We invite submissions in all areas of Human\u2013Computer Interaction. Held every two years, NordiCHI is one of the key venues for HCI research in Europe, bringing together an international community of researchers and practitioners.<\/p>\n
The NordiCHI 2026 theme is Pulse \u2013 exploring the energy that drives us<\/em>. Pulse reflects both the dynamic highs and calm lows of life, keeping us thriving, and will inspire keynotes and discussions throughout the conference. Vaasa is known for both its vibrant energy industry as the Nordic energy cluster and the tranquillity of its surrounding nature and UNESCO World Heritage site. Vaasa provides a fitting backdrop for reflecting on the future of HCI.<\/p>\n The conference welcomes the full breadth of HCI research, including contributions that advance theory, methodology, technology, or practice. NordiCHI has traditionally highlighted human-centred, values-driven work that bridges design inquiry and empirical study, often engaging societal contexts (e.g., health, education, sustainability, fairness), participatory methods, and critical\/reflective perspectives. Technical work is welcome when it meaningfully engages interaction (e.g., explainability, HRI, XR, toolkits) and is supported by appropriate user-centred evidence; purely algorithmic or systems papers without a substantive HCI contribution are typically out of scope. We welcome submissions addressing the conference theme, however it is by no means a requirement to do so.<\/p>\n We welcome contributions across the breadth of HCI, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n Papers<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We welcome both longer papers that present substantial contributions and shorter papers that communicate significant advances concisely. For readability and fairness, submissions must not exceed 12,000 words (excluding references). The length of a paper should be proportional to its contribution, and shorter papers are equally welcome.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Accepted papers are considered archival and will appear in the ACM Digital Library. At least one author of each accepted paper must register for the conference, <\/span><\/span>attend in person, and present the paper onsite.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Research papers undergo dual anonymous peer review. Each paper will be reviewed by at least two external reviewers and one Associate Chair (2AC), with a meta-review by another Associate Chair (1AC). NordiCHI uses a single-cycle review; notifications are final, and there is no rebuttal stage.<\/p>\n The 1AC will manage the review process and recruit two external reviewers to assess each submission that undergoes full review. The 2AC will provide a full review like the external reviewers. External reviewers should have sufficient expertise on the topic of the paper(s) they are asked to review. As part of the review process Papers Chairs reserve the right to get additional input from other ACs for any paper so as to make the best decision for acceptance. External reviewers will be asked to provide a detailed review of the submission and will be asked to provide a recommendation following six choices:<\/p>\n 1AC, 2AC, and the external reviewers will engage in a discussion to come to a consensus about the paper based on their recommendations. Final decisions are made in the PC meeting.<\/p>\n Please see Submission Guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n ACM has introduced a new open access publishing model for the International Conference Proceedings Series (ICPS). Authors based at institutions that are not yet part of the\u00a0ACM Open program<\/a>\u00a0and do not qualify for a full geographic waiver will be required to pay an article processing charge (APC) to publish their ICPS article in the ACM Digital Library. To determine whether or not an APC will be applicable to your article, please follow the detailed guidance here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.acm.org\/publications\/icps\/author-guidance<\/a>.<\/p>\n Further information may be found on the ACM website, as follows:<\/p>\n Full details of the new ICPS publishing model:\u00a0https:\/\/www.acm.org\/publications\/icps\/faq<\/a>Important Dates (Anywhere on Earth)<\/h4>\n
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