Computer Vision News - June 2023

34 Information Processing in Medical Imaging community of Swiss people. There are many regional delicatessens and a specific type of chocolate is made in the area. ” Born in Argentina, Alex lived there for 18 years. He advises visitors to make the most of their trip by spending a day or two in Buenos Aires on the way to Bariloche to get a taste of the capital. With 10 million people, it’s one of the largest cities in Latin America. “ It was a dream for the three of us to make this happen in our country, ” he reveals. “ I wanted people to experience and admire the country in which I was born and to which I’m highly in debt for so many things, but I also wanted to bring the conference closer to the people in Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Latin America in general, who have more challenges attending events outside Argentina. ” Does Alex ever worry that the size of the event may mean people who want to attend will be left out? Organizers considered holding a hybrid meeting but ultimately decided it would detract from the personal experience and retreat-like atmosphere. “ Of course, at one level, with a small attendance, you leave people out, ” he responds. “ But what reassures us is that we don’t choose who comes to the conference. The secured ticket to get in is submitting a paper and having it accepted. We register all the people with accepted papers first, then open general registration. There is a risk that IPMI isn’t as visible as other conferences, but we spend plenty of time on preparation and publicity to maximize What about the local scene? Enzo knows all about it: “ IPMI will be held in LatAm for the first time. It was very exciting to hear Alex and Demian propose to hold it in Argentina! This will happen in Patagonia ! ” Bariloche is an idyllic city in the foothills of the Andes, the heart of Argentina’s ski resorts, as the seasons change from autumn to winter. Although it won’t be as cold as it can get, there will likely be snow. Staging it in a remote location encourages participants to interact and build a sense of community . There will be traditional social activities, including a choir and a football match, and visitors will have the chance to explore a beautiful city surrounded by picturesque forests, lakes, and mountains. “ There’s a huge amount of culture and nature to admire, ” Alex adds. “ It’s an area where, for obvious reasons of looking like the Alps, there has historically been a big Demian Wassermann