Bringing HCI scholars from the Alpine region and beyond together

AlpCHI is the inaugural Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) conference of the Alpine region. Designed as an annual or biennial event, AlpCHI aims to bring together researchers, industry professionals, and academics to exchange ideas and explore new developments in HCI.

The first edition of AlpCHI 2026 will take place at the Congressi Stefano Franscini by ETH Zürich between Sunday, March 1st, 2026, to Thursday, March 5th, 202,6 in lovely Switzerland.

AlpCHI will serve as a regional flagship event that celebrates HCI research and emphasizes the importance of community-building and hands-on interaction. The conference will aim to bridge the gap left by the digital shift, offering a space where researchers can connect meaningfully. If you want to get invovled, get in touch with us organizers and simply drop us (or one of us) an Email or meet us at ACM CHI 2025 in Japan.

The idea for AlpCHI was first discussed within the SIGCHI Switzerland chapter of the ACM, building on a long-standing idea by Denis Lalanne to establish such a conference. Whether as an independent event or by hosting established SIGCHI conferences such as MobileHCI, DIS, CHI or others, AlpCHI provides a regional forum that is accessible, community-driven, and fosters collaboration. The goal is to create a sustainable conference landscape while strengthening the local HCI community. A defining feature of AlpCHI is its commitment to inspiring locations. Each conference will take place within a 50 km radius of a mountain that is at least 2,026 metres (each year adding one meter) above sea level, offering participants the opportunity for a scenic hike before or after the event.