Help Save WiFi with Low Data Mode!
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Informal ‘Lunchbox’ Gathering for Early Career Researchers
As part of CHI2026’s commitment to creating spaces for connecting and conferring, CHI in conjunction with the CHI Steering Committee offers an opportunity for Early Career Researchers (ECR, see below) to informally meet over their conference lunchboxes. Monday 13 April: 1pm-2pm, Banquet Hall Note, food purchased outside the venue is not permitted in the venue […]
How the waitlist operates
Curious how the waitlist works? Want to know what's next if you're in queue? Read on... Continue reading
From the CHI SC on Venue Capacity
This message on CHI 2026 is reposted from the CHI Steering Committee’s blog. The ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) CHI conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems is the leading international conference on Human-Computer Interaction. CHI 2026 will take soon take place in Barcelona from the 13th to the 17th of April. The CHI Steering […]
Waitlist Closed & Next Steps
The CHI 2026 waitlist is closed. You can register for remote video presentations (where applicable) or contact the chairs (if needed). Continue reading
Eating Gluten-Free at CHI 2026
We know many people have dietary restrictions that go beyond preference. Every year CHI does it’s best to support everyone it can from halal to vegan from lacto-ovo to gluten free and even very specific allergies. It’s always a challenge as many venues just can’t support everything. This year, with lunchboxes† for sale, we’re doing […]
On Nearing Venue Capacity
CHI is nearing venue capacity and will likely sell out of tickets. Here's what's happening. Continue reading
CHI 2026 Community Update
We recognize that members of our community may be directly or indirectly affected by the current situation in the Middle East. Some of you live in the region, some have family, friends, or colleagues there, and others may be impacted through travel plans. The situation spans multiple countries and regions, and we understand that it […]
Registration Waitlisted
CHI 2026 is shaping up to be the largest CHI yet. With the conference nearing capacity, registration has moved to a waitlist system to prioritize presenters and essential participants while accommodating general attendees where possible. Continue reading
Calling Ninja Reviewers for the CHI 2026 Posters Track
We’re looking for HCI researchers who can take on emergency reviews for the Posters track within a short timeframe and submit their completed review by 15th February. If you’d like to volunteer for being a ninja reviewer, please sign up! For any questions, contact posters@chi2026.acm.org.








