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The first EC/NSF joint Advanced Research Workshop focused on identifying crucial research challenges and opportunities within the realm of information technology, with a particular emphasis on human-centered computing and Virtual Environments (VEs). The workshop highlighted the strategic importance of human-centered computing due to the ongoing trend towards decentralization in computing services. It also underscored the potential benefits of increased collaboration in the field of VEs to address complex issues in developing effective applications.