BayCHI CHI conferences provide an opportunity for people in Computer Human Interaction to get together socially and intellectually, to learn from each other, share ideas and swap stories.
Local groups provide some of the same stimulation and support.
The CHI conference also relies on local volunteers for both the operational and technical side of the conference. These volunteer activities as well as attendance at the conference helps form personal connections between the local group and the larger CHI community. The next CHI conference will be in Vancouver in mid April 1996 so it seemed an opportune time to check in with the local group. David Darvill is the chair and provided me with a glimpse of the history, background and current plans of the group. If you are from Vancouver, and not already a member of VanCHI, this is a great time to get involved with the group, and, of course, attend the conference.