Apple presented the new research at the annual ACM (Association of Computing Machinery) CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, which took place in Barcelona, Spain, from April 13 to 17. We are proud to once again sponsor this conference, which brings together the scientific and industrial research communities focused on human-computer interaction. Below is an overview of Apple's participation at CHI 2026.
Below is a schedule of Apple-sponsored presentations, demos, and events at CHI 2026.
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Stop by the Apple booth during show hours at CHI 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. All times listed are CEST (local 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
- On Friday. April 17: 10:00 – 12:00
Schedule
Tuesday, April 14
Wednesday, April 15
AirPods Pro 3: Design and Fit
Apple's booth will feature a hands-on demo of AirPods Pro 3, highlighting the human-centered research behind its redesigned fit. Backed by analysis of over 10,000 3D ear scans and over 100,000 hours of user research spanning Human Factors, Biomechanics, Acoustics, and Industrial Design, the demo invites participants to experience first-hand the improved fit, acoustic signature, and Active Noise Cancellation. The goal is to start a conversation about what it really means to design a wearable that can accommodate the full diversity of the human body.
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
WritersJason Wu, Amanda Swearngin, Arun Krishna Vajjala**, Alan Leung, Jeffrey Nichols, Titus Barik
WritersGaurav Jain†‡, Leah Findlater, Cole Gleason
WritersPriyan Vaithilingam, Alan Leung, Jeffrey Nichols, Titus Barik
Jeffrey Bigham is a 2026 SIGCHI Academy Inductee.
Titus Barik is the Chairman of the CHI 2026 Subcommittee.
Abdelkareem Bedri, Jeffrey Bigham, Regina Cheng, Sunnie SY Kim, Eldon Schoop, Griffin Smith, Jeremy Warner, and Jason Wu are the CHI 2026 Joint Committee Chairs.
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 CHI 2026 reviewers.
