Conversational recommender systems (CRS) have become popular in recent years and
have gained the attention of researchers. More emphasis is given to user choices and …

Large numbers of incomplete, unclear, and unspecific submissions on idea platforms hinder
organizations to exploit the full potential of open innovation initiatives as idea selection is …

We present two empirical studies to investigate users' expectations and behaviours when
using digital assistants, such as Alexa and Google Home, in a kitchen context: First, a survey …

As conversational search becomes more pervasive, it becomes increasingly important to
understand the users' underlying information needs when they converse with such systems …

Given the growing adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, several approaches
have been presented to enable people to increase their control over their smart devices and …

Conversational agents are increasingly used to address emotional needs on top of
information needs. One use case of increasing interest are counselling-style mental health …

The Future Conversations workshop at CHIIR'21 looked to the future of search,
recommendation, and information interaction to ask: where are the opportunities for …

Voice interaction is an increasingly popular technology, allowing users to control devices
and applications without the need for physical interaction or ocular attention. Augmented …

As conversational search becomes more pervasive, it becomes increasingly important to
understand the user's underlying information needs when they converse with such systems …

More and more people are using images and videos as a communication tool. Often, such
visual media is edited or stylized using software applications to become more visually …