ICHEC 2026: Call for Artworks
Conference Overview
Organized by International Chinese Association of Computer Human Interaction (ICACHI), the International Conference on Human-Engaged Computing (ICHEC 2026) will be hosted by City University of Macau and held November 23–26, 2026, at Wynn Macau in Macau, China. The themes are Inclusivity, Experience, and Innovation.
We invite artists, designers, researchers, students, and practitioners in related fields to submit artwork proposals to the ICHEC 2026 human–computer interactionconference's Art Gallery track. We particularly encourage works enabling hands-on participation and interaction.
The ICHEC 2026 Art Gallery aims to create an inclusive interdisciplinary platform showcasing outstanding art that responds to Inclusivity, Experience, and Innovation. It explores interactive installations, digital art, interface prototypes, smart product demonstrations, wearables, immersive experiences, experimental audiovisual works, material exploration, games, and other interactive forms. Within this thematic framework, the exhibition encourages meaningful exchange, expands experiential boundaries through inclusion, and reconfigures relationships among art, design, and technology through innovative practice.
Scope and Formats
We welcome, but are not limited to, the following formats:
- Inclusive interactive interfaces and prototypes
- Immersive experiential installations
- Innovative human–AI collaborative artifacts
- Affective computing interactive installations
- Interactive and multimedia works integrating culture and technology
- Other innovative interactive experiences
Submission Guidelines
Please submit through the following portal:
https://www.ichec2026.com/zh-CN/cfp/
Each submission must include:
- Artwork abstract: An A4 PDF of no more than four pages containing the title, author information, and an artist statement explaining the ideas, creative context, relationship to the conference theme, process, and related research.
- Static images: At least one image showing the artwork, at a minimum resolution of 800 × 600 pixels.
- Video: Authors are encouraged to provide a video up to two minutes long for review only. Submit an MP4 under 100 MB or include a link, such as YouTube or Vimeo, in the proposal.
- Technical specifications and requirements: A PDF without a page limit; illustrations may be included. Describe implementation, installation space, approximate dimensions, special arrangements, potential risks, and mitigation. List any special power, network, light-blocking, or audio requirements.
- Authorization statement: Upon acceptance, authors must authorize the ICHEC 2026 organizing committee to exhibit the work and use it in related publicity and communications.
Submissions are non-anonymous, and each artwork may be submitted only once. A panel of track chairs will review submissions.
At least one author must register and demonstrate the work in person during the exhibition.
Important Dates
- Submission deadline: September 30, 2026
- Acceptance notification: October 10, 2026
- Exhibition installation completed: November 22, 2026
- Exhibition date: November 23, 2026
- All deadlines are 23:59 AOE
Assessment Criteria
- Thematic relevance and artistic or academic quality: Close alignment with Inclusivity, Experience, and Innovation.
- Interactive experience: Meaningful creative or critical engagement that fosters inclusive human–computer interaction.
- Innovation: Clear originality in concept, technology, expression, or interaction.
- Feasibility: Safe, convenient installation at the venue with stable, reliable technology.
Contact
Art Gallery Chairs:
Qingchuan Li | Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen
Siqian He | University of Science and Technology Beijing
Yuan Xiong | City University of Macau
For details, visit the official website:
ichec2026.com
For questions, contact:
We look forward to presenting your creative artworks in Macau!
Call for Artworks
Conference Overview
The International Chinese Association of Computer Human Interaction (ICACHI) is delighted to announce that the International Conference on Human-Engaged Computing (ICHEC 2026) will be hosted by the City University of Macao and held at Wynn Macau, Macao, China, from November 23rd to 26th, 2026. The conference theme is “Inclusivity, Experience, Innovation”.
We cordially invite practitioners, researchers, and students in art, design, and related fields to submit artwork proposals for the Art Gallery of the ICHEC 2026. Submissions that enable active participation and interaction by attendees are especially encouraged.
The ICHEC 2026 Art Gallery aims to establish a highly inclusive interdisciplinary platform to showcase outstanding artistic creations that respond to the conference theme "Inclusivity, Experience, Innovation". It explores a wide range of interactive installations, digital art, interface prototypes, intelligent product demonstrations, wearable devices, immersive experiences, experimental audiovisual works, material explorations, games, and other forms of interactive experiences. Within this thematic framework, the goal of the exhibition is to foster meaningful exchanges among participants, broadening the boundaries of experience through inclusivity, and reconfiguring the relationships among art, design, and technology through innovation.
Call for Submissions
We welcome submissions including, but not limited to, the following forms of work:
- Inclusive interaction interfaces and prototypes
- Immersive experience installations
- Human-AI collaborative and innovative artifacts
- Affective computing interactive installations
- Interactive and multimedia works integrating culture and technology
- Other innovative interactive experiences
Submission Guidelines
Please complete your submission via the submission portal below:
https://www.ichec2026.com/zh-CN/cfp/
Each submission must include:
- Artwork Abstract: A document (PDF format) of no more than 4 A4 pages, including: artwork title; author information; artist statement describing the ideas behind the work, creative background, relevance to the conference theme, as well as the creative process and related research.
- Still Image: At least one still image of the submitted artwork with a resolution of no less than 800×600 pixels, to present the visual appearance of the work.
- Video: In addition, artists are strongly encouraged to submit a video of up to 2 mins in length for review purposes only. In this case, authors must provide less than 100MB (in MP4) or provide a link (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo) in the proposal document.
- Technical Specifications and Requirements: A PDF document (no page limit, may include diagrams) detailing the technical implementation of the work, installation space requirements, approximate dimensions, special setup needs, as well as any potential risks and their management plans. Special requirements such as power supply, network, light blocking, sound, etc., should also be listed.
- Authorization: After the artwork has been officially accepted, the author's group will be required to submit an authorization statement for the use of the artwork to the Chinese CHI Committee for online and offline exhibition and dissemination.
Submissions are non-anonymous.
At least one author must standard register for the conference and present the work on-site during the exhibition period.
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: 2026.09.30
- Notification: 2026.10.10
- Exhibition Setup Deadline: 2026.11.22
- Exhibition Dates: 2026.11.23
- All deadlines are 23:59 AoE (Anywhere on Earth).
Evaluation Criteria
- Relevance to Theme and Artistic/Academic Quality: The work should closely align with the conference theme of Inclusivity, Experience, Innovation.
- Interactive Experience: It should provide a meaningful creative or critical participatory experience, fostering inclusive human-computer interaction.
- Innovativeness: The work should demonstrate clear innovation in concept, technology, form of expression, or mode of interaction.
- Feasibility: The work must be safe and easy to deploy on-site at the conference, with stable and reliable technical implementation.
Contact & Inquiries
Art Gallery Chairs:
Qingchuan Li｜ Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen
Siqian He｜ University of Science and Technology Beijing
Yuan Xiong｜ City University of Macau
For more details, please visit the official website:
ichec2026.com
If you have any questions, please contact the following email address:
We look forward to the presentation of your creative art works in Macao!