🗓️ Register
Registration is now open for CI 2025. Workshops will happen on Monday Aug 4. Full conference dates will be Tuesday Aug 5 and Wednesday Aug 6.
Note: If you are registering as a student, click on 'ACM/SIGCHI Member Registration', and the student discount should automatically be applied when you checkout.
Conference Registration Fees: For the Full Conference (Aug 5-6), we have registration categories for ACM members, non-member professionals, and students. Student registrations must provide proof of student status.
All fees in USD.
| Registration Type | Early (Ends June 23) | Regular (After June 23) |
|---|---|---|
| ACM Member (Full Conference) | $500 | $550 |
| Non-Member (Full Conference) | $600 | $650 |
| Student (Full Conference) | $300 | $350 |
| Workshop Only | $0 + workshop fees | $50 + workshop fees |
Notes: At least one author of accepted papers must register for the full conference. Full conference registration covers Aug 5-6 and includes daily lunch, snacks and beverages, as well as one dinner banquet and one reception. For the Workshop-Only option, registrants must select at least one Workshop (fees below) and the fee covers lunch and snacks on Aug 4 only.
Workshop Registration Fees:
For the Workshop day (Aug 4), we also have Workshop registration categories for ACM members, non-member professionals, and students. See the complete list of workshops here. Attendees have the option to select both half-day workshops. Student registrations must provide proof of student status.
All fees in USD.
| Registration Type | Half-day Workshops | Full-day Workshops |
|---|---|---|
| ACM Member (Full Conference) | $75 | $150 |
| Non-Member (Full Conference) | $100 | $200 |
| Student (Full Conference) | $50 | $100 |
Extra conference banquet tickets:
When registering, attendees can choose to purchase extra tickets for the conference banquet on the evening of August 5 for $100 (early) or $125 (after the June 23 early registration deadline).
Cancellation Policy:
No refunds except in the case of visa denial. If your visa is denied, you will be refunded the full registration amount less a $50 processing fee. Notification of cancellations should be made by email to ci-25-reg@acm.org.
Special accommodations:
If you need any special accommodations or if you have dietary restrictions, please describe your needs when registering through CVENT. If you have any questions about registration, hotel, transportation, or anything else, please contact the Local Arrangements Chair.
📍Conference Venue
CI 2025 will be held at the Great Hall, in the UC San Diego International House community. The Great Hall is an award-winning event space with open-air patios offering panoramic views of the ocean. It is located at 2950 Thurgood Marshall Ln, next to the ‘International House’ building.
The Monday workshops and parallel sessions during the full conference on Tues and Weds will be held at the conference venue in the Asante Meeting Rooms.
🏖️ Conference Hotel
CI’25 has arranged a room block at a special discounted rate at La Estancia La Jolla, a hacienda-style resort, conveniently close to the venue, with lush gardens and courtyards perfect for relaxing and enjoying the natural beauty of Southern California!
La Estancia boasts a vibrant blend of culinary treats, relaxed indulgence, and dining experiences. Beyond the dreamy gardens and tranquil ambiance, the location also offers the perfect escape for adventure and relaxation alike—go paragliding at the Gliderport or take a peaceful walk along Black’s Beach (10 min from the hotel), where you can catch some of San Diego’s most stunning sunsets.
La Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
9700 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California, United States, 92037
Room Rate: $309 USD + $30 resort fee per night + taxes (rate applied at checkout)
Group rate available until July 14, 2025
Group block dates: August 2-7, 2025
Distance to venue: 5 minute walk
There is parking available at the hotel for a rate of $45 per day. Alternatively, there is parking available on campus (the closest lot is Pangea Parking Garage), which can be paid online via the ParkMobile app (hourly visitor parking). Bus stops right by the hotel offer convenient routes to local spots such as the La Jolla Coves, Scripps Pier, Birch Aquarium, and more. Feel free to explore other options for hotels and short-term rentals, but none will be as convenient as La Estancia.
✈️ 🚗🚊 Transportation Options
Going From SAN (San Diego International Airport) to the conference hotel / venue:
Take a taxi or a rideshare (follow in-app directions for pick-up zones) directly from the airport, or rent a car. Use addresses above for GPS directions to the hotel and conference venue.
