2026 – German HCI @ CHI in Barcelona, Spain

This year’s CHI conference will take place in Barcelona, Spain (13–17 April 2026). To honor the tradition of the German HCI event, this website will feature details on this year’s publications from the labs within the German HCI community.

Publications

We’ll start collecting publications in mid-January through a dedicated form. A link to the form will be provided here.

Participating Labs

As in previous years, this edition relies on the collective efforts of all labs willing to contribute. Please contact contact@germanhci.de if you would like to be involved.

German HCI Event

We’re currently planning the usual German HCI event. Stay tuned 🎉 Updates will follow here.

Organizing Team

The organization of all activities surrounding the 2026 German HCI event is a notable team effort involving volunteers from various labs. Here, we would like to thank all the people involved. Get in touch anytime if you’re interested in contributing.

Lead Organisation

  • Clara Sayffaerth (LMU Munich) – Lead
  • René Schäfer (RWTH Aachen University) – Lead
  • Sukran Karaosmanoglu (University of Hamburg) – Lead

Lead Advisors

  • Anke Reinschlüssel (University of Konstanz) – Advisor / German HCI Editorial Board Liaison
  • Johannes Zagermann (University of Konstanz) – Advisor / German HCI Editorial Board Liaison

Venue

  • Katja Krug (TU Dresden)
  • Paul Preuschoff (RWTH Aachen)

Website and Videos

  • Tobias Wagner (Ulm University)
  • Heiko Müller (OFFIS – Institute for Information Technology, Oldenburg)
  • Christopher Lazik (HU Berlin)
  • Lukas Rambold (HPI Berlin)

Design

  • Felix Heisel (TU Bergakademie Freiberg)

Social Media

  • Anke Reinschlüssel (University of Konstanz)
  • Johannes Zagermann (University of Konstanz)
  • Lea Schirp (RWTH Aachen)