Go to Content | Site Map
HCI International Conference
Home
Current Conference
Previous Conferences
Privacy Policy
Follow:  Link to facebook  Link to twitter
> News > One Hundred Thirty Four Newsletter

HCI International News, Number 134, November 2025

***********************

You can update your subscription details or unsubscribe from HCI International NEWS at any time.

***********************

 

HCII 2026: HIGHLIGHTS

 

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

 

***********************

JOIN US ON TWITTER/X

Subscribe to HCII News Group at LinkedIn

Join Human-Computer Interaction and Cybersecurity LinkedIn group

***********************

 

HCII 2026: Call for participation

HCI International 2026, the 28th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, jointly with the affiliated Conferences, under the auspices of 21 distinguished international boards, to be held under one management and one registration, will take place at the Montreal Convention Centre, Montreal, Canada, between 26 and 31 July 2026. HCII 2026 will run as an 'on-site' Conference with the additional option for 'on-line' participation.

You are invited to participate and contribute through papers, posters, courses, workshops and student designs to this major international forum for the dissemination and exchange of up-to-date scientific information on theoretical and applied areas of HCI.

Mark in your calendar the following forthcoming important deadlines:

The 2026 Conference Management System (CMS) is open now also for poster proposal submission. Posters constitute short reports on scientific results or professional news or work in progress. Present your novel ideas in a simple, concise and visually appealing manner. Accepted submissions will be included in the Conference Proceedings to be published by Springer in the Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) series. Prospective poster authors should submit their proposals (300 words), summarizing the essence of the planned presentation.

The Conference has a long-established tradition of inviting distinguished scientists and professionals in the broader HCI field to organize parallel sessions. Prospective authors should submit their proposal upon invitation from a session organizer.

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.

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). Three awards will be presented, GOLD ($1000), SILVER ($500) and BRONZE ($250).

The HCII 2026 Program for Student Volunteers is now available. Selected applicants will be full-time College and University students from around the world; they will have the opportunity to attend, contribute and benefit from actively participating in one of the most prestigious conferences in the field of computing and HCI. The deadline for applications is 20 February 2026.

Inspired by the World Café method, and following the success of its predecessors, the HCII 2026 Design Café will provide an opportunity for discussion, reflection and rethinking of important topics of global interest. Detailed info will become available on the conference website in the beginning of 2026.

Table of Contents

 

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, to be 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.

Table of Contents

 

HCII 2026: The Conference registration is open!

All registered Conference participants are entitled to:

  • Conference proceedings in electronic format published by Springer
  • Attend the Opening Plenary Session and Keynote Speech
  • Enter the Conference Reception (evening of the 28th of July)
  • Participate in all parallel sessions
  • Enter the poster presentations and Exhibition area
  • The refreshment breaks available between sessions (July 29-31, 10:00-10:30 & 15:30-16:00)

Courses will be offered at introductory, intermediate or advanced level covering topics from the spectrum of the various areas of the Conference. The courses program will be announced early in December. Participation in the Courses is available for registered Conference participants. An additional token fee of $25 per Course is applicable.

Workshops will be organized by invitation only and will run as 'hybrid' events between 26 and 28 July. Workshops are ‘closed’ events, i.e. only authors of accepted submissions will be able to participate following acceptance of their proposal submitted through the CMS and evaluated solely by the Workshop Organizer(s). Workshop participation is complimentary with the Conference registration. The Workshop fee for participants not registered for the Conference is $95.

During the on-line registration process, participants planning to present their work at the Conference will be required to select the single specific submission (‘paper’ or ‘poster’) to be associated with their registration, as well as the preferred method of their presentation (with physical presence 'on-site', or 'on-line').

The Conference registration is open!

Table of Contents

 

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.

Table of Contents

 

HCII 2026: Exhibition

HCII 2026 is expected to attract approximately 3000  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.

Exhibitors get complimentary 'on-line' 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 about past events.

Table of Contents

 

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 HCII2026 hotel. Located in the heart of Quartier des Spectacles, DoubleTree is connected to the shops and restaurants of Complexe Desjardins, with underground access to Montreal Convention Centre and two metro stations. Place des Arts is around the corner, and Old Montreal is a kilometer away. Guests will enjoy a spa, indoor pool, fitness center, and a warm DoubleTree welcome cookie on arrival.

A number of rooms has been reserved to be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis with significantly reduced rates. The special guest room rates will be valid for all Conference participants 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). Special guest room rates have been agreed for Conference participants.

Further information about accommodation is available through the Conference website.

Table of Contents

 

HCII 2026: 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.

Links:
Explore Motréal's official website for tourism and travel information
10 Montréal “musts” for first-time visitors
Useful tips about Montréal to help you plan your trip

Table of Contents

 

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 Day.

Table of Contents

 

White Papers sponsored by the HCI International Conference

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

Table of Contents

 

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.

Table of Contents

 

Recent News and Articles

Table of Contents

 

About HCI International NEWS

The HCI International NEWS is a newsletter that contains information about the HCI International Conference, book reviews, news from the field of HCI, as well as links to interesting articles and conferences. If you have any questions or comments, or if you would like to contribute, please contact the Editor, Dr. Abbas Moallem. The opinions that are expressed in this Newsletter are the sole responsibility of its authors and do not represent any institution or company.

How to contribute:
We welcome your contribution to the HCI International News. Please send us interesting news, short articles, interesting websites, etc. We will consider your comments and contributions for upcoming issues. Please send your contribution to the Editor, Dr. Abbas Moallem.

Your subscription
You can update your subscription details or unsubscribe from HCI International NEWS at any time.

=============================
HCI International 2026 Conference

Table of Contents

Last revision date: November 17, 2025
URL: http://hci.international
Valid XHTML 1.0! CSS approved