IADIS 2008

This document outlines an agenda for a panel discussion on building community in virtual worlds. The panel will include an introduction of participants and partnerships, an overview of how communities can form in virtual worlds through communication, identity, and collaboration. Strategies for effectively creating community will also be discussed, such as providing tools for users to organize, evaluate and share knowledge. The impacts of presence and co-presence in virtual worlds on community-building will also be covered. There will be a demonstration and discussion, with important dates and contact information provided for those interested in the special issue of the journal.