tendees. Extended abstracts ranging from three to four pages in length can be submitted on any relevant topic. Papers will be accepted based on the quality of research and potential interest to attendees. We are particularly keen to receive submissions from researchers outside of computer science and also from researchers addressing intercultural aspects of interactions with virtual creatures. Potential topics include: ? The role of virtual creatures in the workplace and at homeCopyright is held by the author/owner(s). CHI 2009, April 4 ? April 9, 2009, Boston, MA, USA ACM 978-1-60558-247-4/08/04. ? Innovative applications for virtual pets