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HCI International News, Number 136, March 2026

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HCII 2026: Conference details

HCI International 2026 will take place at the Montreal Convention Centre, Montreal, Canada, 26-31 July 2026. HCII 2026 will run as an 'on-site' Conference with the additional option for 'on-line' participation.

Mark in your calendar the following forthcoming important deadlines:

The Conference Proceedings will be published by Springer in a multi-volume set. Papers will appear in the LNCS and LNAI series, while poster extended abstracts will be published in the CCIS series. All volumes will be available on-line through the SpringerLink Digital Library, readily accessible by subscribing libraries, and indexed by a number of services, including: CPCI (part of Clarivate Analytics’ Web of Science); Scopus; EI Engineering Index; ACM Digital Library; Google Scholar; DBLP, etc.

Awards will be presented during the Opening Plenary Session to the authors of the best paper of each of the Thematic Areas / Affiliated Conferences and of the best poster of HCII 2026. Each awarded contribution will receive a plaque, a certificate and one complimentary e-book of their choice from the six HCI book series.

Professor Gavriel Salvendy has cordially accepted the Conference invitation to hold a mentoring session for PhD students.

The mentoring session will take place only ‘on-site’ during the Conference on Thursday, 30 July 2026, 16:00 - 18:00.

Attendance in the mentoring session is open to all PhD student Conference participants. As space will be limited, pre-booking is required by the 5th of June 2026 through the student’s CMS account used for the Conference registration.

The 'HCII Design Café' is an interactive satellite event to be held in person during the HCII 2026 Conference. The goal is to provide a forum for (re)thinking and discussing HCI issues in the context of broader topics relevant to society and the economy. The 2026 HCII Design Café marks the second edition on “Human-AI Teaming (HAT)”. Participants will further explore, develop and refine HAT-issues of great economic, social, and existential significance. Any expert who wishes to actively contribute is welcome to join the HCII 2026 Design Café, scheduled to take place on Friday, 31 July, 1:30 – 6:00 p.m.

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HCII 2026: Submissions for "Late Breaking Work" open until 30 March 2026

You still have the opportunity to present the latest results of your work to an international audience, by submitting a Paper or a Poster proposal to be presented during the Conference and appear in the volumes of the proceedings to be published by Springer after the event. Presentations of Papers and Posters can be either ‘on-site’ or ‘on-line’. The modality of the presentation will be selected by the presenter at the time of registration.

Late Breaking Work - PAPER proposals: Prospective authors should submit extended abstracts (800 words) in one of the Conference Thematic Areas. Following a peer-review process, a decision is communicated to the authors. After acceptance, depending on the time of submitting their proposal, the authors will have the following opportunities:

  • having a full paper (camera-ready version, typically 12 pages but no less than 10 and no more than 20 pages) included in the "HCII 2026 - Late Breaking Papers" LNCS volumes of the Proceedings to be published by Springer after the Conference, or
  • giving only an oral presentation during the Conference.

Late Breaking Work - POSTER proposals: Prospective poster authors submit abstracts (300 words) comprising the essence of the planned presentation. Following a peer-review process, a decision is communicated to the authors. After acceptance, depending on the time of submitting their proposal, the authors will have the following opportunities:

  • having a Poster Extended Abstract (typically 6 pages but no less than 4 and no more than 11 pages, in the form of short research paper) included in the "HCII 2026 - Late Breaking Posters" CCIS volumes of the Proceedings to be published by Springer after the Conference, or
  • only presenting their work during the Conference.

'On-site’ poster presenters will also have the option to present a 2-minute poster pitch.

The "HCII 2026 - Late Breaking Work" Papers and Posters volumes, published by Springer, which will appear after the Conference, are no different, in academic terms, from the volumes of the proceedings that will appear before the Conference. Papers and Posters in these volumes are treated in exactly the same way, i.e. single-blind peer-reviewed by at least two reviewers, referenced, indexed, published in the SpringerLink Digital Library, etc. The "HCII 2026 - Late Breaking Work" Papers and Posters volumes, together with the volumes to be published before the Conference, will comprise the full set of the HCII 2026 Conference Proceedings.

