China Night at CHI 2026: Event Recap
China Night 2026
Event Recap
On April 14, 2026, China Night, organized by International Chinese Association of Computer Human Interaction (ICACHI), was held successfully during CHI 2026. ICACHI's annual ACM CHI event provides Chinese human–computer interaction researchers and practitioners worldwide with a platform for meaningful exchange and a bridge for academic–industry dialogue and cooperation.
Outside the China Night 2026 Venue
Continuing this mission, nearly 300 scholars, researchers, company representatives, and students from around the world gathered in Barcelona. Participants in human–computer interaction, AI, user experience, design, and related fields shared experiences and made connections in a relaxed, lively atmosphere, strengthening cohesion and belonging in the global Chinese HCI community.
Inside the China Night 2026 Venue
ICACHI President and Tsinghua University Professor Zhiyong Fu welcomed participants in opening remarks. Professor Zhiyong Fu reviewed ICACHI's development and community-building efforts. As the first international human–computer interaction organization initiated by Chinese scholars worldwide, ICACHI has long supported cross-regional cooperation, young scholars, and academic–industry exchanges.
Professor Zhiyong Fu also introduced ICHEC 2026, to be held in Macau on November 23–26, 2026, and encouraged more Chinese HCI scholars and practitioners to follow and participate in this international academic conference. He concluded by thanking participants, sponsors, partners, organizers, and volunteers for their longstanding support.
Remarks by ICACHI President and Tsinghua University Professor Zhiyong Fu
ICACHI board member and Tsinghua University Professor Chun Yu then shared experiences from many years at CHI. At his first CHI, hearing Chinese was rare; today, growing numbers of Chinese scholars and practitioners gather at events like China Night, reflecting the community's development. He encouraged everyone to exchange ideas, make friends, and enjoy this special opportunity to meet.
Reflections from ICACHI Director and Tsinghua University Professor Chun Yu
Sponsor representative Xinlei Zhang, head of Huawei Consumer BG's HCI Innovation Lab, presented the team's foundational human–computer interaction experience improvements and innovative R&D across Huawei's 1+8+N devices and HarmonyOS, including touch, keyboard and mouse, stylus, eye tracking, gestures, and multi-device collaboration.
Demonstrations showed Huawei's accumulated human–computer interaction expertise and sparked lively discussion. Xinlei Zhang expressed interest in working with universities and research groups worldwide and invited talented young scholars and students to join Huawei, connect industry and academia, and explore next-generation human–computer interaction device experiences.
Huawei Consumer BG HCI Innovation Lab Head Xinlei Zhang Presents Interaction Examples
The atmosphere grew increasingly lively during networking. Participants from universities, research institutes, and companies discussed research interests, academic experiences, industry practice, and possible collaborations. Many reunited with old friends and met new partners. For early-career scholars and students especially, China Night offered an open setting for stronger academic connections beyond the CHI program.
Networking Inside the Venue
Networking Outside the Venue
China Night 2026 succeeded through the active participation of everyone present and the support of sponsors, partners, organizers, and volunteers. This collective commitment sustains China Night as an important CHI platform connecting Chinese human–computer interaction researchers and practitioners worldwide.
ICACHI will continue promoting human–computer interaction exchanges and cooperation, deepening academic–industry dialogue, and helping more young scholars make their voices heard internationally.
Thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to meeting again at China Night 2027!