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ICHEC 2026

Call for Papers

November 23–26, 2026 · Wynn Palace

We welcome high-quality submissions across research, design, art, and industry practice. ICHEC emphasizes human-centered and responsible technology, and encourages interdisciplinary and cross-cultural collaboration.

Tracks

Choose Your Submission Track First

Deadlines, materials, and review expectations differ by track. Start with the submission type below, then read the matching timeline and requirements.

Full Papers
Complete original research with substantial contributions across HCI methods, systems, theory, design, and critical inquiry.
Best for
Mature research with clear evidence, analysis, and contribution.
Key deadline
Round 1: Aug 10 / Aug 14; Round 2: Sep 10 / Sep 13, 2026.
Core materials
Anonymous full paper PDF, ACM template, optional supplementary materials.
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Posters / Late Breaking Work
Work-in-progress, early results, design prototypes, pilot studies, and perspective pieces that benefit from focused feedback.
Best for
Developing work, early evidence, prototypes, methods, cases, and discussion papers.
Key deadline
Submission date to be confirmed; notification: October 23, 2026.
Core materials
Short paper or extended abstract PDF, poster-ready summary, optional demo/prototype links.
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Workshops
Focused sessions that convene communities around emerging HCI topics, shared methods, and collaborative discussion.
Best for
Organizers proposing a theme, format, audience, and planned workshop outcomes.
Key deadline
Workshop proposal dates will be announced separately.
Core materials
Workshop proposal, organizer bios, target audience, agenda, and participation plan.
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Art & Demo
Interactive systems, creative works, demonstrations, and installations that make the conference theme tangible on site.
Best for
Interactive demos, deployable systems, art pieces, installations, and public-facing experiences.
Key deadline
Art & Demo dates will be announced separately.
Core materials
Extended abstract, still image, short video, and technical / space requirements.
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Each track has its own dates and required materials. General ACM policies are collected at the bottom of the page.
Track Details

Topics, Timeline, Requirements

The same structure repeats for every track so authors can compare what is in scope, what is due, and what must be submitted.

Research track

Full Papers

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Complete original research with substantial contributions across HCI methods, systems, theory, design, and critical inquiry.

Topics

  • Human-AI collaboration, generative AI and HCI, intelligent interaction, and responsible technology.
  • Interaction techniques, tools, systems, visualization, UX, accessibility, health, education, games, and social computing.
  • Design, digital heritage, cross-cultural interaction, theory, methods, ethics, and critical computing.

Timeline

  1. Round 1 abstractAugust 10, 2026, 23:59 AoE
  2. Round 1 full paperAugust 14, 2026, 23:59 AoE
  3. Round 2 abstract / full paperSeptember 10 / September 13, 2026, 23:59 AoE
  4. Production workflowE-rights Oct 8; TAPS Oct 15; publication-ready Oct 22, 2026
  5. Round 1 submissions are closed. Round 2 will open soon.

Requirements

  • English submissions only.
  • Double-blind review: remove author-identifying information from the paper and supplements.
  • Use the ACM Conference Proceedings Primary Article Template in single-column review format.
  • Main text should be 5,000-12,000 words; references, appendices, and figure/table captions are excluded.

Review & Publication

  • Submissions undergo blinded peer review by experienced HCI scholars.
  • Accepted full papers are expected to be presented on site during the conference.
  • At least one author of each accepted paper must register; ACM publication workflow applies.
Discussion track

Posters / Late Breaking Work

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Work-in-progress, early results, design prototypes, pilot studies, and perspective pieces that benefit from focused feedback.

Topics

  • Preliminary findings, pilots, exploratory studies, and emerging research directions.
  • Design prototypes, case studies, methods, datasets, tools, or applied HCI practice.
  • Thought pieces and discussion-oriented work aligned with inclusivity, experience, and innovation.

Timeline

  1. SubmissionTo be confirmed in the final notice
  2. NotificationOctober 23, 2026, 23:59 AoE
  3. Camera-ready / poster prepTo be confirmed in the final notice
  4. PresentationDedicated poster session during ICHEC 2026

Requirements

  • English submissions only.
  • Use the ACM template in single-column review format.
  • Late Breaking Work should not exceed 5,000 words, excluding references.
  • Remove author-identifying information when the track is reviewed anonymously.

Presentation

  • Accepted submissions will be shown in a dedicated poster / Late Breaking Work session.
  • The session is organized separately from full-paper oral presentations.
  • At least one author should register and attend to present the work.
Organizer track

Workshops

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Focused sessions that convene communities around emerging HCI topics, shared methods, and collaborative discussion.