Important deadlines for “Late Breaking Work” Paper and Poster proposals:

  • Deadline for abstract submission: open until 30 March 2026
  • Notification of review outcome: 8 May 2026
  • Deadline for registration: 29 May 2026
  • Deadline for camera-ready submission: 12 June 2026

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HCII 2026: Student Design Competition - extended deadline: 27 March 2026

The Student Design Competition gives College and University students of all grades an opportunity to present their design idea, by submitting an abstract and a video clip (up to 5-minutes) by 27 March 2026 (extended deadline). Three awards will be presented, GOLD ($1000), SILVER ($500) and BRONZE ($250).

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HCII 2026: Courses' program

The full Courses’ Program, including each Course description and the presenters' brief bios, is available with 20 Courses on offer covering a wide spectrum of topics.

Participation in the Courses, which will run either as ‘on-site’ or as ‘on-line’ events, is available for registered Conference participants on a first-come-first-served basis. A token fee of $25 per Course is applicable.

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HCII 2026: Workshops’ program

Workshops will run as 'hybrid' events. Workshops are ‘closed’ events, i.e. only invited participants or authors of accepted submissions for a Workshop will be admitted. Workshop registration is complimentary for registered Conference participants; Workshop participants not registered for the Conference are required to pay a fee of $95 per Workshop.

Three Workshops have been invited to run:

Workshop 3: On the importance of explanation content for explainable AI: Towards an explanation content research agenda
Organizers: Helmut Degen, George Margetis, Stavroula Ntoa
Sunday, 26 July 2026, 13:30 - 17:30

Workshop 1: Ethical AI for Learning: Global Collaboration for Better Students
Organizers: Elizabeth Rosenzweig, Marcela Borge and Brian K Smith
Monday, 27 July 2026, 13:30 - 17:30

Workshop 2: HCI Design in an AI-empowered World (submission is now closed)
Organizers: Qin Gao and Gavriel Salvendy
Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 08:30 - 12:30

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HCII 2026: Yoshua Bengio will be the recipient of the 2026 HCI Medal for Societal Impact and the Keynote Speaker

The 'HCI MEDAL FOR SOCIETAL IMPACT' was established in 2022 to be awarded to distinguished HCI academics, researchers, or professionals in recognition of the impact of their work in the field of HCI to society. The idea of the medal is to inspire younger generations towards accomplishments that leave a major footprint on society and foster well-being and eudaimonia. The nomination originates from an international committee and the Medal is conferred during the Conference Opening Plenary Session.

Professor Yoshua Bengio is the recipient of the 'HCI MEDAL FOR SOCIETAL IMPACT' for 2026 and keynote speaker. Recognized worldwide as one of the leading experts in artificial intelligence, Yoshua Bengio is Full Professor of Computer Science at Université de Montreal, Co-President and Scientific Director of LawZero, as well as the Founder and Scientific Advisor of Mila and the Canada CIFAR AI Chair. He is the most cited computer scientist worldwide, and the most-cited living scientist across all fields (by total citations).

The award ceremony, followed by his Keynote speech,  titled “The Current AI Trajectory Poses Catastrophic Risks — is there a safer path?”, will take place on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 18:00 Eastern Daylight Time - EDT (Montreal, Canada).

Abstract: The rapid evolution of AI development in the past few years has already impacted many social, economic, and political domains. Capabilities of frontier systems have been advancing constantly and could potentially equal or surpass human cognitive abilities within just a few years. This pace introduces significant risks, notably as scientists currently lack the knowledge to design AIs that consistently act in humanity's best interest. To mitigate these global threats, there is an urgent need for collective action, as well as investment in both governance and technical solutions in safe and trustworthy AI.

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HCII 2026: Supporting participants from Least Developed Countries

In support of the Programme of Action (PoA) for the Least Developed Countries of the United Nations (UN-OHRLLS), HCII 2026 offers to academics and students of all grades, residing and working in these countries, the possibility to register for ‘on-line’ participation in the Conference with an 80% discount.

In order to take advantage of this offer, prospective participants from these counties will need to create an account for the Conference, through the CMS, enter their affiliation details, and apply for this fee discount following the provided guidelines. They are also welcome to submit their work for presentation during the Conference and publication in the proceedings, following the established peer-review process.

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HCII 2026: Exhibition

HCII 2026 is expected to attract approximately 3,000  participants (‘on-site’ and ‘on-line’) from about 90 countries around the world. Exhibiting at the Conference is an ideal opportunity to display your products and services to an international audience of academics, researchers, professionals and users in the field of HCI.