For public transportation, take the complimentary Flyer shuttle to Old Town Transit Center. From there, take the Blue Line trolley towards UTC. The closest station to the venue will be UCSD Central Campus (~15 min walk to the Great Hall).
Note: To ride the trolley, you can download the PRONTO app, but you can also pay with credit card at machines in each station. It is a ~15 minute walk from the station to the venue, or you can take the Outside Loop bus route, which has multiple pickup spots that will take you to the closest stop to the venue: Marshall Colleges.
🍲 Where to eat?
UCSD has a variety of quick bites available on campus, including Fan-Fan and Tahini. Outside of campus, The Bella and The Bistro are nearby alternatives.
The hotel, Estancia La Jolla, includes several restaurants and lounges on-site as well as room service, including these options:
- Mustangs and Burros: Baja-style cuisine
- Greenfinch Restaurant and Bar: Brunch and tea
- The Palma Bar and Grill: Craft cocktails and light food
A bit further from the venue:
San Diego is generally well-known for its Cali-Baja flavors, with local favorites such as fish tacos, California burritos, carne asada fries, and craft beers. Here is a list of some of our favorite places!
Note: Commute time to the venue might differ based on traffic. Please be aware that traffic along I-5 tends to get heavy between 3-6 pm, so plan accordingly.
- The Taco Stand ($), 10-20 min drive
- Jasmine Seafood Restaurant ($$), 15-25 min drive
- Tribute Pizza ($$), 20-30 min drive
- Sushi Ota ($$$), 15-25 min drive
- And many more delicious options!
📷 🗺️ 🏝️🍹⛱️ 🌊What to do?
The conference will be right on UCSD’s campus, so feel free to take a tour of campus while you’re here! We recommend stopping by Geisel Library, and if you have more time, the Stuart Collection of outdoor art, including the famous Fallen Star and Bear exhibits. You can also check out the Design and Innovation Building which houses UCSD’s Design Lab, as well as the Cognitive Science Building, home of the world’s first cognitive science department!
Local Attractions (within a ~20 min walk from the venue): Scripps Pier and La Jolla Shores, Birch Aquarium, Torrey Pines and Gliderport, La Jolla Cove
City Sights (within a short drive from the venue): Balboa Park (SD Zoo, SD Air & Space Museum, SD Museum of Art, SD Natural History Museum, Japanese Friendship Garden), Convoy, USS Midway Museum, Petco Park (baseball), Little Italy, Coronado Island, Mission Bay, Point Loma, Old Town, Fashion Valley
🪪 Visas to Enter the U.S.
A visa may be required to enter the United States. The Association for Computing Machinery does not issue formal invitation letters for visas, but they will issue a visa support letter to attend ACM sponsored conferences. ACM is able to provide visa support letters to attendees, as well as authors with accepted papers, posters, demos, and members of the conference committee.
To obtain a visa support letter, you may apply online here or send email to supportletters@acm.org. Requests should come prior to registering for the conference. Please allow up to 10 business days to receive a letter. All requests are handled in the order they are received. The information below should be included with the request:
- Your name as it appears on your passport
- Your current postal mailing address.
- The name of the conference.
- Your registration confirmation number.
- If you have any submissions accepted for the conference, please provide the submission title and indicate whether you are the “sole author” or a “co-author”.
- If you are a recipient of an ACM or SIG funded travel grant, please include this information in your request.
Funding Opportunities to Attend ACM CI’25: If you're planning to attend ACM CI’25, there are two external funding opportunities that may help support your travel:
1. Gary Marsden Travel Awards – Offered by ACM SIGCHI to support student researchers. Check for eligibility and apply by May 9: https://sigchi.org/resources/gary-marsden-travel-awards/
2. ACM-W Scholarships – Available to women undergraduate and graduate students in computing fields to attend research conferences. The next deadline is June 15: https://women.acm.org/scholarships/
Be sure to review the application requirements and submit by the deadlines if you're eligible!