Building a more sustainable CHI 🌍 We’re sharing resources and guidance to help the community reduce the environmental footprint of the conference. Learn more about sustainability efforts for CHI 2026: chi2026.acm.org/2026/03/02/s...
#CHI2026 #CHICommunity #HCI #SustainableCHI
#CHI26 program is UP! The largest CHI program is now accessible through the SIGCHI app. While we will announce many more tracks soon, the largest section of the program, the papers program, is now available, along side workshops, meetups, keynotes and much more!
⏰ 7 days to go! Early registration for #CHI2026 closes on March 4 (AoE). Don’t miss the reduced rates, secure your spot and join the HCI community in Barcelona this April!
See datails here: chi2026.acm.org/attendees/re...
#CHI2026 is pleased to announce Toyota Research Institute as our Champion Sponsor!
Become a CHI sponsor and access exclusive benefits such as recognition in keynote sessions, exhibit booths, complimentary registrations, invited talks, access to the recruiting job board, VIP events and so much more.
CHI2026 will take us to Barcelona — and our local chairs shared their top recommendations 🌍
Don’t miss:
• La Sagrada Família
• Park Güell
• Gothic Quarter
• Poblenou
• Montjuïc
Plus great food at La Boqueria.
Planning to extend your stay? Highly recommended.
#CHI2026 #HCI #Barcelona
🚨 Emergency reviewers needed for #CHI2026 Posters!
Can you take on a short-notice review and submit by 15 Feb?
Become a ninja reviewer 🥷
Sign up: forms.gle/3Qb1eaime6kJ...
Questions: posters@chi2026.acm.org
Help us make CHI 2026 accessible & welcoming for everyone!
Please register and share any accessibility requests by Feb 13 so we have time to prepare.
Requests after this date will still be reviewed, but options may be limited.
Thank you for sharing your needs with us.
Join us as exhibitors this April in Barcelona!
The CHI Conference is the flagship conference of ACM SIGCHI, the leading international community of students and professionals interested in research, education, and practice in HCI. Connect with a global community — don’t miss it!
Help us build the Mediterranean Synergy Lounge #CHI2026! ✨
We’re recruiting volunteers, chapter leads & collaborators to host/co-host meetups, support newcomers, and create multilingual + hybrid-friendly moments.
👉 chi2026.acm.org/2026/02/01/g...
CHI2026 in Barcelona: Local Info
We’ve put together a practical local guide covering accommodation, transport, food, safety tips, and more — everything you need to plan your stay and enjoy the city.
🔗 chi2026.acm.org/attendees/lo...
📢 Publication process update (ACM / TAPS):
In the new ACM workflow, eRights data overrides your source file.
Titles, author names, and affiliations in the final TAPS output are generated from the eRights form, not the PDF/LaTeX source.
🔗 chi2026.acm.org/publication-...
oint Closing Keynote #CHI2026
Neuroscientist Tamar Makin & designer Dani Clode will reflect on 7+ years of collaboration exploring bodily augmentation, prosthetic design & brain plasticity.
Details: chi2026.acm.org/keynotes/#ta...
Opening Keynote #CHI2026
Pep Gatell (Artistic Director of La Fura dels Baus and President of the Épica Foundation) will take us on a 40-year journey of stage experimentation—where technology & human–machine interaction redefine the role of the spectator.
Details: chi2026.acm.org/keynotes/#pe...
🌍 Big news! #CHI2028 for the 1st time in #Africa, South Africa! 🎉
🙌 Interested in serving (or nominating someone) as a General Chair or Technical Program Chair?
🔗 Apply here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/VJCWP57 ⏰ by Feb 16 2026
🤝 We strongly encourage leaders with Global South & SA experience to apply!
✨ New! Dissertation Roundtable (Student Mentoring Program, Activity #3) participants will receive a registration waiver! Don’t miss this chance to share your work, get feedback, and connect with the community—apply by Jan 22, 2026 (AoE)!
For details: chi2026.acm.org/authors/stud...
🌍🌱 Big news from #CHI2026! The Sustainability Committee is back with 🏅Special Recognition for Sustainable Practices! Showcase your efforts like carbon offsetting, zero-waste workshops, or eco-friendly research methods. Apply now: chi2026.acm.org/2026/01/09/s...
CHI 2026 Schedule at a Glance: This year we have a full Monday through Friday program. Check out the Schedule at a Glance! chi2026.acm.org/2026/01/18/c...
#acmchi #chi2026
#CHI2026 received a record 6730 submissions and accepted 1703 papers (25.3%). Many thanks for the hard work from paper chairs, SC, and ACs, and reviewers in handling the submissions and to all the authors for their submissions 🫶
Please attend our upcoming SIGCHI Town Hall, on Jan 16, 1:30pm UTC, where we will discuss the recent changes to the ACM Digital Library—the Basic and Premium versions—that were launched just prior to the launch of ACM Open on Jan 1. Full details: sigchi.org/events/sigch...
ACM CHI2026 is pleased to announce Meta as a Champion Sponsor. We welcome Meta to #CHI2026 in Barcelona and thank them for their support.
Become a CHI sponsor and access exclusive benefits: chi2026.acm.org/sponsors-and...
ACM #CHI2026 is pleased to announce Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) as Champion Sponsor. We welcome MBZUAI to #CHI2026 in Barcelona and thank them for their support!
Finalizing your #CHI2026 poster submission? Don’t forget to check latest guidelines: chi2026.acm.org/2026/01/09/f...
Quick heads-up: this year’s Poster allow up to 6 pages (excluding references) — different from previous years.
Make sure you’re following the updated requirements before submitting: chi2026.acm.org/authors/post...
#CHI2026
ACM CHI2026 is pleased to announce Google as a Hero Sponsor. We welcome Google to #CHI2026 in Barcelona and thank them for their support.
Become a CHI sponsor and access exclusive benefits: chi2026.acm.org/sponsors-and...
Happy New Year from CHI 2026 🌍✨
In 2026, let’s spark new collaborations, question assumptions, and design technologies that truly care for people.
What’s one HCI question you’re carrying into the new year?
See you in Barcelona 🇪🇸 #CHI2026
🧐CHI 2026 Papers Track — Author Snapshot
• 20,896 unique authors
• Avg. 1.53 papers per author (SD = 1.48)
• Affiliations from 87 countries
• 470 authors submitted > 5 papers; 96 > 10; 11 > 20
• 1,076 papers have no co-author overlap
Check the full blog post: chi2026.acm.org/2025/12/22/i...
📈 #CHI2026 Papers Track (First Round Submission) at a glance:
6,730 submissions (+34% vs. CHI’25).
38.7% (2,603 papers) invited to Revise & Resubmit.
RR rates ranged from 27.5% (Computational Interaction) to 51.0% (Critical Computing).
Check details at: chi2026.acm.org/2025/12/12/i...
The full list of accepted workshops for #CHI2026 is now live!
Check details at: chi2026.acm.org/workshops/ac...
CHI 2026 Interactive Demos submissions are OPEN! Showcase your hands-on prototypes & interactive systems in Barcelona. Let the community experience your HCI innovations live! #CHI2026 #HCI
Deadline: Jan 22, 2026
Submit via PCS: new.precisionconference.com
Details: chi2026.acm.org/2025/12/10/c...
ACM CHI2026 is pleased to announce Microsoft as Champion Sponsor. We welcome Microsoft to #CHI2026 in Barcelona and thank them for their support.
Become a CHI sponsor and access exclusive benefits. chi2026.acm.org/sponsors-and...
