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.
A defining feature of AlpCHI is its commitment to inspiring locations. Each conference will take place within a 50 km radius of a mountain at least 2,026 metres above sea level (adding one meter each year), offering participants the opportunity for a scenic hike before or after the event.
The first edition of AlpCHI 2026 will take place at the Congressi Stefano Franscini by ETH Zürich from Sunday, March 1st, 2026, to Thursday, March 5th, 2026, in lovely Switzerland.
AlpCHI will serve as a regional flagship event that celebrates HCI research and emphasises the importance of community-building and hands-on interaction.
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, and bridge the gap left by the digital shift, offering a space where researchers can connect meaningfully.
AlpCHI aspires to cultivate a mindful, open, and resilient HCI community. By reconnecting research to nature, people, and local surroundings, we aim to imagine futures that are sustainable, humanistic, and grounded.
AlpCHI is not just about working on the top — it’s about rethinking HCI from the ground up.
Important Dates
| Track | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Full Papers → | October 10, 2025 |
| Revisiting HCI Research “Back to the Future” → | October 31, 2025 |
| Demos → | TBA |
| Workshops → | rolling until December 6, 2025 |