In addition to the ‘on-site exhibition’, exhibitors are offered complimentary 'on-line' presence, i.e. virtual  booths for the presentation of their exhibits.

Detailed information about the HCII 2026 Exhibition together with previous years’ photos of the exhibition hall and exhibitors, are available on the conference website. The HCII News Facebook page provides additional photos and information for past events.

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HCII 2026: Accommodation

The Montreal Convention Centre is the Conference venue. Located in the heart of Montreal, the Convention Centre is 20 minutes from the airport and in walking distance from main attractions and restaurants.

A nearby hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal has been selected as the official HCII 2026 hotel. Guests will enjoy a spa, indoor pool, fitness center, and a warm DoubleTree welcome cookie on arrival. Located in the heart of Quartier des Spectacles, DoubleTree is connected to the shops and restaurants of Complexe Desjardins, with walking underground access to the Montreal Convention Centre. Place des Arts is around the corner, and Old Montreal is a kilometer away.

A limited number of guest rooms has been reserved to be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis with discounted rates agreed for Conference participants. These room rates will be valid for the duration of the Conference, as well as for 3 additional days, before and / or after the Conference (subject to availability of rooms at the time of the reservation). Further information about accommodation is available through the Conference website.

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About Montréal, a striking union of European charm and North American attitude

Montréal seduces visitors with a harmonious pairing of the historic and the new, from exquisite architecture to fine dining.

Because of its position in the St. Lawrence River, the island of Montréal was originally a diplomatic trading area for regional First Nations, and  the strategic location and fertile soil made it desirable, as archaeological evidence makes clear. The French colonists were the first to arrive, followed by the English, the Scottish and the Irish. Later, myriad peoples from around the world settled the lush swaths stretching up to Mount Royal.

Today, 120 distinct ethnic communities are represented in its population of more than 3.6 million, making Montréal a veritable mosaic of cultures and traditions. The world’s second largest francophone city after Paris, it merits the moniker ‘international’ city, a cosmopolitan centre with proud roots in the past that enthusiastically embraces the future. A world leader in such industries as aeronautics, information technology and biotechnology, the city has also made significant innovations in medicine, multimedia, the arts and urban planning. Its avant-garde spirit has not gone unnoticed: in 2006, Montréal was named a UNESCO City of Design.

Day and night, Montréal summers ooze welcoming charm. Hit the streets and stroll, wander by a festival for free music and street performances, or shop from the treasure trove of unique boutiques. Within a few steps of the venue, you’ll find some of the restaurants that gave Montréal its global gastronomic reputation. And after-dinner drinks on a rooftop terrasse are a must.

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World Usability Initiative 2025 Design Challenge - three awards sponsored by HCII 2026

The 2025 World Usability Initiative (WUI) Design Challenge theme was "Emerging Technologies and Human Experience". The award winners have been announced on World Usability Day:

  • Gold: “AI-Driven Social Interaction: A Sustainable Bench for Building Connections in the Parks (Bonding Bench)” by: Phuong Lien (Lindsey) To
  • Silver: “AR Applications for Future Flight Deck: System Usability and User Experience” by: Declan Saunders, Wen-Chin Li, James Blundell, Samuel Cohort, and Dujuan Sevillian
  • Bronze: “Stopping AI Scams with AI: A Scam Detection App for User Protection” by: Christina Kim

HCI International 2026 congratulates the winners and sponsors the three awards (Gold $1,250; Silver $1,000; and Bronze $750) that will be conferred during the Opening Plenary Session in the evening of the 28th of July 2026.

The three award winners have been cordially invited, with complimentary registration, to present their work on the 29th of July 2026 in a special hybrid session of the Conference, chaired by Elizabeth Rosenzweig, Director of World Usability Initiative.

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White Papers sponsored by the HCI International Conference

The below papers reflecting Grand Challenges in HCI, have been sponsored by the HCI International Conference and published as Open Access articles in the International Journal of Human Computer Interaction (IJHCI) - and they are readily available:

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NEW book: Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models: A Scientific Perspective, edited By Abbas Moallem, Helmut Degen, Stavroula Ntoa

With the latest developments in generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language model (LLM) applications, like ChatGPT and Gemini, millions of people have started using them in their personal and professional lives. Interest in them continues to grow, and they are becoming the go-to applications for students, academics, engineers, lawyers, designers, writers, media experts, programmers, politicians, artists, and citizens across the globe. However, understanding these applications can be technical with precious little advice out there. This book cuts through the jargon to explain the "what", "why" and "how" of generative AI and LLM applications.

