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 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 above sea level, offering participants the opportunity for a scenic hike before or after the event.
If you would like to get involved or learn more, please reach out to the organisers.