HCAI‑EP'26 Conference on Human-Centred AI in Education & Practice - CfP
Keith Quille
Dear colleagues,
We are delighted to announce the Call for Papers and Posters for the HCAI‑EP'26 Conference on Human-Centred AI in Education & Practice, taking place in-person at Maynooth University, Ireland, on January 21–22, 2026. Organised by the Ireland ACM SIGCSE Chapter and supported by the Human-Centred AI Masters (HCAIM) initiative, this interdisciplinary conference brings together researchers, educators, technologists, and practitioners working at the intersection of AI, human-centred design, and education.
Submission Tracks
We invite contributions in three formats:
Full Papers
Deadline:
- Abstracts: September 5, 2025
- Full Submission: September 12, 2025
Length: Up to 6 pages + 1 page for references (ACM double column format)
Scope: Empirical or theoretical research and practice-based work with clear research questions, methodology, and critical reflection.
Review: Double-anonymous, peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published in the ACM Digital Library.
Deadline:
- Abstracts: September 5, 2025
- Full Submission: September 12, 2025
Length: 3–4 pages (including references, ACM double column format)
Scope: Early-stage research, student-led work, or pilot projects.
Note: Titles must end with “(Student Work)”, “(Work in Progress)”, or “(Pilot Findings)”. Accepted short papers will be published in the ACM Digital Library.
Round 1 Deadline: September 12, 2025 (Notification: September 26)
Round 2 Deadline: October 31, 2025 (Notification: November 10)
Length: 1-page abstract
Scope: New ideas, preliminary results, or work-in-progress suited for visual discussion.
Format: Printed posters will be presented in person; abstracts (the submission for each deadline, single page ACM double column format) will be published in the ACM Digital Library.
Topics of Interest
We welcome submissions across a range of domains that apply or explore human-centred AI, including but not limited to:
- AI pedagogy and curriculum design
- Fairness, transparency, XAI, and responsible AI
- Human-AI collaboration in education and industry
- Ethics, digital policy, and regulation (EU AI Act, ALTAI)
- AI tools for digital transformation in health, finance, climate, and more
- Inclusive design and accessibility
- Learning analytics and AI-driven student support
Submissions should, where appropriate, identify human-centred challenges, highlight UN Sustainable Development Goals, or align with responsible AI frameworks such as the EU AI Act and ALTAI.
Submission Portal & Guidelines
Please submit all abstracts and papers via EasyChair.
Author guidelines and templates are available at: https://hcai-ep.sigcseire.acm.org/2025/cfp/
We encourage participation from diverse disciplines and career stages, and warmly welcome international contributors. Please circulate this CFP to colleagues, collaborators, and students who may be interested. For questions, visit the website or contact the programme chairs
- Rajesh Jaiswal Rajesh....@TUDublin.ie
- Cathy Ennis cathy...@mu.ie
We look forward to your contributions and to welcoming you to Maynooth!
Warm regards,
HCAI‑EP ’26 Organising Committee
hcai-ep.sigcseire.acm.org
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