Submit to CHIWork 2026

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.

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.”

The organizing committee will review submissions for thematic fit, reflexivity, and contribution to workshop discussion.

1. Prepare your submission using the appropriate template above.
2. Export your paper as a PDF.
3. Submit via the Google Form below (link will appear when submissions open).
4. Track 1 authors: also submit to arXiv after acceptance (see instructions above).

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 (venue constraint). 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.

Outcomes & dissemination

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.

Accessibility

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:

• Protects privacy and confidentiality during discussions and in any publication of materials.
• Encourages open sharing of negative experiences, ethical friction, AI fatigue, and difficult moments.
• Respects diverse perspectives on what “responsible” AI use means across contexts.
• Ensures that personal stories and examples are not attributed without explicit consent.

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.