The main objectives of 8WoSI² are:

• Promote and foster multidisciplinary collaboration, the exchange of ideas, and shared experiences among specialists from different areas, such as computing, artificial intelligence, human-technology interaction, interactive experience design, and more.
• Disseminate and present recent research results and technological developments in the field of intelligent interactive systems, including applications in education, health, automotive industry, entertainment, industrial processes, and more.
• Explore new technological trends and emerging topics such as generative artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, extended reality, metaverse, multimodal interfaces, adaptive systems, inclusive technologies, sustainable technologies, bioengineering and health technologies, automation, advanced robotics, and beyond.
• Establish collaborative links among professionals, academia, industry, and/or government.
• Consolidate the work carried out in previous editions of the workshop, contributing toward scientific and technological development in Intelligent Interactive Systems in Latin America.

Artificial Intelligence & HCI:

• Application of AI in conversational interfaces (chatbots, virtual assistants).
• Personalization and content recommendation using machine learning algorithms.
• Emotion analysis and facial recognition in interactive systems.
• Natural language–based interaction and AI-generated language.

Virtual, Augmented, and Extended Reality (VR/AR/XR):

• Immersive environments for education, training, and simulation.
• Natural interfaces in VR/AR/XR (gestures, voice, eye-tracking).
• Challenges and advances integrating VR/AR/XR into everyday life.
• Interactive narratives and serious games in extended reality.

Hybrid Technologies and Wearables:

• Integration of wearable devices and biosensors into interactive systems.
• Wearable technologies for health monitoring and real-time feedback.
• Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) for direct interaction.

Intelligent Systems and Context:

• Context-aware and adaptive proactive systems.
• Ubiquitous computing and its impact on daily interaction.
• Interactive systems sensitive to context with situational learning.

Social and Assistive Robotics:

• Robots as interactive agents in educational, therapeutic, and service environments.
• Behavior design and interaction for social robots.
• Ethical considerations and societal acceptance of assistive robotics.

Evaluation of Intelligent Systems:

• Advanced methods for assessing usability and effectiveness in intelligent systems.
• Techniques for evaluating multisensory experiences.
• Validation of AI-based systems and predictive algorithms.

New Methodologies and Tools in HCI:

• Collaborative design tools and rapid prototyping environments.
• New methodologies for user-centered design in complex environments.
• Innovations in the development process of interactive systems.

Ethics in Intelligent Interactive Systems:

• Ethical considerations in the design of AI-based interactive systems.
• The social and ethical impact of intelligent systems in everyday life.

Specialized Applications:

• Application of interactive systems in areas such as health, education, entertainment, commerce, and industry.

The 8WoSI² workshop includes a variety of activities such as:

• Presentations of research papers, exhibitions of articles, and posters about recent projects, including theoretical, experimental, and applied studies.
• Practical workshops and interactive sessions where tools and methodologies for developing intelligent interactive systems are explored.
• Demonstrations of prototypes and innovative tools developed by participants.

The workshop is aimed at:

• Researchers and academics working in areas related to human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, and interactive systems.
• Undergraduate and graduate students interested in research and development of interactive/intelligent technologies.
• Technology professionals who wish to share and/or learn about advances and trends in intelligent interactive systems.
• Enthusiasts and curious individuals interested in learning more about the possibilities and applications of these technologies in everyday life.

The 8WoSI² aims to establish itself as a reference forum in Latin America for disseminating and discussing research in intelligent interactive systems. It is expected that the workshop will promote new collaborations, inspire the development of innovative projects, and help build a strong and active community in this field.

With its focus on exploring technological frontiers and promoting interdisciplinary dialogue, 8WoSI² positions itself as a key event for advancing human–computer interaction and integrating artificial intelligence into interactive systems.