ITI CHI Talks Return in March with Insightful Discussions on Research, Ethics, and Innovation

The ITI CHI Talks are back. The first session of 2025 will take place on March 14, from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM, and will be available both in person—on Funchal Island and in Lisbon—and remotely.

This edition brings together three ITI researchers presenting their latest work, alongside a special guest speaker who will provide valuable insights into Pre-Award Guidance for research funding.

Meet the Speakers

🔹 Luísa Seixas – Navigating Research Funding: ITI’s Pre-Award Guidance & Resources
A researcher, curator, and transdisciplinary project author, Luísa is a senior manager at ITI, specifically at Bauhaus das Velas do Mar and LoGaCulture. She will share strategies on identifying funding opportunities, crafting competitive proposals, and navigating institutional requirements.

🔹 Filipe Tomé – Eidolon: Exploring the Complexities of Prolonged Grief Disorder Through a Digital Game
A researcher at ITI/LARSyS as part of the eGameslab project, Filipe holds a PhD in Media Arts and specializes in game design. His presentation will explore how emotionally challenging video games can raise awareness of Prolonged Grief Disorder and create meaningful experiences for players.

🔹 Patrícia Piedade – Towards Neuroqueer Spatial Justice: A Critical Literature Review of Public Space Technologies for Neurodivergent Populations
With a background in HCI and neurodiversity research, Patrícia will discuss how technology can support neurodivergent needs in public spaces. She will advocate for participatory co-creation to promote neurodivergent joy and enhance accessibility in urban environments.

🔹 Ana Henriques – A Feminist Care Ethics Toolkit for Community-Based Design
A PhD student at ITI/LARSyS, Ana’s research examines the intersections of ethics, feminist HCI, and community-based work. She will introduce a practical toolkit designed to embed feminist ethics into participatory design, helping researchers and communities navigate ethical challenges collaboratively.

Why Attend?

This session is a unique opportunity to gain fresh perspectives on human-computer interaction, ethics, and innovative research methodologies. Engage with leading researchers, explore thought-provoking discussions, and join a dynamic intellectual community.