Two special sessions already defined
SMC 2009 will feature special sessions on "hot" topics relevant to Sound and Music Computing research, where a special focus will be put on interaction between participants and the audience (members of the scientific and music communities, and the general public at large).
There are, for now, 2 special sessions, on "Sonic Interaction Design" and "Music Visualization".
(Stay tuned for announces of more special sessions in the upcoming weeks...)