The 'Community of the Future' envisions new interaction paradigms and information technology scenarios that have the potential to empower ordinary people in every day activities into the next millennium. The conference draws upon the themes of the intelligence, information, interfaces, i3 research program that covers connected communities, inhabited information spaces, and experimental school environments. Submissions may address any relevant topic including, but not restricted to: Future technologies to support children's learning Wearable, mobile technologies Creativity and expression through interactive environments Social and personal interactions in experimental environments Working with children in virtual and real environments Collaborative environments Interactive spaces in the real world Interactive media design and paradigms for interaction and learning