The EduCHI Steering Committee invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from individuals or teams interested in hosting the EduCHI Symposium in 2027 or 2028.

EduCHI is an international symposium at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and education. The symposium grew out of an HCI Education Workshop at CHI 2018, and has been held annually since 2019, first in conjunction with the ACM CHI conference (2019-2023), and then as an independent event organized in cooperation with ACM SIGCHI (2024-2026). Proceedings have been published in the ACM Digital Library each year since 2022. 

EduCHI 2027 will be the first edition as a fully ACM SIGCHI-sponsored conference, and selected organizers will work with the Steering Committee and SIGCHI to meet conference guidelines and requirements.

At this stage, we are seeking brief, lightweight proposals to identify promising sites and organizing teams. Selected respondents will be invited to develop a more detailed proposal. Note that because SIGCHI sponsorship was confirmed recently, the timeline for 2027 is compressed, and selected organizers may need to move quickly on ACM paperwork following notification.

What We’re Looking For

We have historically used a three-day conference model, with one day for the pedagogy workshop and two days for paper presentations, but are open to other allocations that advance HCI educational research and build the HCI education community of practice. We are particularly interested in proposals that demonstrate:

  • Low- or no-cost conference venue (e.g., university-hosted space) that can accommodate 50-75 in-person attendees (EduCHI 2025 had 53 attendees, 32 in-person)
  • Affordable accommodation options for attendees
  • A commitment to high-quality hybrid participation that supports both in-person and remote paper presentations and attendance (as has been standard practice at EduCHI since 2022)
  • A location that is accessible, including:
    • International travel and visa accessibility
    • Disability access (venue and local infrastructure)

Experience with SIGCHI conferences or ACM processes is beneficial—especially for 2027—but not required.

Expression of Interest (2 pages maximum)

Please include:

  1. Organizing Team
    1. Names and affiliations of the proposed general co-chairs and local chairs
    2. Relevant experience (e.g., conference organizing, SIGCHI involvement)
  2. Preferred Hosting Year
    1. 2027, 2028, or either
  3. Proposed Location
    1. City, country, and proposed venue (if known)
    2. Why this location is a good fit for EduCHI
  4. Logistics
    1. Expected access to low/no-cost venue
    2. Accommodation affordability (general indication is fine)
    3. Capacity to support hybrid participation
    4. Any likely date constraints or preferred timing
  5. Accessibility Considerations
    1. Notes on visa accessibility and international travel
    2. Accessibility of the venue and local area

Timeline

  • 2027 (expedited process)
    • EOI submission deadline: May 31, 2026
    • Initial acceptance notification: June 15, 2026
    • Selected organizers proceed directly to TMRF development in coordination with the Steering Committee and SIGCHI
  • 2028 (standard process)
    • EOI submission deadline: May 31, 2026
    • Initial acceptance notification: June 15, 2026
    • Full proposal deadline: TBD
    • Final site selection: TBD

Submission

Please submit EOIs as a single PDF to [email protected] 

For any questions, please contact Colin M. Gray, EduCHI Steering Committee Chair ([email protected])