AppIHC

AppIHC is a mobile companion built to streamline attendance at the XVI Brazilian Symposium on Human Factors in Computing Systems (IHC 2017). The app consolidates the event schedule, session details and location information into a single, searchable interface so attendees can quickly find presentations, workshops and networking opportunities that match their interests. Users will appreciate the ability to bookmark favorite talks, receive timely schedule updates and participate in live interaction tools. AppIHC is ideal for researchers, students and professionals who want to plan their time efficiently and stay connected to the most relevant sessions throughout the symposium.

Key Features

⭐ Quick, searchable schedule with session times and locations to help you plan each day.

⭐ Events organized by topic, time and room so you can discover sessions that fit your interests.

⭐ Personal bookmarking to mark favorite talks and build a custom agenda for the symposium.

⭐ Interactive engagement tools including live polls, Q&A and feedback forms for active participation.

⭐ Attendee profiles, virtual badges and real-time updates that support networking and on-the-fly changes.

Advantages

✅ Centralizes schedule and session details so you spend less time searching and more time learning.

✅ Encourages engagement through live polls and Q&A, making discussions more dynamic and inclusive.

✅ AppIHC personalizes the event experience with bookmarks, profiles and virtual badges for better networking.

✅ Real-time notifications keep attendees informed about last-minute changes or important announcements.

Disadvantages

❎ Content and features are tailored specifically to IHC 2017, so usefulness decreases after the event.

❎ Networking and profile functions are limited to other registered attendees, restricting reach to the event community.

❎ Interactive features are most valuable only when sessions and organizers actively use polls, Q&A and feedback tools.