Apple is presenting new analysis on the annual ACM (Affiliation of Computing Equipment) CHI Convention on Human Components in Computing Programs, which takes place in individual in Barcelona, Spain, from April 13 to 17. We’re proud to once more sponsor the convention, which brings collectively the scientific and industrial analysis communities targeted on human-computer interplay. Beneath is an summary of Apple’s participation at CHI 2026.
Beneath is the schedule of Apple-sponsored shows, demos, and occasions at CHI 2026.
Soar to a bit:
Cease by the Apple sales space throughout exhibition hours on the CHI 2026 venue in Barcelona, Spain. All instances listed in CEST (native time):
- Monday, April 13: 10:30 – 16:30; CHI Reception 18:00 – 19:30
- Tuesday, April 14: 10:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday, April 15: 10:00 – 17:00
- Thursday, April 16: 10:00 – 17:00
- Friday. April 17: 10:00 – 12:00
Schedule
Tuesday, April 14
Wednesday, April 15
AirPods Professional 3: Design and Match
Apple’s sales space will function a hands-on demo of AirPods Professional 3, spotlighting the human-centered analysis behind its redesigned match. Backed by evaluation of over 10,000 3D ear scans and greater than 100,000 hours of consumer analysis spanning Human Components, Biomechanics, Acoustics, and Industrial Design, the demo invitations individuals to expertise the improved match, acoustic seal, and Lively Noise Cancellation firsthand. The purpose is to spark dialog about what it actually means to design wearables that may accommodate the total range of human anatomy.
Demo schedule:
- Monday, April 13: 18:00 – 19:30
- Tuesday, April 14: 15:45 – 18:00
- Wednesday, April 15: 12:45 – 14:15
- Thursday, April 16: 12:45 – 14:15
AuthorsJason Wu, Amanda Swearngin, Arun Krishna Vajjala**, Alan Leung, Jeffrey Nichols, Titus Barik
AuthorsGaurav Jain†‡, Leah Findlater, Cole Gleason
AuthorsPriyan Vaithilingam, Alan Leung, Jeffrey Nichols, Titus Barik
Jeffrey Bigham is a SIGCHI Academy Inductee in 2026.
Titus Barik is a Subcommittee Chair for CHI 2026.
Abdelkareem Bedri, Jeffrey Bigham, Regina Cheng, Sunnie S. Y. Kim, Eldon Schoop, Griffin Smith, Jeremy Warner, and Jason Wu are Affiliate Subcommittee Chairs for CHI 2026.
Jeffrey Bigham, Cole Gleason, Leah Findlater, Lilian de Greef, Fred Hohman, Avery Mack, Jeff Nichols, Dominik Moritz, Eldon Schoop, Griffin Smith, and Shruti Palaskar are reviewers for CHI 2026.
