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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.
Some essential tips on how to smoothly go through the CHI 2026 publication process as an author
Dear authors, We, the publication chairs, want to help you to complete the publication process as smoothly and stress-free as possible. Please read thoroughly the following steps to have a good chance for a smooth progress from acceptance to publication (here is a link to the living document on GDrive as we try to update […]
CHI 2026 Schedule at a Glance
This year we have a full Monday through Friday program. Check out the Schedule at a Glance! Continue reading
Finalizing Your Poster’s Track Submission
Some important last minute guidance to finalizing your Posters Track Submission. Continue reading
Announcing: The CHI 2026 Student Mentoring Program Submission Forms Are Live!
We are delighted to announce that the submission for the CHI 2026 Student Mentoring Program (SMP) is now live! Whether you’re just starting your research journey or you’re several years into your PhD, the Student Mentoring Program offers an exciting new format for mentorship, networking, and community building in HCI. As co-chairs of the program, […]
Posters at CHI 2026: Reimagined for More Emerging Work
CHI 2026 is shaking things up. One of the most noticeable changes is in the Posters track, which has evolved into a much broader and more inclusive venue. If you’ve ever had a great idea that didn’t quite fit a full paper, this is where it belongs. What’s New?In previous years, formats like alt.chi, case […]
Looking Forward, Looking Back: A Historical Look at the Student Research Competition 2026
As part of the broader ACM Student Research Competition, the format has remained largely unchanged, continuing to “provide a forum for undergraduate and graduate students to share their research results, exchange ideas, and improve their communication skills, while competing for prizes”, where the winners of the SIGCHI SRC will be invited to the Grant Finals […]
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 […]








