Theme: Interaction in Nature, in the Wild, at the Summit
We are excited to invite you to contribute to the inaugural AlpCHI Demo Track, where ideas come to life. In line with this year’s theme — Interaction in Nature, in the Wild, at the Summit — we welcome submissions that embrace nature, wildness, remoteness, and the extreme, but also touch all themes relevant to HCI. Demos offer a unique opportunity to showcase prototypes, installations, systems, and artistic explorations that embody resilience, mindfulness, sustainability, and human connection with people and places.
At AlpCHI, demonstrations are central: we believe HCI should be experienced, not only described. Whether your work is a polished prototype, an experimental concept, or even a revisited demo from 20 or 30 years ago, if it invites interaction and sparks curiosity, it has a place at AlpCHI. Researchers, designers, artists, and practitioners worldwide are warmly invited to participate — you do not need to live or work in theAlpine region to contribute. Submissions beyond the main theme are equally welcome.
Submission Details
| Format | Short Paper (2-4 pages max., excluding references), using the ACM Conference Proceedings Primary Article Template in two-column format (LATEX/Overleaf: \documentclass[sigconf, review]{acmart}, Word). Submissions must be anonymized and use ACM Reference Formatting. |
| Additional Requirements | Include visuals (photos, sketches, or short videos) to illustrate the demo experience and setup. Submissions must be original; they cannot be published or under review elsewhere. |
| Review Process | Reviews focusing on interactivity, originality, and engagement. |
| Submission Portal | EasyChair: https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=alpchi26 |
Important Dates
| Full Paper Submission | November 14, 2025 (Anywhere on Earth) |
| Notification of Acceptance | December 5, 2025 |
| Camera-ready Deadline | December 12, 2025 (Anywhere on Earth) |
| Conference Dates | March 01 – March 05, 2026 |
Bring your ideas into the wild — show us, let us try, and make AlpCHI a summit of experiences!