This book summarizes experiences from a variety of applications relevant to our daily lives. It brings together scientifically grounded experience reports from different perspectives into a one-stop title. With an international outlook and featuring global case studies, it offers insights into the beneficial use of LLMs and generative AI, including future trends for how the journey of using such amazing tools will continue in the future. This book details the history of AI, reviews LLM literature, and covers neural computing and the technical foundation of LLMs. Furthermore, the use and control of LLMs in education are covered. Through reading this book, the reader will develop a full understanding of AI and LLM applications, including knowledge of the key issues of trust, legality, security, and technical foundations.

Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models: A Scientific Perspective will appeal to students and academics, as well as people interested in the use of LLMs and generative AI for professional or everyday tasks, including those in Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Software Engineering and Industrial Engineering.

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Book Series on Human-Computer Interaction edited by Constantine Stephanidis and Gavriel Salvendy

The six-volume book series, comprising a total of 90 chapters from 253 authors, offers a comprehensive coverage of the HCI field, delving into a broad spectrum of theoretical and practical aspects. Readers can explore foundational elements, state-of-the-art reviews in established and emerging domains, analysis of contemporary advancements brought about by the evolution of interactive technologies and artificial intelligence, as well as the emergence of new societal needs in diverse application domains.

Books:

  • Foundations and Fundamentals in Human-Computer Interaction
  • Designing for Usability, Inclusion and Sustainability in Human-Computer Interaction
  • User Experience Methods and Tools in Human-Computer Interaction
  • Interaction Techniques and Technologies in Human-Computer Interaction
  • Human-Computer Interaction in Intelligent Environments
  • Human-Computer Interaction in Various Application Domains

Endorsements:

"A bountiful cornucopia of ideas from the fertile minds of leading scholars and rising stars. A milestone volume that will be valuable to newcomers, experienced professionals, scholars and business leaders."
- Ben Shneiderman, University of Maryland, USA

"Constantine Stephanidis and Gavriel Salvendy’s monumental 6-volume series on Human Computer Interaction has to be required for all libraries. This massive encyclopedia of fundamental knowledge will not age, because as new technologies and methods come and go, the fundamental underlying principles (especially those of human behavior) remain unchanged."
- Don Norman, Author of “Design of Everyday Things” and “Design for a Better World”

Please view more information about these books, which can be ordered as individual volumes, or as a set, with a 20% discount using the promo code: 25EFLY4.

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In Memoriam: Vicki L. Hanson

Vicki L. Hanson, a valued scholar and strong advocate for diversity and accessibility, passed away on 20 January 2026. Her passing is a significant loss for the HCI community and for the broader field of computing, where her influence was both profound and lasting.

After receiving her Ph.D. from the University of Oregon, Vicki went on to become a Research Staff Member and Manager at IBM’s T.J. Watson Research Center in New York, founding their Accessibility Research Group in 2000.  Following that, she held a personal chair of Inclusive Technologies at the University of Dundee in Scotland and was a Distinguished Professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology in the US. She was the Chair of ACM SIGACCESS (2004-2009), founder and co-editor-in-chief of ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing (2006-2013), President of ACM (2016-2018), and ACM’s third Chief Executive Officer (2018-2025).

Vicki’s research focus was on the accessibility of technology and related research ethics. For her work, she has been recognized both by industry and professional organizations, including an IBM Corporate Award, a Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award, the Social Impact Award from AnitaB.org, the ACM SIGACCESS Award for Contributions to Computing and Accessibility, election to the ACM CHI Academy, and more recently, her election to the National Academy Engineering (NAE). She was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, a Fellow of the British Computer Society, and a Fellow of the ACM. In 2017, Vicki was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from Newcastle University in the UK.

During HCI International 2024 (29 June - 4 July, Washington DC, USA), Vicki was the keynote speaker at the Opening Plenary Session. Her keynote entitled "Technological Change for Improving Accessibility" was also her acceptance speech for the HCII 2024 award ‘HCI Medal for Societal Impact’, in recognition of the impact of her work in the field of HCI to society.

Vicky L. Hanson will be remembered not only for her accomplishments but also for her devotion to ensuring that technological progress advances social good. Her work influenced generations of researchers and improved the everyday technology experience of numerous individuals, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and lasting impact.

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