What is HCI?
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is a discipline that studies the design of interactive digital systems to ensure they are both useful and usable. Research and practice in HCI is a significant enabler of the digital revolutions we witness and experience in our everyday use of digital technologies.
What is AfriCHI?
AfriCHI is a pan-African HCI conference that aims to increase African engagement in the practice and study of HCI, Interaction Design, and User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) fields. It is a platform to showcase the rich tapestry of African contributions from practical applications to theoretical insights.
Who are the AfriCHI community?
The AfriCHI community consists of people from various backgrounds, including interaction designers, UI/UX practitioners, information architects, software engineers, human factors experts, information systems analysts, and social scientists interested in understanding the impact of digital technology on African societies and the world at large.
AfriCHI Conferences over the years
2025
Re-Centering African Wisdom in HCI
Cairo, Egypt
2023
Beyond Limit
East London, South Africa
2021
Inclusiveness and Empowerment
Maputo, Mozambique
2018
Thriving Communities
Windhoek, Namibia
2016
Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers
Nairobi, Kenya