CHIdeology 2026 Workshop
The CHIdeology 2026 Workshop is a specialized event dedicated to exploring the fragmented politics, values, and imaginaries within the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Organized by a team of experts including Felix Anand Epp, Matti Nelimarkka, Jesse Haapoja, Pedro Ferreira, Os Keyes, and Shaowen Bardzell, this workshop aims to provide a platform for critical discussions and analyses of ideological influences in HCI practices and research.
Key topics covered in the workshop include the examination of political and value-based underpinnings in HCI methodologies, the impact of diverse ideological perspectives on technology design, and strategies for addressing ideological fragmentation within the HCI community. Sessions are designed to foster in-depth conversations, encouraging participants to critically assess and navigate the complex ideological landscapes that shape human-computer interactions.
The workshop offers practical opportunities for networking among HCI professionals, researchers, and scholars. Attendees can engage in collaborative discussions, share insights, and build connections that may lead to future research collaborations. While specific details about an expo hall or notable speakers are not provided, the workshop's structure is geared towards interactive participation and knowledge exchange.
This workshop is ideal for HCI practitioners, researchers, and academics interested in understanding and addressing the ideological dimensions of their work. By attending, participants will gain valuable perspectives on how political and value-based considerations influence HCI, equipping them with the tools to critically evaluate and enhance their own practices in the field.
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Speakers(6)
Felix Anand Epp
Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Helsinki and Aalto University
Felix Anand Epp is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Design at Aalto University and the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki. Using design practice and in-situ research, he investigates how interactive technologies and sociotechnical imaginaries shape social life.
Jesse Haapoja
Postdoctoral Researcher at Aalto University and University of Helsinki
Jesse Haapoja is a postdoctoral researcher at Aalto University's Department of Computer Science and a visiting researcher at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Helsinki. His work has focused on social studies of algorithmic systems, with a recent interest in moral discourse and its relationship with ideologies on social media platforms and their users.
Matti Nelimarkka
University Lecturer at University of Helsinki and Aalto University
Matti Nelimarkka is a university lecturer at the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki and an affiliated researcher at Aalto University's Department of Computer Science. His work has focused on the intersection of politics and technology, both examining the construction of technology and the use of technology for political communication.
Os Keyes
Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Os Keyes is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. Their work frequently explores the political and ideological underpinnings of computing technologies, with a focus on questions of gender, disability, and race.
Pedro Ferreira
Associate Professor at IT University of Copenhagen
Pedro Ferreira is an Associate Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen. His work focuses on examining the discourses surrounding the design and deployment of technologies in different contexts, specifically the ways they construct users, tasks, and goals, often in tension with stated intentions.
Shaowen Bardzell
Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology
Shaowen Bardzell is a Professor in the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology. A common thread throughout her work is the exploration of the contributions of feminism, design, and social science to support the role of technology in social change.
Event Details
- Date
- April 15, 2026
- Location
- 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain
- ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
- Audience
- HCI practitioners, researchers, and academics
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