CHIna Night at CHI 2025: Event Recap
Event Recap
「CHIna Night」@ CHI 2025
On April 29, 2025, China Night, organized by International Chinese Association of Computer Human Interaction (ICACHI), took place successfully during CHI in Yokohama, Japan. Nearly 700 researchers, including Chinese scholars and participants from many regions worldwide, filled the venue in a lively atmosphere.
Remarks by ICACHI President Professor Zhiyong Fu
The event began at 6 pm, hosted by Tsinghua UniversityHaipeng Mi. Zhiyong Fu, president of International Chinese Association of Computer Human Interaction (ICACHI) and professor at Tsinghua University, reviewed the association's achievements over the past year in advancing Chinese human–computer interaction research worldwide, promoting cross-regional exchange, supporting young scholars, and strengthening the academic community.
Host Haipeng Mi (Left) and ICACHI President Zhiyong Fu (Right)
Association representatives also previewed the forthcoming International Conference on Human-Engaged Computing / ChineseCHI 2025 in Singapore in October 2025 (co-organizer: Singapore Management University), and Chinese CHI 2026 in Macau in November 2026 (co-organizer: City University of Macau).
Sponsor Huawei then welcomed human–computer interaction researchers worldwide and introduced its investments and latest achievements in human–computer interaction research and applications, demonstrating strong support for and willingness to collaborate with academia.
Huawei Representatives Present Their Latest Research: Gaze-Based Interaction
During open networking, participants enjoyed the organizers' varied food and drinks. Researchers held warm, lively discussions on shared interests, exchanged insights, and established collaborations in an international, diverse academic atmosphere.
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The event's success depended on the careful organization and on-site work of twenty-seven Chinese graduate-student volunteers from different countries, led by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)Xin Tong, and generous support and sponsorship from Huawei, Nanjing University, NEU HAI LAB, and others. Besides creating valuable opportunities for exchange and cooperation, it strengthened cohesion and belonging in the international human–computer interaction research community.
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China Night was not only an excellent academic gathering, but an important platform connecting researchers worldwide and encouraging academic innovation. We sincerely thank all participants, sponsors, and association members for their support and engagement!
We look forward to next year in Barcelona at CHIna Night at CHI 2026, meeting human–computer interaction scholars worldwide again and celebrating new achievements by Chinese researchers in human–computer interaction!
