ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems — 2026
April 13-17, 2026
Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB)Barcelona, Spain
HCI UX Interaction Design
Important Dates
| Submission deadline | September 11, 2025 |
| Notification of acceptance | January 15, 2026 |
The ACM CHI 2026 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems will be held in Barcelona, Spain, at the CCIB from 13-17 April 2026, featuring tracks for papers, posters, workshops, panels, meet-ups, and more. (chi2026.acm.org)
Venue
Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB)
Plaça de Willy Brandt, 11-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
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AI Across Cultures
Investigates how AI systems can be designed to respect and reflect diverse cultural values and perspectives.
Challenges for Human Oversight of AI Systems
Examines the practical challenges of keeping humans meaningfully in control of increasingly autonomous AI systems.
AI for Relationship-Centered Healthcare
Explores HCI design that keeps human relationships at the center of AI-assisted healthcare and clinical interactions.
Augmented Body Parts: VR and Wearable Robotics
Explores embodiment and control of augmented limbs, prosthetics, and exoskeletons through VR and wearable computing.
Agentic Automation Experiences
Explores UX design patterns and interaction models for AI agents that automate tasks on behalf of users.
Human-LLM Collaboration for Data Processing
Explores how humans and LLMs can work together effectively on data labeling, structuring, and analysis tasks.
Cognitive Biases and Trust in AI
Studies how cognitive biases shape human trust in AI and designs for appropriate reliance on AI recommendations.
Combating Deceptive Patterns
Addresses the design and policy interventions needed to counter manipulative UI patterns that exploit users.
Data Literacy for the 21st Century
Develops educational frameworks and interactive tools for building data literacy skills across diverse populations.
Generative UI for HCI
Explores the implications of AI-generated user interfaces for HCI research, design practice, and user experience.
AI for Haptics and Haptics for AI
Bridges haptic feedback research and AI to enable richer tactile interactions in XR, robotics, and accessibility applications.
Human-Centered Explainable AI
Reimagines explainable AI through a human-centered lens as AI systems become more agentic and autonomous.
Interactive AI for Human-Centered Robotics
Advances human-robot interaction through interactive machine learning, programming by demonstration, and social robotics.
LLM Simulated Research Participants
Establishes standards for the ethical use of LLMs as simulated participants in HCI user studies and experiments.
LLM Agent Simulation for Policy
Uses large language model agents to simulate stakeholder perspectives and policy outcomes for civic and governmental decision-making.
Sensemaking and AI
Studies how people make sense of AI outputs and recommendations across decision-making, analysis, and exploratory tasks.
Social Augmentation Through XR
Examines how AR and VR can enhance social connection, presence, and collaborative interaction between people.
Speculative Design in HCI
Develops shared methods and criteria for speculative and critical design practice in human-computer interaction research.
Speech AI for All
Examines evaluation methodologies and equity concerns in speech AI systems across diverse languages and speaker populations.
XR for Challenging Environments
Explores extended reality systems that support human performance in high-stress environments including emergency response and military settings.
Our picks for ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems attendees
A curated selection of hotels chosen for location, value, and fit for conference travellers.
Abba Garden Hotel
C. de Sta. Rosa, 33, 08950 Barcelona, Spain
Located at the end of Avenida Diagonal and next to Sant Joan de Deu Hospital, abba Garden hotel is the ideal destination...
AC Hotel Barcelona Forum by Marriott (Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Forum)
Paseo Taulat 278, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Best For: Seaside Relaxation with Modern Comfort A 4-star hotel overlooking the sea with modern rooms, terraces, infinity and rooftop pools, beach...
Barcelona Princess
Avenida Diagonal 1, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Best For: Wellness and City-Sea Views A contemporary 4-star hotel near El Maresme–Fòrum station with sea or city views, multiple rooftop and...
Hesperia Barcelona Del Mar (Catalonia Barcelona Beach)
Carrer d’Espronceda 6, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Best For: Comfortable Stays Near Poblenou A 4-star hotel close to the seafront with terraces, beach access, fitness centre, snack and lounge...
Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona
Passeig del Taulat 262–264, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Best For: Active and Pet-Friendly Stays A 4-star hotel with panoramic Mediterranean views, outdoor pool, beach access, EV charging, pet-friendly rooms, cycling...
Hotel Barcelona Condal Mar Affiliated by Meliá
Carrer Cristóbal de Moura 138, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Best For: Rooftop Leisure in Sant Martí A 4-star hotel with modern rooms, rooftop and seasonal pools, spa lounge with sauna and...
Meliá Barcelona Sky 4* Sup
Avinguda Diagonal 272 (Pere IV), Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Best For: Skyline Views in a Skyscraper A 4-star superior hotel in one of Barcelona’s tallest towers, offering panoramic views, design-forward rooms,...
NH Barcelona Stadium
Travessera de les Corts, 150, 152, Distrito de Les Corts, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
The NH Barcelona Stadium hotel, formerly know as NH Rallye, is the nearest hotel to FC Barcelona’s stadium and its museum. If...
Occidental Atenea Mar – Adults Only
Passeig Garcia Faria 37-47, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Best For: Adults-Only Beachfront Retreat A 4-star adults-only hotel across from Mar Bella beach with sea views, rooftop pool, spa facilities, fitness...
Residence RESA Torre Girona
Passeig dels Til·lers, 19, Les Corts, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Residence has been designed specifically for students in their final years of undergraduate, master’s and postgraduate studies, and for doctoral students, researchers...
SB Diagonal Zero Barcelona
Plaça de Llevant s/n, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Best For: Spa and Seaside Luxury A deluxe 4-star hotel facing the sea with a rooftop pool, spa featuring sauna, Turkish bath,...
Travelodge Barcelona Poblenou
Carrer de Llull 170, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Best For: Budget-Friendly by Bogatell Beach A 3-star hotel with 250 rooms near the beach and CCIB, featuring simple rooms with air...
Urbany Hostel Barcelona
Avinguda Meridiana 97, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
Best For: Social and Affordable Pod-Style Living A 2-star hostel near Clot station with pod dorms and private rooms, shared kitchen, sun...
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