Topics

  • Emerging research communities, cross-disciplinary HCI themes, and regional or cultural perspectives.
  • Methods, design practice, responsible AI, accessibility, health, education, creative tools, and social impact.
  • Formats that support structured discussion, making, critique, or community building.

Timeline

  1. Proposal deadlineTo be announced
  2. NotificationTo be announced
  3. Workshop CFP / websiteTo be coordinated after acceptance
  4. Workshop dateDuring ICHEC 2026

Requirements

  • Describe the workshop theme, motivation, intended audience, and expected outcomes.
  • Include organizer names, affiliations, roles, and relevant experience.
  • Provide a proposed agenda, participation format, and plan for recruiting participants.
  • State space, equipment, accessibility, hybrid, or facilitation needs if applicable.

Organizer Responsibilities

  • Accepted organizers are expected to publicize the workshop and manage participant selection.
  • Organizers should coordinate final schedule, room needs, and materials with the conference team.
  • Post-workshop outcomes may include summaries, community plans, or follow-up publication proposals.
Experience track

Art & Demo

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Interactive systems, creative works, demonstrations, and installations that make the conference theme tangible on site.

Topics

  • Interactive systems, embodied experiences, creative AI, mixed reality, tangible interfaces, and design probes.
  • Artworks and demos that engage participants with inclusivity, experience, innovation, and cultural context.
  • Deployable prototypes that can be safely shown in a conference venue.

Timeline

  1. Submission deadlineTo be announced
  2. NotificationTo be announced
  3. Technical confirmationTo be coordinated after acceptance
  4. Exhibition / demoDuring ICHEC 2026

Requirements

  • Provide an extended abstract describing the work, motivation, and relationship to HCI or human-engaged computing.
  • Include at least one still image and a short video or accessible demo link where possible.
  • Submit technical requirements covering space, furniture, power, network, lighting, and equipment.
  • Identify safety, privacy, accessibility, or operational risks and how they will be managed.

Review & Exhibition

  • Submissions will be assessed for quality, thematic relevance, interactivity, and feasibility.
  • Accepted works are expected to be demonstrated or exhibited on site.
  • At least one contributor should register, attend, and support the work during exhibition hours.
Format templates, integrity-check guidance, and submission entry are linked to official sources.
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Guide

Submission & Participation Notes

A consolidated place for submission entry, tracks, and registration notes. More detailed policies will be added as the system is finalized.

ICHEC 2026 Author Notes

The Call for Papers page is organized by submission track. Please first choose the track that matches your work, then follow the corresponding topics, timeline, and material requirements listed above.

General Scope

ICHEC 2026 welcomes work across the full spectrum of Human-Computer Interaction and Human-Engaged Computing, including but not limited to:

  • Human-AI collaboration, generative AI and HCI, intelligent interaction, and responsible technology
  • Accessibility, aging, health, education, families, games, play, and social computing
  • Interaction techniques, devices, modalities, engineering interactive systems, tools, and visualization
  • Design, user experience, usability, digital heritage, interactive narrative, and visual storytelling
  • Privacy, security, ethics, critical computing, cross-cultural interaction, theory, concepts, and methods

Submissions focusing on Macao characteristics, local innovation, regional cultural features, and inclusive international HCI perspectives are especially encouraged.

Shared Submission Policies

  • Language: ICHEC 2026 accepts English submissions only.
  • Submission portal: All submissions should be made through EasyChair: https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=ichec2026.
  • Originality: Submissions must not have been previously published and must not be under concurrent review by another conference or journal.
  • Anonymity: Tracks that use blinded review require authors to remove identifying information from the paper and supplementary materials.
  • Formatting: Paper-based submissions should use the ACM Conference Proceedings Primary Article Template in single-column review format.
  • Registration: At least one author or contributor of each accepted submission is expected to register and attend when presentation, exhibition, or workshop facilitation is required.

Templates and Publication Workflow

Formatting and production guidance should follow the official ACM workflow:

Accepted paper submissions that enter the ACM publication workflow should complete the required rights and production steps by the dates listed in the Full Paper track.

Generative AI and Academic Integrity

Authors are responsible for all submitted content. If generative AI tools are used for writing, polishing, analysis support, or other purposes beyond ordinary editing, authors should disclose the use appropriately according to ACM policy. Generative AI tools should not be listed as authors.

ACM integrity and AI-content guidance:

ACM Open Access

ACM has introduced an open access publishing model. Depending on whether the corresponding author's institution participates in the ACM Open program, an accepted publication may involve an article processing charge after acceptance.

Items to Be Confirmed

Poster / Late Breaking Work, Workshop, and Art & Demo dates and final material formats will be updated in the track sections once the final call is released. If any date differs between earlier draft documents and the official website, the latest official ICHEC 2026 announcement should prevail.