Workshops

We have opened submissions for Round 2 of workshop submissions.

AfriCHI 2025 Industry Workshop Trackinvites practical proposals and hands-on experiences that focus on fostering industry engagement and collaboration in the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), UI/UX,AI, and other emerging technologies. This year, we invite industry participantsto submit proposals for workshops that aim to share practical knowledge and foster discussions on the latest trends in product and service designs, UX/UI design best practices, and AI interface designs, among others. Where possible,the workshop offerings should aim to align with the AfriCHI 2025 theme: “Re-centering African Wisdom in HCI.”

It is important to emphasize that, unlike courses track, a workshop should emphasize initiating discussions of timely topics and be oriented to hands-on, real-world applications and solutions. We highly encourage workshops that can provide opportunities for industry and academic professionals, and stakeholders from organizations.

Track Objectives:

• Discuss the latest industry-focused innovations and trends especially those that address challenges unique to African contexts.
• To facilitate collaboration between industry professionals, researchers, and the communities they serve.
• Promote practical knowledge-sharing and skill-building in HCI.
• Foster partnerships between industry stakeholders and the African HCI community.

Suggested Topics for Workshop

• Practical applications of UX in African industries(e.g., agriculture, healthcare, education).
• Emerging technologies in HCI (AI, IoT, AR/VR) with relevant real-world use cases.
• User experience design tailored to African markets and communities.
• Digital transformation strategies for businesses inAfrica.
• Use cases of ethical design practices for inclusive technology development.
• Industry-driven approaches to sustainability through UX solutions.
• Career development for professionals in the technology sector.
• Human-centered AI that prioritizes societal impact in African contexts.

Workshop Format
‍Proposals should outline interactive formats designed to engage participants actively through hands-on activities, case studies, demonstrations, or collaborative problem-solving sessions. Workshops may be half-day in-person events at the conference venue. One author from every accepted industry workshop proposal must register for and attend the conference to present their workshop.

‍Submission Guidelines
‍The Workshop submissions for Round 2 do not have to be academically styled but should be written in English and include no more than 8 pages (excluding references). Submissions should use the official conference template(single column).

‍Workshop Proposals should include:

• Workshop Title and Objectives: Clearly state the focus of the workshop and its relevance to industry participants.
• Organizers’ Information: Names, affiliations, expertise, and background in HCI or related fields.
• Proposed Format: How the workshop will be conducted
• Target Audience: Specify the intended participants (e.g., UX designers, software developers, business leaders).
• Activities: Outline interactive activities to engage attendees
• Expected Outcomes.

‍Review Process (Chair-reviewed / Curated)

Proposals will be reviewed based on their potential to attract participants, foster practical engagement, and contribute to the conference attendees. The review criteria include the relevance of the topic to industry needs and challenges,the interaction and practicality of the workshop format, and the potential for fostering partnerships between industry stakeholders and the African HCI community.

If need be, carefully chosen workshops will be curated by the conference leaders to provide a rich experience for industry attendees

Important dates
‍All times are in Anywhere on Earth (AoE) time zone.

Round 1

• 2nd March 2025 – Submission deadline
• 5th April 2025 – Notification to authors (Accept or Reject)
• 15th July 2025 – Camera-ready deadline for accepted submissions.

Round 2

• Ist July 2025 – Submission deadline
• 15th July 2025 – Notification of acceptance

Workshop Co-chairs

• Marly Muudeni Samuel (Glasgow School of Art)
• Olutoyin Olaitan (Walter Sisulu University)
• Rosetha Kays (Namibia University of Science and Technology)

Contact information:
For questions or further details about submitting aproposal, Workshops@africhi2025.org