ACM Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction

**What is SIGCHI?** The ACM Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (SIGCHI) is the world's largest association of professionals who contribute towards the research and practice of human-computer interaction (HCI). We are an interdisciplinary group of computer scientists, software engineers, psychologists, interaction designers, graphic designers, sociologists, multi-media designers, information scientists, and anthropologists, just to name some of the domains whose special expertise come to bear in this area. What brings us together is a shared understanding that designing useful and usable technology is an interdisciplinary process, and when done properly it has the power to transform lives. **Who is SIGCHI?** Anyone who attends or has attended any of our conferences or chapter events is welcome to see themselves as part of the SIGCHI community. You can additionally become a paid member, which has its costs and benefits, as listed on our Membership page. SIGCHI embraces a community that includes students and professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, including but not limited to academia and industry. Though the US has large representation, SIGCHI is increasingly establishing its global presence, with more than 50% of its members outside of the US. SIGCHI is a volunteer-run organization and offers many volunteering opportunities. You can volunteer to help organize a conference, run a chapter, or contribute on one of SIGCHI’s committees and/or working groups. To volunteer at the conference or chapter level, you can reach out to the conference/chapter leaders directly. To volunteer with SIGCHI committees and/or working groups, you can consider our Open Call for Volunteers.