After a successful inaugural conference last year, I'm super excited to get to to work on our second edition of @spiritedcollective.bsky.social's annual conference, #SPIRITED26. Please fill out the quick form below to share your preferences on date/timing/format & volunteer to join the OC! 🤩

SPIRITED Collective@spiritedcollective.bsky.social · 3mo ago

📣 Are you a researcher or practitioner whose work or personal interests relate to religion, spirituality, and interactive technology design? 📣 Conference planning for SPIRITED'26 is underway, and we need your input! Take 60 seconds to fill out this form right now: forms.gle/uvnKgab8529u...

So this was fun! ❤️ 🎶

Tom Williams@tomwilliams.phd · 9mo ago

3. My Mines colleague @estellesmithphd.bsky.social, a longtime singer and comedian, roasting AI in song.

We had a wonderful turn-out at our inaugural SPIRITED'25 conference yesterday. I couldn't be more grateful for such a wonderful team and event. 🥲 PS. If you're at @chi.acm.org @acm-cscw.bsky.social @acm-ethics.bsky.social @acm.org, check out @spiritedcollective.bsky.social!

SPIRITED Collective@spiritedcollective.bsky.social · 9mo ago

At the inaugural SPIRITED'25 conference, 50+ attendees listened in on 20+ fascinating talks. Thanks to the OC! General Chairs: Michael Hoefer, C. Estelle Smith PC: Sara Wolf, Shadi Nourriz, Shelby Pitts Comms: Gabriela Abdalla, Brett Halperin Accessibility: Elizabeth Buie Technology: Sarah Cooney

As a member of the #CHI2026 and #CSCW2026 PCs, I just want to say **thank you to ALL of you who have pulled through to write thoughtful, constructive reviews this year!!!** 🙏 My team is grateful for all of your comments, too---even though the To-Do list just got a bit longer!! 😅😅😅

So, the conference is over, but I received a few more join requests for the @acm-cscw.bsky.social starter pack. We can keep using this resource moving forward, so let's welcome more new folks to the pack! go.bsky.app/SPumuMT @srajtmajer.bsky.social @mako.cc @mhmud-fwzi.bsky.social

We at the SPIRITED Collective will be hosting our first annual conference a few weeks from now. Register now for this free, virtual conference to hear about ongoing work at the intersection of interactive technology design and religion/spirituality!

SPIRITED Collective@spiritedcollective.bsky.social · 9mo ago

📢 Join us for the First Annual Conference on Spirituality, Religion, and Interactive Technology Design (SPIRITED ’25), a free online event happening on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM MST. FREE registration here: 👉 spiritedhci.org/annual-confe...

📢 Join us for the First Annual Conference on Spirituality, Religion, and Interactive Technology Design (SPIRITED ’25), a free online event happening on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM MST. FREE registration here: 👉 spiritedhci.org/annual-confe...

I am excited to present our work about expanding models of spiritual care into online communities this afternoon in the Gjendine room (Level 0) at #CSCW2025 in Bergen, Norway from 2:30-4:00pm. I'd love to see you there!

Proud to be standing among this awesome group of people!

ACM CSCW@acm-cscw.bsky.social · 10mo ago

📸 Honoring the core organizing team behind CSCW 2025 for their exceptional behind-the-scenes work that made the conference possible! #CSCW2025

Loving the history angle at the #CSCW2025 keynote!

🇳🇴 Ok, ok, one more big warm Norwegian hallo to a few new #CSCW2025 Starter Pack members, this time, from the hotel in Bergen! 🇳🇴 go.bsky.app/SPumuMT Welcome to: @srishtigupta.bsky.social @ankolika.bsky.social @myrlewko.bsky.social @duri-long.bsky.social @yuukiabe.bsky.social @psychehe.bsky.social

The. Best.

ACM CSCW@acm-cscw.bsky.social · 10mo ago

The #sauna #crew at #CSCW2025 are heating up 🔥 (and then cooling down 🧊) boatloads of fun! (Yes, that water is freezing cold.)

I had an **enormously** wonderful time at our floating sauna on the fjord excursion for #CSCW2025 last night with some lovely humans. If you weren't able to get in on the group reservations, you can book individually here: www.citysauna.no (PS. No one was hurt in the making of this film. 😂😂😂)

Please use our official Starter Pack to follow many #CSCW2025 authors all at once before the in-person conference begins! go.bsky.app/SPumuMT Share this link far and wide to help everyone gather here! 👏 Complete this form to be added to the Starter Pack in the future: forms.gle/KeAMnuxbYXV3...

On our way to Norway!! 🇳🇴 🇳🇴🇳🇴 See you all soon at #CSCW2025

Alright, one last big push for new #CSCW2025 Starter Pack Members! go.bsky.app/SPumuMT 🔥 Please join me in welcoming everyone! 🔥 @rocher.lc @davidnemer.com @maria-murray.bsky.social @lukeguerdan.bsky.social @morganklauss.bsky.social @jcho-hci.bsky.social @laurenmarietta.bsky.social

When I'm not busy running community events at #CSCW2025, I'll be presenting this wonderful paper next week on behalf of my entire research team who made this possible! This is in the Tuesday afternoon session (14:30 – 16:00) on "TECHNOLOGY’S ROLE IN PALLIATIVE CARE." Come say hi! 👋

