Changing local SIGs at CHI 2002

Abstract

For the last 5 years a meeting for Local SIGs representatives has been organized at the CHI conference. The Local SIGs workshop’s main goals are to give Local SIGs representatives a chance to meet and share their experiences and also talk about the Local SIGs/SIGCHI relationship. Although chapters have different goals, constituencies, activities and represent geographical areas varying from cities to a whole country, the chance to exchange experiences and ideas is very fruitful and can help leaders in coordinating their local groups. CHI Local SIGs are an important part of SIGCHI/ACM and the workshop allows Local SIGs to bring forward their needs, priorities, expectations and discuss their relationship to SIGCHI.