NordiCHI 2026 welcomes proposals for workshops as spaces for debate and co-development of ideas and approaches related to the advancement of research and practice within the field of Human-Computer Interaction. Participants prepare in advance to share perspectives, knowledge, and interest in the workshop theme. The outcomes of workshops include heightened sensitivity to new issues, joint publications, and research programs and critical yet friendly feedback on emerging ideas. Often, they establish or solidify research networks and contribute to community building.
Successful workshop proposals for NordiCHI 2026 should make full use of the workshop format, avoiding conference-style paper presentations and prioritising debate and joint action by using more experimental formats. Proposals that reach out to other disciplines and traditions, and to industry, art, activism, and other practices to advance constructive and critical discussions are welcome. Successful proposals clearly explain the aim and relevance of the workshop, intended audience, planned activities, format, expected outcomes and impact for the intended community.
This said we invite proposals for workshops focusing on all themes related to the field of Human-Computer Interaction. In particular, we invite workshops relating to the theme of the conference: Pulse – exploring the energy that drives us.
Workshops run for either a half day or a full day, with scheduled morning, lunch and afternoon breaks. Workshops will be held as pre-conference activities on October 3rd and 4th. Accepted workshops should aim to attract 10-25 participants. Workshops are run with at least 5 participants registered by the early bird registration deadline, so organisers should be active in promoting the workshop to relevant audiences.
Practicalities
Workshops take place in person at Åbo Akademi University’s campus in Vaasa, in lecture or meeting rooms. The size of the allocated room is determined by the number of registered participants. All rooms are equipped with projectors and screens for presentations.
Submission Instructions and Schedule
Submissions should NOT be anonymised. See submission instructions (link updated later) for details on how to submit. Submissions can be up to four pages long (excluding references) in the ACM standard single-column format.
Workshop submissions should be self-contained and clearly provide a detailed description including:
- Title of the workshop
- Names and affiliations of the organizers
- An abstract describing the aims, objectives, benefits and significance of the proposed workshop
- A scheduled overview of planned activities and format
- Link to a draft of the call for participation
- The promotional strategy, detailing how the organizers plan to recruit and select participants
- Organizers’ background, provided as short biographical notes
- Plans for a half day or a full day program
- On site requirements (e.g. seats arrangements, materials, equipment, etc.)
- For examples of previous workshop descriptions, see last year’s supplemental proceedings
Important dates (Anywhere on Earth)
- Submission Deadline: May 7, 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: May 18, 2026
- Workshop website: June 15, 2026
Selection Process
The selection process is curated. Workshop selection will happen by the discretion of the Workshop Chairs, with support from additional reviewers. Acceptance of proposals will be informed by factors such as:
- Clarity of intended outcomes
- Value for the participants
- Level of expected interest
- Impact and relevance to the NordiCHI’s broad audience
- Profile of the organizers
- Relevance for conference theme
Publication
Details regarding the publication of accepted workshop descriptions will be provided later on.
Additional conditions
Although accepted workshops will be announced through the NordiCHI 2026 website, workshop organisers must set and circulate a call for workshop participation through appropriate channels and establish a website for the workshop no later than June 15.
Participants of accepted workshops must register for the conference.
Please note that the period between the notification of acceptance and the required public announcement is short, so plan accordingly.
Workshop participants are selected by the organisers of the workshop, based on criteria set by the organisers. Typically, potential participants submit a position paper, stating their contribution, interest and expertise related to the workshop. NordiCHI 2026 encourages workshop organisers to experiment with submission formats.
The possible publication of workshop participants contributions is the sole decision and responsibility of the workshop organisers.
Chairs
Dina Koutsikouri, University of Gothenburg, dina.koutsikouri@ait.gu.se
Daniel Ventus, Åbo Akademi University, daniel.ventus@abo.fi