Generative UI Workshop Scheduled for CHI 2026 to Explore AI‑Driven Interface Design
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Workshop Announcement and Publication Details The Generative UI workshop will appear in the Proceedings of the Extended Abstracts of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems with a formal publication date of April 1, 2026 [1]. It is titled “What does Generative UI mean for HCI Practice?” and is slated for the upcoming CHI 2026 conference [1]. The announcement was released on April 1, 2026, confirming the workshop’s inclusion in the official CHI program [1].
Organizers and Leadership The event is coordinated by three researchers: Siân Lindley, Jack Williams, and Abigail Sellen, who are listed as both authors and organizers [1]. Their affiliations place them at the forefront of HCI research, lending credibility to the workshop’s focus [1]. The trio’s leadership signals a collaborative effort across academia and industry to shape generative UI discourse [1].
Scope and Objectives The workshop aims to examine how AI‑generated interfaces can underpin innovative, human‑centric experiences [1]. Participants are invited to envision future design practices and consider necessary evolutions in HCI theory and methodology [1]. Emphasis is placed on fostering interdisciplinary dialogue about the implications of generative UI for everyday technology use [1].
Format, Submissions, and Participation Limits The interactive program includes a pop‑up panel, creative ideation exercises, and collaborative artefact development, with outcomes to be shared online and potentially expanded into an Interactions or CACM article [1]. Prospective attendees may submit a two‑page position paper, a two‑page pictorial, or a two‑minute video via the workshop website [1]. Organizers expect roughly 35 participants, setting a clear cap to maintain an intimate, hands‑on environment [1].
Timeline
Jan 1, 2026 – Researchers publish a qualitative study of nine adults who rely on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), revealing nine distinct meeting‑phase communication strategies and urging designers of AI “digital twins” to embed safeguards such as transparent agent attribution and watermarking, because “most users lack experience preparing and reviewing AI‑generated dialogue” [2].
Apr 1, 2026 – The CHI 2026 extended abstracts release the announcement of the workshop “What does Generative UI mean for HCI Practice?” organized by Siân Lindley, Jack Williams, and Abigail Sellen, which aims to examine how generative AI can underpin innovative, human‑centric interface experiences [1].
May 2026 (planned) – The Generative UI workshop convenes at the CHI 2026 conference, featuring a pop‑up panel, creative ideation exercises, and collaborative artefact creation, with roughly 35 participants submitting two‑page position papers, pictorials, or two‑minute videos [1].
Mid‑2026 (planned) – Artefacts produced during the workshop are posted online and are slated for possible expansion into a peer‑reviewed article for ACM Interactions or CACM, extending the workshop’s impact on HCI practice [1].