We are a group of researchers in the HCI field working on the topics related to urban futures. We have organised a community for researchers and practitioners “The Urban Future is Now” and would like to invite participants to join our hybrid workshop. All participants interested in the topic are welcomed regardless of the seniority level or location! We would appreciate your contributions, participation or spreading the word about our workshop! If you are not yet actively ready to join the workshop, but want to stay in the loop for the upcoming events, join our newsletter of upcoming events: https://forms.gle/RJLVVX3S61s8cHXE8 or email margarita.osipova@uni-weimar.de<mailto:margarita.osipova@uni-weimar.de> for collaboration possibilities. ——— CALL FOR PARTICIPATION The Urban Future is Now: Shifting Perspectives On The Future Of Smart Living<https://urban-future-now.pubpub.org/muc-25> 🗓️ 2rd of September, Tuesday, 9:00-12:00 📍 Hybrid / Mensch und Computer 2025, Chemnitz, Germany<https://muc2025.mensch-und-computer.de/en/hci/workshops/> 🔗 https://urban-future-now.pubpub.org/muc-25 Submissions: Motivation letters/Creative contributions/Workshop papers Deadline Extended: the 30th of June 2025 via Conftool<https://www.conftool.com/muc2025/> for Workshop Papers and the Google Form<https://forms.gle/bZsAtf2JBivjbD79A> for all other submissions Abstract As smart urbanism evolves, smart living is increasingly shaping everyday life—promising efficiency, security, and energy savings while also influencing social interactions, social and family dynamics, personal agency, as well as the overall well-being of an individual. However, current smart city designs and smart living models often neglect critical ethical and societal concerns, such as inclusivity, accessibility, and the diverse needs of residents. Without addressing these, "smart" risks becoming exclusionary rather than empowering and facing the broader public's resistance to its adoption over time. This workshop aims at uniting researchers and practitioners of Urban Informatics, Smart Urbanism, Human-Computer Interaction, Sociology and Psychology to explore how smart living can foster social well-being and how we can address design challenges sustainably rather than merely optimise smart technology. Call for Participation This half-day hybrid workshop aims to bring together researchers and practitioners for outlining the current challenges and approaches towards inclusive and sustainable urban design and smart cities. Participants can choose one of three contribution modes: 1. Motivation letters up to 2 pages 2. Creative contributions to be presented at the workshop within the timeframe of 5-10 minutes (posters, pictorials, videos, talks, presentations, interactive activities) 3. Workshop papers in the standard ACM article format up to 4 pages in two-column layout. We welcome everyone interested or actively involved in the topics of Urban Informatics, Smart Urbanism, Urban HCI, or Sustainable and Inclusive Design. We expect submissions that are novel, reflexive, critical and share perspectives or experiences on the topic with the community. All accepted creative submissions (2) will be published on the community platform, while accepted papers (3) will be published on the GI library. Submissions are accepted via Conftool<https://www.conftool.pro/muc2025/> for Workshop Papers and the Google Form<https://forms.gle/bZsAtf2JBivjbD79A> for all other submissions until the 30th of June 2025. At least one author of each accepted submission must register for the conference (attendance onsite or hybrid) with a workshop/day/full ticket. Additionally, we encourage everyone interested in the topic, regardless of attendance at the conference, to contribute to the discussion and community via the pre-conference online activities which will be announced later on this page. For all submission questions email margarita.osipova@uni-weimar.de<mailto:margarita.osipova@uni-weimar.de> —— Organisers: Konstantina Marra (Bauhaus-Universität Weimar) Margarita Osipova (Bauhaus-Universität Weimar) Annika Sabrina Schulz (Open Home Foundation) Tanja Aal (University of Siegen) Konstantin Aal (University of Siegen) Eva Hornecker (Bauhaus-Universität Weimar) Luke Hespanhol (The University of Sydney) Looking forward to your submissions and thanks in advance for your support! -- Dr. Konstantin Aal PostDoc and Team Leader “Community and Activism” pronouns: he/him/his I support flexible work arrangements and do not expect you to reply outside your agreed working hours. Information Systems and New Media SFB 1187 "Medien der Kooperation" University of Siegen Kohlbettstr. 15, 57072 Siegen Raum. US-E-102 Tel. +49 (0)271 / 740 3383 Mob. +49 (0)176 / 30 780 007 http://www.uni-siegen.de/fb5/wirtschaftsinformatik/index.html.en?lang=en https://scholar.kosta.phd