About

What is SIGCHI.be?
SIGCHI.be is the Belgian branch of SIGCHI, the premier international society for professionals, academics and students who are interested in human-technology and human-computer interaction (HCI).

We want to increase knowledge and awareness of HCI in its broadest sense, both within educational institutions and industry.

Who are we?
The starting committee of SIGCHI.be is made up of a mix of people from both industry and academia:
- Els Aerts, AGConsult
- Hans De Mondt, Alcatel
- David Geerts, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
- Karl Gilis, AGConsult
- Kris Luyten, Universiteit Hasselt
- Chris Raymaekers, Universiteit Hasselt
- Joannes Vandermeulen, Namahn
- Johan Verhaegen, Human Interface Group

So far, the scales are tipping over to the Flemish side. But that doesn’t mean we don’t welcome members from the Walloon region as well. So come on, you Walloons!

Why join SIGCHI.be?
SIGCHI.be wants to reach out to everyone who’s interested in HCI on a professional level.

Our web site and events will make sure you get or stay in touch with colleagues who share your interests and enthusiasm for HCI.

At our members-only events, the soon to be famous SIGCHI.be Interactions, you will have a chance to share your experiences with colleagues who share your enthusiasm for HCI.
Become a member

What do we do?
SIGCHI.be Kick-off
October 26, 2006
Members-only event with a HCI speed dating session (you’re curious, admit it!) and a talk by Joerka Deen, the president of our hugely successful colleagues of SIGCHI.nl.
Register and become a member

SIGCHI.be Open event
Spring of 2007
Open event where everybody’s invited. Besides exposure for our members we also plan to invite a number of international speakers.

Subscribe to our mailing list and we’ll keep you informed of the exact date.

SIGCHI.be Interactions
Winter of 2007/2008
Members-only event with demos, poster sessions and a number of internal speakers.
Subscribe to our mailing list and we’ll keep you informed of the exact date.