We are co-organising MedCHI 2024

The call for papers is open until January 14, 2024. Professor Valentina Nisi, a member of the Interactive Technologies Institute, is part of the organising committee behind the Inaugural Workshop of the ACM-SIGCHI Mediterranean Committee (MedCHI). We are excited to announce the first public gathering of the newly established ACM-SIGCHI Mediterranean Committee (MedCHI) coinciding with […]

Best Papers at ICIDS 2023 Conference 

The Interactive Technologies Institute proudly participated in the 16th International Conference on Interactive Digital Storytelling (ICIDS) held in Kobe, Japan, from November 11-15, 2023. As the premier gathering for researchers and practitioners exploring digital interactive narratives, ICIDS provided a platform for ITI to showcase groundbreaking research and innovative projects.  Best Short Paper Winner   The Best […]

Best Poster in AR/VR Accessibility

Instituto Superior Técnico’s Department of Computer Science recently hosted the annual PhD DEI event, bringing together a diverse group of doctoral students from various stages in the Doctoral Program in Computer Science and Engineering and the Doctoral Program in Digital Media. Among the standout participants from the Interactive Technologies Institute (ITI), Noha Mokhtar emerged as […]

Doctoral Program in Digital Media

The Interactive Technologies Institute is an academic partner of the Doctoral Program in Digital Media, which joins the efforts of the University of Porto, the New University of Lisbon and the University of Lisbon. The Doctoral program uniquely blends the Humanities, Fine Arts, Economics, Sciences, and Engineering disciplines, offering a rich, multidisciplinary perspective on digital […]

We are at IASDR 2023

The Interactive Technologies Institute has secured a strong presence at the International Association of Societies of Design Research (IASDR) Congress 2023. It is a highly anticipated global gathering of design researchers, scholars, and practitioners set to be a transformative event in the design world. This year’s edition is hosted in the vibrant city of Milan, […]

ACM 3rd International Conference on Information Technology for Social Good: Fostering Positive Societal Impact through Interactive Technologies

Dates: September 6-8, 2023 Location: Lisbon, Portugal The realm of technology has long been a catalyst for change, driving innovations that reshape how societies function. The ACM 3rd International Conference on Information Technology for Social Good (GoodIT 2023) is set to convene in Lisbon, Portugal, from September 6 to 8th, 2023. This conference, hosted by […]

We are going to Designing Interactive Systems

The Interactive Technologies Institute is once again marking its presence at one of the most relevant conferences in Computer Science. The Designing Interactive Systems (DIS) 2023 takes place at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh (USA) from the 10th to the 14th of July. The DIS conference is “the premier international arena where designers, artists, psychologists, […]

Summer internships with the HCI leaders in Portugal

The Interactive Technologies Institute wants to allow young students to experience the field of Human-Computer Interaction, contributing to their academic excellence from an early stage. Therefore, we invite highly-motivated students to apply for a research assistant position running this Summer. We offer 12 Summer Internships (BIIC) starting on June 1, 2023, with a fixed duration […]