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HCI International News, Number 128, November 2024

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HCII 2025: Call for Participation

HCI International 2025, the 27th 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 Gothia Towers Hotel and Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre, Gothenburg, Sweden, 22-27 June.

HCII 2025 invites you to participate and contribute to the international forum for the dissemination and exchange of up-to-date scientific information on generic, theoretical and applied areas of HCI. The first three days of the Conference (22 - 24 June) will comprise ‘on-line’ parallel sessions for paper presentations, 'on-site' and 'on-line' Courses and ‘hybrid’ Workshops (allowing both 'on-site' and ‘on-line’ presentations. The Opening Plenary Session (evening of the 24th of June) and the parallel sessions that will take place between 25 - 27 June will run as 'hybrid' events (i.e., available 'on-site' and ‘on-line’ for presenters and participants).

All paper presentations and Courses will be recorded and will be made available 'on-line' to all registered Conference participants for one month after the end of the Conference.

Mark in your calendar the following important deadlines:

You may wish to download the Call for Participation in PDF format.

Conference papers are scientific articles presenting concepts and structures, models, research results, or findings showing how the demands of particular application areas shape the way generic research is translated into practical innovation. Present your scientific work to a large audience of HCI academics, researchers and professionals through a 20-minute presentation, in the context of a 2-hour thematic parallel session.

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 best contributions will be awarded! The best paper of each of the HCII 2025 Thematic Areas / Affiliated Conferences will be given an award. The best poster extended abstract (in the form of a short research paper) will also receive an award.  Each awarded contribution will receive a plaque, a certificate and one complimentary e-book of their choice from the six HCI book series.

Courses are offered free of charge to all registered Conference participants and are replacing Tutorials that were offered until HCII2024 upon an additional registration fee. They will be run either ‘on-site’ or ‘on-line’ between 22-24 June. Each course will run for 4 hours including a 30-minute break. Courses will be offered at introductory, intermediate or advanced level covering topics from the spectrum of the various areas of the Conference. No advance enrollment is required for attending a Course. Entrance in the ‘on-site’ Courses’ rooms will be on a first-come-first-served basis before the start of each Course. All Courses will be recorded. The recordings along with the Courses' handouts (in PDF format) will be available to all Conference participants for one month after the Conference. Course material should not contain sensitive, private, or proprietary information that should not be disclosed.

Workshops, to be organized as hybrid events, are intended to foster discussion and exchange of ideas on hot topics in the broader field of HCI. Authors of accepted submissions for a Workshop will be able to register to attend the specific Workshop, complimentary with their Conference registration.

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 designs will be selected by an international jury to be awarded prizes (GOLD - $1,000; SILVER - $500; and BRONZE - $250).

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.

The HCII 2025 Program for Student Volunteers will soon become available through the Conference website. Full-time College and University students from around the world 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 HCII 2025 Design Café, to be coordinated by Christine Riedmann-Streitz, will provide an opportunity for discussion and rethinking of important topics of global interest. Further information will become available, in due course, through the Conference website.

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HCII 2025: Susan Dumais will be the recipient of the 2025 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.

The recipient of the 'HCI MEDAL FOR SOCIETAL IMPACT' for 2025 and Keynote Speaker will be Susan Dumais, Technical Fellow and Director of the Microsoft Research Labs in New England and New York City, USA, and in Montréal, QC, Canada, and Adjunct Professor at the University of Washington, USA. The award ceremony, to be followed by her Keynote speech,  titled “Information Seeking and Sensemaking from Libraries, the Web, and Beyond”, will take place in the evening of 24 June 2025.

Abstract: In just a few decades, search has gone from being an arcane skill to something that is a core fabric of everyday life.  Today people use search to find a wide variety of information, monitor news and social media, understand medical conditions, learn new skills, buy things, etc.  Thus, it is increasingly important to provide an interdisciplinary and user-centered perspective on information systems that both enables people to articulate their information needs and make sense of results, and develops new interaction techniques and algorithms to support this. The keynote will summarize previous research and systems that mitigate the discrepancy between the vocabulary that authors use and how searchers express their information needs, illustrate the importance of representing context to improve search success, and look forward to new types of information systems that use richer natural language dialogs and proactively anticipate information needs.

