ICHEC 2025: AMA Student Mentoring Lunch Program Applications Open
Conference Overview
Organized by International Chinese Association of Computer Human Interaction (ICACHI), the International Conference on Human-Engaged Computing (ICHEC 2025, formerly Chinese CHI) will take place November 21–23, 2025 at Singapore Management University in Singapore. The themes are Inclusion, Intelligence, and Connection.
Student Mentoring Lunch Program
Ask Me Anything (AMA)
Student Mentoring Lunch Program
We are pleased to introduce the ICHEC 2025 Ask Me Anything (AMA) Student Mentoring Lunch Program.
The program aims to broaden access to resources for students and early-career researchers, helping them join the ICHEC community and develop careers in human–computer interaction. It offers in-depth research discussions in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where participants can connect with mentors and peers.
This year's AMA Student-Mentor Lunch Program will take place in person during conference lunch breaks on November 21 and 22. It offers in-depth mentoring for undergraduate and master's students and doctoral students, enabling them to ask academic mentors and experienced human–computer interaction researchers about ongoing work and career opportunities.
We are delighted to introduce the ICHEC 2025 Ask Me Anything (AMA) Student Mentoring Lunch Program!
The goal of this program is to provide early-career students and researchers with broader access to resources that will help them navigate the ICHEC community and their broader career in Human-Computer Interaction research domain. The primary objective is to offer opportunities for in-depth research discussions while fostering an environment where participants can connect with mentors and peers in a friendly and casual atmosphere.
This year's Student Mentoring Program will be held in-person as an AMA Student-Mentor Lunch Program during the conference lunch breaks on Nov 21th and 22th. This is an in-depth mentoring opportunity for undergraduate, Master's and Ph.D. students, where you will have the chance to ask questions, discuss your ongoing research, or talk about career development opportunities with faculty mentors and senior HCI researchers.
Event Details
- Time
- During lunch on Day 1 and Day 2 of ICHEC 2025.
- During the lunch breaks on Day 1 and Day 2 of the ICHEC 2025 conference.
- Format
- We will match you with a preferred mentor. You will have lunch with the mentor and one or two other students, enjoying approximately one hour of open conversation.
- We will match you with a preferred mentor based on your choices. You will have lunch with your mentor and 1-2 other students for an informal discussion lasting approximately one hour.
How to Sign Up
Participation is by invitation. Interested students must apply through the online questionnaire below before the deadline.
Participation in this program is by invitation only. Interested students must submit an application via the online form before the deadline.
Application Form
https://forms.gle/ap4epBJXbJ8VDrBY6
Information Required in the Online Application
Required Information（via the online form）
- Name
- Affiliation
- Degree Program and Year
- Bachelor's, master's, or PhD program, and current year of study
- Bachelor, Master, or PhD, and current year of study
- Preferred Communication Language
- English/Chinese
- English/Chinese
- Research Interests
- CV
- No more than two pages
- 2-page max
- Benefits Statement
- Briefly explain what support you hope to gain from this program
- Please briefly describe what you hope to gain from this program.
- Question for Mentor
- What question would you most like to ask your mentor over lunch?
- “What question would you ask your mentor during lunch?”
Important Dates
- Application Deadline
- November 10, 2025
- Notification of Decision
- November 14, 2025
Selection Process and Important Information
- Selection: After the deadline, the Student Mentoring Program Committee will review all applications. Priority goes to applicants likely to benefit most from guidance. We will also seek diversity in students' backgrounds, research areas, and geographical distribution.
- Allocation: To ensure diversity, we may limit the number selected from the same institution or supervisor.
- Confidentiality: All application materials will remain strictly confidential. Personal information will be used only to review applications and arrange the program and will not be disclosed to third parties.
- Important: The program forms part of ICHEC 2025. Invited participants are responsible for their own conference registration, travel, and accommodation costs.
- Selection Process: After the deadline, all applications will be reviewed by the Student Mentoring Program committee. Our goal is to support students who will benefit most from this opportunity. The selection process will prioritize these applicants while also aiming for diversity in student backgrounds, research topics, and geographic locations.
- Seat Allocation: To ensure diversity, we may limit the number of accepted students from the same institution or research advisor.
- Confidentiality: All your application materials will be kept strictly confidential and will only be used for the review and organization of this program.
- Important Note: The Student Mentoring Program is a part of the ICHEC 2025 conference. All invited participants are responsible for their own conference registration, travel, and accommodation costs.
Contact Us
Please contact us if you have any questions.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Dr. Xin Tong, HKUST (GZ)