Asia SIGCHI Committee · HCCS · BRAC University CSE · ACM SIGCHI Dhaka Chapter
HCI Winter School 2027
Five days of learning, mentoring, and collaboration in Human-Computer Interaction
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Deadline: 18 October 2026, 11:59 PM (UTC+6)
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About the school
A five-day residential HCI learning program.
HCI Winter School 2027 is a five-day residential learning program in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and User Experience (UX). It will bring together participants from Bangladesh and other Asian countries and territories to strengthen research and practice, exchange ideas, and build connections across the region.
The school combines invited research and industry talks, hands-on workshops, mentoring and research feedback, research-to-practice discussions, collaborative activities, and networking. Participants will also have opportunities to engage with the local academic, industry and social context of Bangladesh, subject to the final program.
The school is organized by the Asia SIGCHI Committee (ASC), Human-Centered Computing and Society (HCCS), the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at BRAC University, and the ACM SIGCHI Dhaka Chapter.
Who should apply
Eligibility at a glance
Applications are open to undergraduate and graduate students, early-career researchers and academics, research staff, and industry practitioners interested in HCI, UX, human-centered technology, or closely related areas.
Full eligibility details- Currently based in Bangladesh or another Asian country or territory (including independent applicants).
- SIGCHI membership — student or professional membership.
- Available for the full residential program: arrive 14 January evening, depart 20 January morning.
- Prior formal HCI training is not required; show clear interest in the field.
SIGCHI membership (student or professional)
If you do not yet have SIGCHI membership, use the ACM & SIGCHI Membership Campaign faculty interest form or manage membership at SIGCHI.
Why join Winter School
What you will gain
Methods you can use
Hands-on learning in qualitative and quantitative HCI and UX research methods.
From problem to insight
Practice in defining HCI problems, connecting research with practice, and communicating research insights.
Research and industry views
Research and industry perspectives on emerging HCI topics, plus mentoring and peer feedback.
A regional network
Connections with participants and mentors from across Asia, supporting future exchange and collaboration.
The Five Days
What the week looks like
Arrive. Meet.
Keynote, research conversations, and time to meet the rest of the cohort.
People and contexts
Research and UX methods, including field-oriented work.
From evidence to insight
Analysis, experiments, and framing problems together.
Design, build, challenge
Newer HCI topics, human-AI interaction, and views from both research and industry.
Say it, then keep going
Project feedback, research communication, and plans after the school.
Timeline
Important dates
Key milestones for applications, selection, and the residential school.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 10 October 2026 |
| Application deadline | |
| Selection and travel-support decisions | By 23 October 2026 |
| Participation confirmation | By 26 October 2026 |
| Invitation and visa-support letters | From 24 October 2026 onward, after participation confirmation |
| Arrival and check-in | 14 January 2027, evening |
| Winter School | 15–19 January 2027 |
| Check-out and departure | 20 January 2027, morning |
Why we stay on campus
Learn together. Eat together. Keep talking after the workshops end.
Selected participants receive accommodation for the official residential period, from check-in on 14 January through check-out on 20 January, meals during the official program, and access to planned school and social or cultural activities. There is no registration fee.
Participant supportLast year's school
This Winter School follows the 2025 HCI Summer School in Bangkok.
In June 2025 the Asia SIGCHI Committee ran the first HCI Summer School in Asia, at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok. It was for early-career researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates in the region, and it was mainly academic.
The ASC Seasonal School Framework from that work names two kinds of school: a Summer School that is more academic, and a Winter School that is more industry-facing, with company visits, case studies, and speakers from both academia and industry. HCI Winter School 2027 is the Winter School in that pair.
The HCI Summer School 2025 was truly an unforgettable experience! I loved the diversity of topics, the high quality of the speakers, and the interactive workshops that allowed hands-on learning.Summer School 2025
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Submit by 18 October 2026, 11:59 PM (UTC+6).
HCI Winter School 2027
15–19 January · BRAC CDM & RS Campus, Savar
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