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HCII 2025: 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 2025 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.

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HCII 2025: Registration - The Conference registration is open!

All registered conference participants are entitled to:

  • Conference proceedings in electronic format
  • access the 'hybrid' Opening Plenary Session and Keynote Speech
  • enter the Conference Reception (evening of the 24th of June)
  • participate in all parallel sessions
  • access the poster presentations
  • access the Exhibition
  • attend Courses
  • participate in Workshops (only for authors of accepted Workshop proposals)
  • enter the daily refreshment breaks between sessions (10:00 - 10:30 and 15:30 - 16:00)

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 ('on-site' or 'on-line').

The Conference registration is open!

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HCII 2025: Accommodation

The Gothia Towers Hotel and Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre is the Conference venue and the Gothia Towers Hotel is the official HCII 2025 hotel.

Located in central Gothenburg, right in the thick of things on Korsvägen, Gothia Towers is just a couple of blocks from the restaurants and nightclubs on fashionable Avenyn, close to the city center with excellent transport links, right next to Scandinavia’s biggest amusement park Liseberg, Universeum, Scandinavium and everything the entertainment district has to offer.

Together with the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Center it is one of Europe's largest fully integrated meeting places, and one of Nordic region's most attractive meeting places, by offering large experience areas, a first class hotel and many popular entertainment options.

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 2 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 (rates include breakfast, internet access and taxes).

Further information about accommodation is available through the Conference website.

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HCII 2025: Exhibition

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.

Detailed information about the HCII 2025 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.

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HCII 2025: Gothenburg - the cool city with great ideas and a green heart

Gothenburg, host city of the Conference, is a charming port city with a rich history and a big heart. Situated on the Swedish west coast, between Oslo and Copenhagen, the city prides itself on its environmental credentials. It has quietly built a reputation as a sustainable tourism destination. This compact, green, pedestrian-friendly city also has several thriving sectors, including life science, mobility, and cutting-edge technology. Here’s an introduction to next year’s host city, Gothenburg – a city made for meetings.

In the early 17th century, Sweden desperately needed a port to the rest of the world. In response, Gothenburg was founded. Thanks to its strategic location, it soon developed into Sweden’s most important hub for trade and industry. Today, the city stands in the middle of the largest and most extensive urban development in modern times and is known for its innovative power and sustainable work.

Hotspot for innovation and collaboration
Gothenburg fosters strong partnerships between businesses, academia and the public sector, creating a dynamic environment built on the key foundation of collaboration. The city is home to several large international companies, such as AstraZeneca ESSITY, Mölnlycke Healthcare, SKF and Volvo. Furthermore, it’s thriving academic landscape with two major universities forefronts the city’s inventive spirit. 10% of the population are students.

Gothenburg was the first city in the world to issue green bonds, aiming to stimulate investment in climate change solutions. And aiming for climate neutrality by 2030, Gothenburg has built a reputation as one of the world’s most sustainable tourism destinations. You will encounter a city where making sustainable choices is effortless — it just comes naturally.

It is the world’s most sustainable destination, seven years in a row (2016-2023), according to the Global Destination Sustainability Index. And in 2021, Lonely Planet added an additional sustainability award to this list when it unveiled its Best in Travel 2021 list, naming Gothenburg the world’s Best Sustainable City Stay.  95 percent of the city’s hotel rooms are environmentally certified and almost all public transport runs on renewable electricity!

