Provocations Talks
We invite members of the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) community to take part in the Provocations Track at OzCHI 2025. This special track is designed to challenge assumptions, critique existing practices, and push the boundaries of HCI research and practice. If you have a bold vision, a critical perspective, or a call to action that the community needs to hear, we encourage you to submit an expression of interest to be a speaker in our Provocations session.
About the Provocations Session
The Provocations session will feature thought-provoking talks from established HCI researchers and practitioners. Each speaker will have a platform to present ideas that disrupt the status quo, highlight overlooked perspectives, or propose new directions for the field. We are looking for talks that:
- Challenge prevailing assumptions and methodologies in HCI
- Present bold visions for the future of interaction design, technology, or research
- Critique dominant trends, practices, or structures within the field
- Advocate for new approaches to HCI
- Bring attention to urgent, emerging, or underexplored issues in HCI
We welcome a diversity of perspectives across academic, industry, and creative practice domains. Talks should be engaging, provocative, and designed to spark lively discussion among the OzCHI audience.
Submission Guidelines
To express your interest in speaking at the Provocations session, please submit a short proposal (approximately 300–500 words) that includes:
- A title for your talk
- A summary of your key argument or provocation
- A brief bio highlighting your relevant experience
Submissions should be sent to provocations.chair@ozchi.org by 4th August 2025. Selected speakers will be notified by the 25th of August.
Join Us in Shaping the Conversation
This is an opportunity to influence the future of HCI by engaging the community in critical and forward-thinking discussions. We look forward to your provocations!
For any inquiries, please contact the Provocations chairs: Eduardo Velloso (eduardo.velloso@sydney.edu.au) and Jarrod Knibbe (jarrod.knibbe@uq.edu.au)