Within the framework of the “Week of Digital Technologies and Intelligent Systems,” the Chilean Conference on Computing and the Ibero-American Conference on Human–Computer Interaction are held, together with specialized workshops open to the community.

The Collaborative Network to Support Teaching-Learning Processes in the Area of Human-Computer Interaction at the Ibero-American Level (HCI-COLLAB), within the framework of the 12th Ibero-American Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (12JIHC´26), is pleased to invite the academic, scientific, and professional communities to participate in this event and submit articles under the thematic axis: “Contextual Adaptability: The User as the Core of Interactive and Intelligent Software.”

In the current convergence between software and Artificial Intelligence (AI), the user’s context has become a critical variable in the design of meaningful experiences. Functional interfaces are no longer sufficient; today, software is required to be capable of perceiving, interpreting, and dynamically adapting to people’s environments, cognitive states, and situational preferences. The 12JIHC’26 will provide a forum to explore how AI enables the capture and processing of this rich contextual information in order to create hyper-personalized systems that not only react to commands but also proactively anticipate user intentions. The conference seeks to analyze the development of interactive software that understands “who, where, and when” interactions take place, ensuring accurate and ethical responses that respect privacy and enhance human capabilities in complex scenarios.

In addition to the main theme of 12JIHC´26, the event’s areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

Researchers, professionals, and students are invited to submit long papers (only in English) for the main session, and long or short papers (only in English) for Workshops. Submissions must follow the general guidelines below:

• Originality: Papers must be original work, not previously published or under review elsewhere.
• Thematic Relevance: Priority is given to work addressing problems or developments in HCI in the context of emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence. Related research in areas such as accessibility, interface design, multimodal interaction, UX/usability, AI ethics, or AR/VR is also welcome.
• Methodological Rigor: Papers must demonstrate sound scientific methods, whether through experimental design, systematic literature review, or innovative prototype development.
• Contribution: Submissions should demonstrate a clear contribution to the state of the art in HCI.

Long Papers presenting significant research results, case studies, or well-founded discussions that provide new evidence on HCI.

• Length: 10 to 15 pages, including references and appendices.
• Must be written in English and submitted anonymously (no author names included).
• Must follow Springer's Word template.
• Must be submitted via: Microsoft's Conference Management Toolkit.

Short articles presenting preliminary results, case studies, or discussions that provide evidence on HCI applications:

• Length: 8 to 10 pages, including references.
• Must be written in English and must be anonymous. Don't include the authors' name in the document.
• Must follow Springer's Word template.
• Must be submitted via: Microsoft's Conference Management Toolkit.

Note: At least one author of each accepted paper must register and present at a technical session.

The articles will be evaluated through a double-blind peer review process conducted by an international committee of experts in Human-Computer Interaction and related areas. Each paper will have a minimum of three independent reviewers to ensure impartiality. In the event of significant discrepancies between evaluations, a senior member of the scientific committee will perform a meta-review to issue a final decision, ensuring a fair assessment based on methodological consistency and the relevance of the paper.

If the paper is accepted, the authors will receive a detailed report with the reviewers' comments, and it will be mandatory to incorporate the suggestions to improve the final version. Compliance with these modifications will be verified by the committee before publication in the conference proceedings or submission to related journals. This rigorous review process aims to maintain the scientific quality of the event and promote the advancement of knowledge in human-computer interaction, especially in the context of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence.

Some outstanding works among the accepted full papers in both the Main Track and the Workshops of 12JIHC'26 will be selected for publication in Springer, in the Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) series. This selection will be based on academic quality, methodological rigor, and contribution to the field of Human-Technology Interaction and Artificial Intelligence. Selected papers will receive greater visibility and recognition in the international scientific community.

Those papers that are not part of the Special Series in Springer will be published in the Conference Proceedings edited by the Universidad de Talca with an ISBN, ensuring their dissemination through the institutional platform.

Additionally, some authors of both long and short papers may be invited to present extended versions of their works for possible publication in specialized indexed journals focused on Research and Technological Development. This invitation will be based on thematic relevance and the impact of contributions, allowing authors to submit their research to recognized journals noted for their rigor and focus on human-computer interaction and artificial intelligence. The aim is to promote the dissemination of innovative results on high-impact platforms and strengthen the dialogue between academia and industry.

Below are the journals participating in the event:

• Technology Magazines
• International Journal of User-System Interaction (IJUSI)
• CLEI Electronic Journal
• IEEE-RITA – Ibero-American Journal of Learning Technologies
• Applied Sciences, Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Internet of Things
• Next-Generation HCI Education: Innovative Pedagogy, Validated Assessment, and Global Perspectives

CMT acknowledgment: The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.