ACM CSCW@acm-cscw.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Spiritual struggles are widely shared online, but professional spiritual care has lagged behind. 🌱 A #CSCW2025 study with 22 chaplains explores how care principles can move online, proposing a “Care Loop” to link community & institutional care. More here:

More new members to welcome to our #CSCW2025 Starter Pack! Can't wait to see many of you in-person soon in Bergen. 🇳🇴 @cyberlyra.bsky.social @lkurek.bsky.social @mara-ulloa.bsky.social @muitanprasert.bsky.social 🔥 go.bsky.app/SPumuMT 🔥

More new members for our #CSCW2025 Starter Pack. Welcome one, welcome all--it's so good to see you here.🦋 @yifan95.bsky.social @airilampinen.bsky.social @yian3.bsky.social @ananta-c.bsky.social @hsakaa.bsky.social @namangupta.bsky.social go.bsky.app/SPumuMT

Let's go, #CSCW2025! With the virtual and in-person conference only *days* away, we've got more new members onboard in the Starter Pack! go.bsky.app/SPumuMT Please welcome: @rachelfadler.bsky.social @riyasinha.bsky.social @nsehgal.bsky.social @preranak15.bsky.social @francoisch.bsky.social 🔥🔥🔥

🥾🌲 While you’re in Bergen for #CSCW2025, why not join a group hike up Mount Fløyen? (~2 hrs roundtrip) 📅 Date: October 18/19th 📝 Register interest by TODAY, Sept 30th 👉 forms.gle/S1VR2SKW4q7d... A relaxed way to connect with the community and enjoy the views over the city!

RSVP for CSCW 2025 Weekend Activities (October 18-19)

During October 18-19, the workshops will be underway. If you're arriving to Bergen early for fun or for a workshop, please join our community events! RSVP in this form to get in on group hikes up Mou...

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🧘‍♀️✨ Start your #CSCW2025 experience on the right note! Join us on the morning of Oct 20th at the conference venue for Mindfulness & Yoga (Gentle standing & chair yoga-no mat needed!) 📝 RSVP by Sept 30 (TODAY!): 👉 bit.ly/3K5IiLb A calm, refreshing way to connect and set the tone for the days ahead 😌

#CSCW2025 is just around the corner! A warm starter pack (go.bsky.app/SPumuMT) welcome to new members: @tuanhelee.bsky.social (who is also a Community SV!) @crescentiajung.bsky.social @belisario.website Are you a CSCW author? Fill out this form to join: forms.gle/dwuEQ9yYDN5u...

Let's welcome a few more colleagues to the #CSCW2025 starter pack! @jaguridi.bsky.social @yuxiwu.com @chongzhou.bsky.social 👋 Good to have you here. 👋 go.bsky.app/SPumuMT

Are you working on a #CHI2026 paper w/tricky anonymization? Per the official policy (chi2026.acm.org/chi-anonymiz...), "Note that the use of any references marked “anonymous” is grounds for desk rejection." I would've had 3 papers desk rejected on these grounds. 😵 Watch out, folks. 👀 RT, please!

ACM CHI@chi.acm.org · 12mo ago

📢 CHI 2026 paper submissions deadline is approaching! Check the infographic for a quick overview — but don’t forget: formatting & anonymity rules are critical to ensure your paper is reviewed. 👉 Full step-by-step instructions + deadlines here: chi2026.acm.org/authors/papers/#important-dates

Are you working on a #CHI2026 paper w/tricky anonymization? Per the official policy (chi2026.acm.org/chi-anonymiz...), "Note that the use of any references marked “anonymous” is grounds for desk rejection." I would've had 3 papers desk rejected on these grounds. 😵 Watch out, folks. 👀 RT, please!

ACM CHI@chi.acm.org · 12mo ago

📢 CHI 2026 paper submissions deadline is approaching! Check the infographic for a quick overview — but don’t forget: formatting & anonymity rules are critical to ensure your paper is reviewed. 👉 Full step-by-step instructions + deadlines here: chi2026.acm.org/authors/papers/#important-dates

My lab now has 4 abstracts in for #CHI2026 (and 1 out of 4 papers complete). Proud of my team! 🥲 See also: We still have 3 papers left to finish. 😰 Any tips for maintaining "sanity" this week? (Good luck to all of you working toward the deadline!)

12th Jan 2025: "Today’s plan mainlines AI into the veins of this enterprising nation – revolutionising our public services and putting more money in people’s back pockets." www.theregister.com/2025/09/04/m...

M365 Copilot fails to up productivity in UK government trial

: AI tech shows promise writing emails or summarizing meetings. Don't bother with anything more complex

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This is potentially the *single* activity that I am most excited for at #CSCW2025. RSVP today! 🔥 An insider secret: we might extend the deadline to something like next Weds if there are still seats after today, but please act quickly if you're interested! Would love to see you there.👇

ACM CSCW@acm-cscw.bsky.social · 11mo ago

🌊🔥Heading to CSCW in Bergen? 🌊🔥 RSVPs are due TODAY (Aug. 29) for our "Floating Sauna on the Fjord" community activity on October 18th or 19th: 👉 forms.gle/S1VR2SKW4q7d... Reservations are limited & first-come-first-served. Come relax, connect, and enjoy the fjord!

#CSCW2025 registration is open! Join us in Bergen, Norway (Oct 18–22) or virtually. Early bird pricing for in-person ends Sept 2. Register now: cscw.acm.org/2025/index.p... ⬇️ A glimpse of what’s waiting for you… (1/3)