The Human-Centered Engineering Symposium 2027
March 5-6, 2027
Siebel Center for Design, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The Symposium brings together educators, practitioners, and researchers from all disciplines of Engineering, to collaborate and share insights on how Human-Centered perspectives inform their work.
In collaboration with the Grainger College of Engineering and Siebel Center for Design at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the Human-Centered Engineering Consortium is thrilled to be hosting the second symposium on Human-Centered Engineering.
Schedule at a Glance
The Symposium will take place, in-person, at Siebel Center for Design at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Symposium Goals
Sustain and grow the HCE community through structured knowledge exchange and networking opportunities.Define strategic priorities for the field by identifying key challenges, opportunities, and directions for future work.
Strengthen national leadership in HCE by fostering cross-sector collaboration among academia, industry, and policy.
A Community of Human-Centered Engineers, Together at Last

In March of 2026, we hosted the inaugural Human-Centered Engineering Symposium. Read our recap to catch up on what you missed and get a taste of what's to come in 2027!
Arriving at Siebel Center for Design
Address:
Siebel Center for Design1208 South Fourth StreetChampaign, IL 61820
Guests can enter through the main doors on Fourth Street.
Parking: Pay-by-plate meter parking is available in nearby campus lots and streets
Rideshare drop-off: located directly in front of the building.
Shuttle: A shuttle bus will be available for those staying at the Symposium's contracted hotel (Home2Suites by Hilton).