Discover how Gothenburg residents, businesses, researchers, and municipalities collaborate in the Gothenburg Green City Zone to create an emissions-free and efficient transport system. By utilizing an innovative testing environment, they explore and develop the transport solutions of the future. Join them in this dynamic initiative as they explore new ideas, optimize proven methods, and lead several exciting projects. https://youtu.be/-ccGQY1th8M

City centered venue
Locals emphasize Gothenburg’s charm and a ‘small town in a big city’ feel. HCI International 2025 will take place right in the city center at the Gothia TowersHotel and the  Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre, conveniently located just 25 minutes from the airport and within walking distance of various local sights. Right on the venue’s doorstep are world-class restaurants, a lively cultural scene, green parks, trendy microbreweries and Swedish design. Nestled at the edge of Sweden’s western archipelago, it is also easy to reach the rugged coastline and appreciate the country’s unique flora and fauna.

Mecca for foodies
Gothenburg is a natural paradise for food lovers. Thanks to the cold, clean waters surrounding the city, fish and seafood are enjoyed at a quality that is hard to match. Blue seafood is increasingly popular and acts as a nutritional powerhouse while protecting our planet’s resources. Restaurants in Gothenburg include everything from Michelin-awarded gourmet food to imaginative street food, local craft beer and classic establishments. The chefs let the seasons reflect the menus with local ingredients, and vegetarian food is served everywhere.
Make sure to enjoy a fika -  a cup of coffee and something sweet, preferably a cinnamon bun. The Swedish tradition of ’fika’ has become a worldwide sensation, and for good reason.

Culture in Gothenburg.
Gothenburg offers an abundance of cultural experiences. The city buzzes with energy all year round, with a busy schedule of theater, opera, concerts, festivals, exhibitions and museums.
The many museums offer fascinating insights into art, culture and nature. Highlights include the triple Michelin-starred Gothenburg Museum of Art — one of Sweden’s top museums for Nordic art, the Röhsska Museum of Design and Craft, which has exhibitions on Swedish design history and the Museum of World Culture.
Another must-see attraction is World of Volvo. The experience center, deeply rooted in Volvo’s history, offers a mix of exhibitions, activities and music.
Experience a 360-degree breathtaking cinema journey through space, back in time and to places unreachable by humans at Wisdome, Sweden’s largest full-format visualization dome, housed at Universeum National Science Centre.
The people of Gothenburg love thrift shopping, and the circular economy is growing. International brands and local labels coexist side-by-side, and there are many renowned second-hand shops in the city.

Swedish nature – at your doorstep
Access to nature is easy in Gothenburg with its many green spaces, leafy city parks, nature reserves, vast lakes and stunning woodlands just around the corner.
The unique archipelago is reached by a short tram and ferry ride. With over 20 islands to explore, the Gothenburg archipelago is a must-see attraction all year round. Stroll along scenic coastal paths through charming fishing villages and enjoy the beauty of the nature reserves.

The warm-hearted people
People in Gothenburg are recognised for being friendly and having a relaxed attitude. In fact, the people can be considered one of Gothenburg’s main highlights. Sometimes, just being greeted with a simple smile can make your whole day, not to mention when you’re also pointed in the right direction.

Links:
Access the Official Visitor's Guide to Gothenburg
Explore Sweden's official website for tourism and travel information

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HCII 2025: World Usability Initiative 2024 Design Challenge Winners - Awards sponsored by HCII 2025

The 2024 World Usability Initiative (WUI) Design Challenge theme was "Designing for a Better World". Award winners were announced on World Usability Day, 14 November 2024:

  • Gold: Mobu - Enhancing Financial Literacy and Management through Goal-Directed Design and Gamification in Personal Finance Application, by: Phuong Lien To
  • Silver: “Recysack” Text-messaging System For Waste Pickers In Iran, by: Sahar Kourangbeheshti
  • Bronze: NaviBus-Reimagining Bus Rapid Transport System for visually impaired in India, by: Conscious Collective (Amitha Mohandas, Vishwa Desai, and Rishika Sood)

HCI International 2025 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 24th of June 2025.

The three award winners are also cordially invited, with complimentary registration, to present their work in a special hybrid session of the Conference on the 25th of June 2025.

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