Join a community of researchers and practitioners mapping responsible AI use in HCI—and co-authoring a professional code of conduct for the GenAI era.
As Generative AI (GenAI) embeds into HCI workflows, balancing efficiency with accountability is critical. The “vibe coding” era and AI-assisted analysis have widened the “accountability gap.” This half-day hybrid workshop at CHIWork 2026 in Linz, Austria seeks to professionalize GenAI-augmented workers by defining ethical “co-thinking,” shifting beyond simple disclosure toward intellectual autonomy.
We welcome both academic researchers with position papers and industry/HCI practitioners with AI disclosure statements. The workshop is designed as a safe, reflexive space where participants can openly share negative experiences, AI fatigue, and moments of ethical friction.
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Submission deadline — Track 1 & Track 2 (AoE) [rolling acceptance — early submissions reviewed sooner] | |
| Final acceptance notifications | |
| June 22, 2026 (Monday) | Workshop day — CHIWork 2026, Linz, Austria |
All deadlines are Anywhere on Earth (AoE).
For researchers who want to present their work at the workshop. Papers should explore accountability, tool critique, AI dependency, de-skilling, or responsible practice in HCI workflows. Accepted authors get a dedicated presentation slot.
sigconf two-column format (template provided)For industry professionals, CHI practitioners, and researchers who want to reflect on and share their personal GenAI use. No prior research required—lived experience is the contribution. A short paragraph is enough; our framework is there if you want to go deeper.
We provide pre-configured templates for both tracks in the ACM sigconf two-column format (the same format used for CHIWork full papers). Use the Overleaf template to get started immediately, or download the GitHub repo if you prefer to work locally.
All accepted Track 1 position papers will be published on arXiv—this is our open-access proceedings. The Overleaf template already includes a workshop identification header that will appear in your compiled PDF.
After uploading to arXiv, please email the lead facilitator with your arXiv link so we can list it on the Accepted Papers page.
While Track 2 participants are free to structure their disclosures as they see fit, we provide the following thematic framework to guide reflexive accounts of GenAI integration. Move beyond simple disclosure toward a deep reflection of agency, accountability, and “co-thinking.”
Characterize your GenAI usage across these phases of HCI work:
A structured template for Track 2 is included in the Overleaf project. You may also submit in any readable format (PDF, Word, plain text).
The organizing committee will review submissions for thematic fit, reflexivity, and contribution to workshop discussion.
Rolling acceptance: We review submissions as they come in. Early submissions may receive decisions before the May 31 deadline, so you can register for CHIWork 2026 with confidence.
Track 2 privacy: We understand that reflecting on AI use can be sensitive. When submitting a disclosure statement, you can choose to publish it publicly, publish it anonymously, or keep it private (shared only during the workshop).
CHIWork registration is required to attend the workshop. All participants must register for CHIWork 2026 via the official conference registration system. You may choose full-conference or one-day registration.
In-person capacity is capped at 25 participants. Remote/hybrid participation is supported: we will provide Zoom access and ensure remote attendees can fully engage via shared notes and moderated discussion. Mohammed Almutairi coordinates our remote track.
Modality: The workshop is primarily in-person (Linz, Austria), with a dedicated remote cohort. Joining instructions for remote participants will be shared with accepted attendees at least one week before the workshop. For questions about the hybrid/remote format, contact Mohammed Almutairi at malmutai@nd.edu.
All accepted position papers will be published open-access on arXiv. Workshop discussion notes and any synthesized outputs (e.g., a draft Professional Code of Conduct) will be shared via this website and/or OSF after the event. We intend to invite interested participants to co-author a joint publication following the workshop.
We are committed to making this workshop accessible to all participants. Please contact hgs52@cornell.edu for any accessibility requests. You can also reach the CHIWork accessibility team at deia@chiwork.org.
This workshop is designed as a safe, inclusive, and reflexive space. Accepted participants will be asked to commit to a Workshop Code of Ethics that:
We especially encourage participants from diverse career stages—students, postdocs, junior faculty, industry practitioners, and senior researchers—and from global and underrepresented communities in HCI.
Reach out to Hauke Sandhaus (Lead Facilitator) at hgs52@cornell.edu or Pooja Prajod (Paper Chair) at Pooja.Prajod@cwi.nl with any questions about submissions, participation, or the hybrid format.