COST 2102: Cross-Modal Analysis of Verbal and Nonverbal Communication (CAVeNC)

Abstract

In the following are described the fundamental features and the major objectives of COST 2102: Cross-Modal Analysis of Verbal and Nonverbal Communication (CAVeNC) as they have been expressed in the Memorandum of Understanding. COST (European Cooperation in the Field of Scientific and Technical Research) is “one of the longest-running instruments supporting co-operation among scientists and researchers across Europe” www.cost.esf.org. In this framework, COST 2102 is an initiative founded in the Domain of Information and Communication Technologies that has become operative on Dec 2006. Details on the on-going activities as well as the structure and the organization of COST 2102 can be found on www.cost2102.eu. I want to express my gratitude to all researchers which have joined COST 2102 for making real the dream of sharing knowledge and research work with leading experts in the field of multimodal communication.