One of the cross-SIG collaborations SIGCHI has been working towards is the inaugural ACM AI Leadership Summit, taking place in Atlanta (USA) from August 30, 2026 to September 2, 2026. You can find more information about the event on this website: https://aisummit26.acm.org/ and read below.

We will share more details once the SIGs Day program is finalized. For now, please note that (a) the deadline for the Future Leaders of AI Doctoral Consortium is on May 24, 2026, and (b) attendance will be capped at approx. 500 (for the entire Summit), so you may wish to register early.

+++ACM AI Leadership Summit 2026 (Aug 30—Sept 2, Atlanta, USA)+++

Artificial intelligence is transforming every dimension of human knowledge, creativity, and collaboration. The inaugural ACM AI Leadership Summit 2026 convenes researchers, practitioners, industry leaders, educators, and policymakers to explore how AI can be developed and deployed responsibly to advance science and society. Across keynotes, panels, and interactive sessions, participants will examine frontier AI technologies, governance and ethics, workforce transformation, creative collaboration, and the rise of agentic systems. The Summit will build shared understanding and practical pathways toward AI that strengthens society, enriches culture, and expands human capability. Register by June 30 for discounted prices. We also invite submissions to the Future Leaders of AI Doctoral Consortium and the Papers Track. See below for more details.

Future Leaders of AI Doctoral Consortium

Deadline: May 24, 2026The Future Leaders of AI Doctoral Consortium will take place August 30, 2026, on Georgia Tech’s campus. It will provide a dedicated forum for doctoral students to engage with researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and more, at a formative stage of their careers. Through invited talks and discussions with peers and mentors, doctoral students will be equipped to reflect on their research directions, build community, and actively contribute to—and lead—the broader conversations of the ACM AI Leadership Summit.

To apply, students should submit a two-page position statement, CV, letter of recommendation, and indication of their main research area. Read more details and submit on our website.

Papers TrackDeadline: June 30, 2026We invite submissions to the Papers Track, which will showcase cutting-edge advances and forward-looking ideas in AI. This track brings together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to share recent breakthroughs, emerging methodologies, and visionary perspectives that will shape the future of AI. We invite two types of submissions: Breakthrough Impact Highlights and Visionary Papers. Submissions must be 4 pages (excluding references); they will be presented as posters and published in the summit’s proceedings following the event. More details and the submission portal are on our website.

The SIGCHI Exec will be holding several initiatives at CHI26 to celebrate our 2026 awardees and special recognition recipients, engage the SIGCHI community on key issues, recognize volunteer efforts, and build connections across local communities! Please see below for more details:

Thank a Volunteer!

We know that SIGCHI flourishes thanks to the efforts of hundreds of volunteers, if not thousands. We encourage you to take the time this CHI to “Thank a Volunteer” and send a note of appreciation their way. We've set up a webpage you can use to do so.

Events Schedule

SIGCHI Lounge Schedule

The space is shared with the Global Plaza. Chapter meetups are organized with the support of the CHI 26 Global Chairs and the SIGCHI VP for Chapters.

Location: Exhibit Hall (in the program: Area 1+2+3).

We're delighted to share the April issue of Voices of SIGCHI, our quarterly newsletter! In this issue, you’ll find:

• A tribute honoring the life of ACM's former CEO and President Vicki L. Hanson

• Updates on SIGCHI’s financial health

• A retrospective from Judy Olson on the early days of building the HCI community

• Thought-provoking posts from volunteers of ACM Interactive Health, the Research Ethics Committee, and Publications Committee

• Reflections on community-building and volunteer efforts around chapters, regions, mentorship, and HCI education

• Member spotlights showcasing the people and perspectives that shape SIGCHI

We hope you enjoy reading, and please be on the lookout for our open call for the July issue.