involved in programs like Courses, Birds of a Feather, and Student Volunteers.
MUSIC
Podcast theme, "SIGGRAPH," composed by Julius Dobos.
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LINKS
*Episode *
https://s2026.siggraph.org/submit-to-siggraph/ | https://dl.acm.org/profile/99660533348 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie3d/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-costa-orvalho-b6a8812/ | https://history.siggraph.org/person/nora-wixom/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/norawixom/
*Social Media*
http://blog.siggraph.org/ | https://www.facebook.com/SIGGRAPHConferences | https://twitter.com/siggraph | https://www.youtube.com/user/ACMSIGGRAPH | https://www.instagram.com/acmsiggraph/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/acm-siggraph/
*Conference Website*
https://s2026.siggraph.org/
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ABOUT THE EPISODE
In this episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, SIGGRAPH 2026 Production Sessions Chair Valérie Bernard sits down with General Submissions Chair Veronica Orvalho and Courses Co-Chair Nora Wixom to explore the submission process from every angle. They discuss common pitfalls that can lead to rejection, share practical tips for crafting stronger proposals, and give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how SIGGRAPH reviews and selects submissions. Tune in for expert advice on turning feedback into success and insights on getting involved in programs like Courses, Birds of a Feather, and Student Volunteers.
MUSIC
Podcast theme, "SIGGRAPH," composed by Julius Dobos.
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LINKS
*Episode *
https://s2026.siggraph.org/submit-to-siggraph/ | https://dl.acm.org/profile/99660533348 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie3d/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-costa-orvalho-b6a8812/ | https://history.siggraph.org/person/nora-wixom/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/norawixom/
*Social Media*
http://blog.siggraph.org/ | https://www.facebook.com/SIGGRAPHConferences | https://twitter.com/siggraph | https://www.youtube.com/user/ACMSIGGRAPH | https://www.instagram.com/acmsiggraph/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/acm-siggraph/
*Conference Website*
https://s2026.siggraph.org/
94 – Live From SIGGRAPH 2025: Inside the Student Volunteer Experience
SIGGRAPH Spotlight
30 minutes 11 seconds
3 months ago
94 – Live From SIGGRAPH 2025: Inside the Student Volunteer Experience
ABOUT THE EPISODE
In this episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, recorded live at SIGGRAPH 2025 in Vancouver, we explore the Student Volunteer program and its impact on the conference experience. Steve Granados Lopez, host and production assistant at Voyage Productions, sits down with Antonio (Tony) Bonet, Student Volunteer Communications Lead, to share stories, tips, and reflections about how volunteering shapes careers, builds connections, and makes SIGGRAPH unforgettable.
MUSIC
Podcast theme, "SIGGRAPH," composed by Julius Dobos.
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LINKS
*Episode *
https://s2025.siggraph.org/conference-volunteers/ | https://s2026.siggraph.org/conference-volunteers/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-granados-lopez-ab3360192/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/abonetp/?locale=es_ES
*Social Media*
http://blog.siggraph.org/ | https://www.facebook.com/SIGGRAPHConferences | https://twitter.com/siggraph | https://www.youtube.com/user/ACMSIGGRAPH | https://www.instagram.com/acmsiggraph/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/acm-siggraph/
*Conference Website*
https://s2025.siggraph.org/ | https://s2026.siggraph.org/
SIGGRAPH Spotlight
ABOUT THE EPISODE
In this episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, SIGGRAPH 2026 Production Sessions Chair Valérie Bernard sits down with General Submissions Chair Veronica Orvalho and Courses Co-Chair Nora Wixom to explore the submission process from every angle. They discuss common pitfalls that can lead to rejection, share practical tips for crafting stronger proposals, and give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how SIGGRAPH reviews and selects submissions. Tune in for expert advice on turning feedback into success and insights on getting involved in programs like Courses, Birds of a Feather, and Student Volunteers.
MUSIC
Podcast theme, "SIGGRAPH," composed by Julius Dobos.
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LINKS
*Episode *
https://s2026.siggraph.org/submit-to-siggraph/ | https://dl.acm.org/profile/99660533348 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie3d/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-costa-orvalho-b6a8812/ | https://history.siggraph.org/person/nora-wixom/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/norawixom/
*Social Media*
http://blog.siggraph.org/ | https://www.facebook.com/SIGGRAPHConferences | https://twitter.com/siggraph | https://www.youtube.com/user/ACMSIGGRAPH | https://www.instagram.com/acmsiggraph/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/acm-siggraph/
*Conference Website*
https://s2026.siggraph.org/
