A closer look at the renewed Student Mentoring Program
At CHI 2026, we’re very excited to announce the launch of a new Student Mentoring Program (SMP). The SMP evolves from CHI’s traditional Doctoral Consortium to a broader initiative that will cater to the needs of students at different stages of their career and give special attention to those who may need guidance the most. […]
Ready to Workshop Your Way to Barcelona?
Picture this: You’re in a workshop room at CHI 2026, but it feels like a cozy café in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. The energy is buzzing as you sip your coffee, sketching out groundbreaking ideas and having the kind of deep, nerdy conversations with fellow HCI researchers that make your heart sing. Sounds like a dream? […]
Let’s Shape CHI 2026 Meet-Ups Together
We are excited to introduce a new submission type for CHI 2026: Meet-Ups. This is the first time we are running this format, and we are building it in collaboration with the community, aiming to create friendly and accessible spaces for sharing your ideas with peers working in similar areas. As Meet-Ups Chairs, we have put […]





