ACM Human-Computer Interaction Conference (CHI) 2026

Apple is presenting new research at the annual ACM (Association of Computing Machinery) CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, which takes place in person in Barcelona, Spain, from April 13 to 17. We are proud to again sponsor the conference, which brings together the scientific and industrial research communities focused on human-computer interaction. Below is an overview of Apple’s participation at CHI 2026.

Below is the schedule of Apple-sponsored presentations, demos, and events at CHI 2026.

Jump to a section:

• Schedule
• Demo
• Accepted Papers
• Acknowledgements

Schedule

Stop by the Apple booth during exhibition hours at the CHI 2026 venue in Barcelona, Spain. All times listed in CEST (local time):

• Monday, April 13: 10:30 - 16:30; CHI Reception 18:00 - 19:30
• Tuesday, April 14: 10:00 - 18:00
• Wednesday, April 15: 10:00 - 17:00
• Thursday, April 16: 10:00 - 17:00
• Friday. April 17: 10:00 - 12:00

Demo

AirPods Pro 3: Design and Fit

Apple’s booth will feature a hands-on demo of AirPods Pro 3, spotlighting the human-centered research behind its redesigned fit. Backed by analysis of over 10,000 3D ear scans and more than 100,000 hours of user research spanning Human Factors, Biomechanics, Acoustics, and Industrial Design, the demo invites participants to experience the improved fit, acoustic seal, and Active Noise Cancellation firsthand. The goal is to spark conversation about what it truly means to design wearables that can accommodate the full diversity of human anatomy.

Demo schedule:

• Monday, April 13: 18:00 - 19:30
• Tuesday, April 14: 15:45 - 18:00
• Wednesday, April 15: 12:45 - 14:15
• Thursday, April 16: 12:45 - 14:15

Accepted Papers

Acknowledgements

Jeffrey Bigham is a SIGCHI Academy Inductee in 2026.

Titus Barik is a Subcommittee Chair for CHI 2026.

Abdelkareem Bedri, Jeffrey Bigham, Regina Cheng, Sunnie S. Y. Kim, Eldon Schoop, Griffin Smith, Jeremy Warner, and Jason Wu are Associate Subcommittee Chairs for CHI 2026.

Jeffrey Bigham, Cole Gleason, Leah Findlater, Lilian de Greef, Fred Hohman, Avery Mack, Jeff Nichols, Dominik Moritz, Eldon Schoop, Griffin Smith, and Shruti Palaskar are reviewers for CHI 2026.