Storytelling is fundamental to human experience;stories help us make sense of the world, preserve and narrate our heritage, construct identities, and imagine possible futures.Digital technologies have revolutionised how we engage with stories both as creators and audiences.At the same time, technology development for research, teaching and public outreach is increasingly aware of diverse user needs and integrates narrative elements in the different stages of tool creation (e.g., through design thinking) or in their interfaces and functionalities.

Submissions will centre on the following themes, while also considering additional relevant topics: digital humanities, digital storytelling and big data.