Registration Open: Hackathon for Human-Centered Design of Large Language Model Interfaces (7–8 August 2026)

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Dear Sigchi Members,

Greetings from the IIIT Pune ACM SIGCHI Student Chapter!

We are pleased to invite students from your institution to participate in
the Hackathon for Human-Centered Design of Large Language Model Interfaces,
organized by the IIIT Pune ACM SIGCHI Student Chapter in collaboration with
the IIT Bombay ACM SIGCHI Student Chapter, and supported by ACM SIGCHI.

Event Details

📅 Dates: 7–8 August 2026
🕒 Duration: 24 Hours
📍 Venue: Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Pune

This interdisciplinary hackathon brings together students, researchers,
designers, developers, and AI enthusiasts to design innovative, accessible,
and human-centered interfaces for Large Language Models (LLMs).
Participants will work on real-world problem statements, including
challenges relevant to India, while applying the principles of
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), accessibility, trust, and responsible AI.

Highlights

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   Keynote Address by Prof. Anirudha Joshi (IDC, IIT Bombay) on Critical AI
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   Expert mentorship from academia and industry
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   Human-Centered AI and HCI-focused problem statements
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   Networking opportunities with researchers and practitioners
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   Participation certificates for all participants
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   Prize Pool of USD 600

Team Size: 2–4 members

Registration Fee (for selected teams):

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   ₹472 per team (none ACM / SIGCHI member)
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   ₹118 per team (Teams with at least one valid ACM / SIGCHI member)

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/t8QJcs2CQv1r2PX77

Event Website: https://sigchi-hackathon-iiitp.vercel.app/

Registration Deadline: 30 July 2026

We would be grateful if you could circulate this invitation among your ACM
chapter members, students, faculty, and interested participants. We welcome
students from all disciplines who are passionate about designing the next
generation of human-centered AI experiences.

For any queries, please feel free to contact:

Roshni Sahoo
📞 +91 91376 49761

Saurav Dabhade
📞 +91 96233 28182

We look forward to your participation and hope to welcome teams from your
institution to IIIT Pune.

Warm regards,

Organizing Committee
Hackathon for Human-Centered Design of Large Language Model Interfaces
IIIT Pune ACM SIGCHI Student Chapter
In collaboration with IIT Bombay ACM SIGCHI Student Chapter

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