{"id":857,"date":"2025-11-05T14:44:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T12:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.uwasa.fi\/nordichi2026\/?page_id=857"},"modified":"2026-01-23T11:56:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T09:56:35","slug":"industry-experiences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.uwasa.fi\/nordichi2026\/nordichi-2026\/submit\/industry-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">NordiCHI 2026 is the premier Nordic conference on Human\u2013Computer Interaction, bringing together researchers, designers, and practitioners from academia and industry. The 2026 conference will be held in Vaasa, Finland, a vibrant coastal city known for its energy expertise and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The theme \u201cPulse \u2013 Exploring the energy that drives us\u201d invites reflection on what powers human\u2013technology interaction, innovation, and societal change \u2013 from user experience to systemic transformation.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Industry Experience Track provides a forum where researchers and industry professionals meet to exchange insights and experiences on applying human-centered design and HCI research in real-world contexts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The track showcases collaborative projects, practical lessons, and success stories from product development, user experience (UX), service design, design-driven innovation, and technology deployment that demonstrate how human\u2013technology interaction and design thinking create real impact. Contributions may describe use cases, methods, concepts, tools or solutions developed and evaluated in practice.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Accepted submissions will be published in the ACM Digital Library Adjunct Proceedings and presented during the Industry Day (Wednesday, October 7<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, 2026) as short talks (approx. 10 minutes + 5 minutes discussion).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Submission Instructions and Schedule<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Topics of Interest<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We welcome submissions that demonstrate the value of human-centered approaches in applied contexts, including but not limited to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">UX and service design in industry<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Design-driven innovations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Applying design thinking in industry<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Human\u2013AI collaboration and automation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Accessibility and inclusive design practices<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Design for sustainability and wellbeing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Health technology, robotics, and care innovations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Human factors in industrial and digital transformation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Data-driven design and evaluation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Collaboration between academia and industry<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Scenario-based regulatory foresight and simulation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Human\u2013in\u2013the\u2013Loop in design<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Twin technologies in human-computer interaction: digital, virtual, composite twin in AR\/VR technologies<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Submission Format<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Submissions should be written in English and follow the template (see <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.uwasa.fi\/nordichi2026\/nordichi-2026\/submit\/submission-guidelines\/\">submission guidelines<\/a>). Each contribution should take the form of an extended abstract of 2\u20134 pages, including references. <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60858258 BCX0\">The review process will be single-blind<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60858258 BCX0\">\u00a0(no\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW60858258 BCX0\">anonymisation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60858258 BCX0\">)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60858258 BCX0\">, meaning that author names and affiliations are visible to reviewers.\u00a0<\/span>The submissions will follow similar standards than in previous proceedings (see e.g., <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dl.acm.org\/doi\/proceedings\/10.1145\/3240167#heading23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Proceedings of the NordiCHI\u00b418: Practitioners and Industry Experience<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240049546 BCX0\">Accepted papers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240049546 BCX0\">\u00a0will be published in the ACM Digital Library Adjunct Proceedings of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW240049546 BCX0\">NordiCHI<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240049546 BCX0\">\u00a02026.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">ACM Open<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:294,&quot;335559739&quot;:173}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Content\u00a0in\u00a0this track will be published under ACM Open Access as an \u201cExtended Abstract\u201d article type. Extended Abstract article types will not be\u00a0charged\u00a0an Article Processing Charge (APC) for\u00a0open access. For more information about which article types are subject to an APC, see the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/libraries.acm.org\/acmopen\/article-types\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">ACM article types summary<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Review Process<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The selection process\u00a0is\u00a0run\u00a0by a panel of experts. The panel members\u00a0represent\u00a0international HCI scholars and industry experts. Each submission will be reviewed by two panel\u00a0members, and\u00a0decided upon\u00a0in terms of acceptance according to novelty,\u00a0quality,\u00a0and\u00a0contribution to\u00a0HCI practice or research.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Important Dates<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\"> (Anywhere on Earth)<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Submission deadline: April 23, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Notification of acceptance: June 30, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Camera-ready deadline: August 7, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conference: October 3\u20137, 2026 (Industry Day: October 7)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Submission Site<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Submissions will be handled through the Precision Conference System.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Participation and Audience<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW108073984 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108073984 BCX0\">Industry Experience sessions are designed for companies, designers, developers, strategists, and applied researchers interested in human-centered innovation and collaboration. The track aims to foster dialogue between academia and industry, highlighting practical perspectives that complement the academic program.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW108073984 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why Participate?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Participating in the Industry Experience Track is\u00a0a great way\u00a0to connect with peers from industry and academia, share your work with the Nordic HCI community, and learn from others across\u00a0different\u00a0sectors. It\u00a0is\u00a0a chance to explore\u00a0new approaches\u00a0to human-technology\u00a0interaction, gain insights into broader topics like product strategy and business model innovation, and prepare for what\u00a0is\u00a0ahead.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Accepted contributions gain international visibility through publication in the ACM Digital Library and become part of the ongoing dialogue between research and industry practice that defines the\u00a0NordiCHI\u00a0spirit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chairs<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ville Vakkuri, University of Vaasa, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ville.vakkuri@uwasa.fi<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Katja Sirvi\u00f6, University of Vaasa, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">katja.sirvio@uwasa.fi<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Heini Pensar, University of Vaasa, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">heini.pensar@uwasa.fi<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Timo Rossi, Jakamo, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">timo.rossi@thejakamo.com<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NordiCHI 2026 is the premier Nordic conference on Human\u2013Computer Interaction, bringing together researchers, designers, and practitioners from academia and industry. 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