What we’re about
CapCHI (Capital Human-Computer Interaction) is a social and professional community of design, user experience (UX), and human-computer interaction (HCI) enthusiasts, researchers, students, engineers, and educators from in and around Ottawa. We are also an Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (SIGCHI).
From September to May, we meet every third Tuesday of the month.
Our meetups come in many different shapes and sizes. We invite speakers to give talks, organize panels and showcases, provide space for networking and socializing activities, and sometimes even go on fun fieldtrips.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Turning Decisions into Outcomes: A Talk with Alistair CrollImpact Hub Ottawa (7th Floor), Ottawa, ON
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We're excited to announce a fresh new location for our upcoming event! CapCHI now meets at Impact Hub Ottawa (123 Slater Street, 7th floor).The event
Get ready for an inspiring evening with Alistair Croll—an entrepreneur, event organizer, and bestselling author—as he talks about how to turn decisions into real results. Alistair will share his insights on making meaningful changes in organizations, using data to make better decisions, and why fresh, creative thinking is key to progress.Here’s a bit of what he’ll cover:
- Subversive Thinking: Challenging the usual way of doing things. Alistair will show how looking at things differently can lead to real change, helping organizations go beyond "business as usual."
- Overcoming Inertia: Inertia is the tendency to stick to the same old habits and processes, even if they’re not the best. Alistair will discuss tools and ideas to break through this resistance to change, paving the way for improvement.
- What’s Next in Tech: Expect Alistair to share some exciting ideas about the future of tech, including how “Shadow Dev” is changing the game and why IT is shifting from subscriptions to pay-as-you-go models.
Agenda
- 6:00 PM: Doors Open
- 6:15 PM: Intro & Alistair’s Talk
- 7:05 PM: Fireside Chat & AMA (Ask Me Anything)
- 7:50 PM: Open Networking
- 8:30 PM: Event Close
About Alistair
Alistair Croll has built companies, led tech conferences, and taught at top universities like Harvard. Known for his work in digital strategy and tech, Alistair co-authored Lean Analytics, a must-read for startups. His latest book, Just Evil Enough, dives into the power of unconventional thinking in business—releasing soon at justevilenough.com.Don’t Miss Out!
Whether you're in business, tech, or simply curious about bold new ideas, this event promises to be engaging and insightful. Reserve your spot now and join us for an unforgettable evening!Follow us on Instagram for updates
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Follow us at CapCHI_OttawaWe look forward to seeing you there!
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About The Venue
Impact Hub Ottawa is situated on the 7th floor of a high-rise building and at 7pm the entry doors on the ground floor/street level lock automatically. We will monitor the doors a bit past the lock time and tape a note to the door with a number to contact for entry. Water, tea and coffee are provided for free, but food will not be available. You are welcome to bring your own snack. No alcoholic beverages please. If you like to head out for a drink afterwards, there are various options near by to do so.Our Sponsors
We are extremely grateful to these organizations for their generous support of CapCHI and the local UX community.Design Centered Co.
https://designcentered.co/
We use design to enable organizations deliver value by focusing on opportunities that align with their purpose, understand the people they aim to serve, and define processes that are sustainable and impact focused.DFFRNT
https://dffrnt.ca
We’re an exceptional team of highly experienced behavioural researchers and design strategists. We apply a fundamental understanding of human behaviour, strategic design and human-computer interaction to deliver product and service design value.Human-Centred Design Lab
https://www.human-centred.ca
An interdisciplinary applied research lab at Algonquin College focused on community-based research and experience design. We situate evidence-based product and service transformation within complex environmental, social and economic systems.Jumping Elephants
https://www.jumpingelephants.ca
A full-service, consulting group based in Ottawa and specializing in user-centred solutions design and business process management for the public and private sector.
