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International Association for Computer Information Systems
Wednesday, November 19, 2025

66th IACIS Annual Conference - October 7 - 10, 2026

Hilton Pensacola Beach -- Pensacola, Florida

A hybrid Conference -- Face-to-Face & Virtual (asynchronous)

Conference Theme: Current and emerging AI Trends

The IACIS 2026 conference theme is Current and emerging artificial Intelligence (AI) Trends. This theme includes the widespread integration of Generative AI into daily applications, the development of Agentic AI that acts independently, the rise of Multi-Modal AI for processing various data types, the focus on Ethical and Explainable AI, the increasing use of AI for Cybersecurity, human trust, and the trend towards Domain-Specific AI and smaller language models to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. More information will be available on the IACIS Conference page soon.

Submission Deadline

In order to meet conference deadlines, all submissions (Full papers, Abstracts, Panels) MUST be submitted online by May 15, 2026.

Authors will receive notifications regarding acceptance/rejection of their submissions on or before June 15. Final revised formatted papers are due on or before July 10

Important: Please note that all submissions (full papers, extended abstracts, & abstracts) must be submitted by the deadline above in order to undergo the double blind, peer review process and be considered for publication in either the Issues in Information Systems (IIS) or the conference proceedings.

What to Submit

You are invited to share your research on the conference theme or other relevant IS and IT research with the educators and professionals attending the IACIS International Conference. Papers covering related academic and technical issues are also encouraged.

  • Full pedagogy/research papers
  • Abstracts
  • Panel presentation proposals/abstracts

Submit only unpublished, original works. Proposals for workshops, panel presentations, and round table discussions should provide a general overview of the session's objectives and activities.

Publication Opportunity

All submissions are double-blind refereed. All high-marked full papers accepted in the review process will be fast-tracked for publication in Volume 26 of Issues in Information Systems, a publication of IACIS. Issues in Information Systems journal is a refereed, serial publication that is registered with the U.S. Library of Congress and indexed in

  • Scopus
  • Cabell's Directory of Publishing Opportunities in Management and Marketing
  • EBSCO Host
  • DOAJ
  • ULRICHS WEB

All other accepted submissions will be published in the Conference Proceedings.

Suggested Topics

Specific to the conference theme

  • Integration of Generative AI into daily applications
  • The development of Agentic AI that acts independently
  • The rise of Multi-Modal AI for processing various data types
  • Ethical and Explainable AI
  • Use of AI for Cybersecurity
  • Use of AI for human trust
  • The trend towards Domain-Specific AI and smaller language models to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness
  • And any other topics related to current and emerging trends in AI

Other Relevant Topics

  • AI and Sustainability
  • AI Culture
  • AI Governance
  • AI in Industry Verticals
  • AI Platforms and Tools
  • AI Roadmap
  • AI Use
  • Bias and Fairness
  • Business Value and ROI
  • Change Management
  • Cloud Adoption
  • Data Strategy
  • Ethical and Responsible AI
  • Generative AI
  • Infrastructure Optimization
  • Privacy and Security
  • Talent and Skills
  • Transparency and Explainability
  • Upskilling and Reskilling
  • And any other topics related to AI and Machine Learning
  • AI (IoT, cybersecurity, big data, etc.)
  • Analytics/Business Intelligence
  • Assessment of Learning in IS
  • Behavioral Issues in MIS/IT
  • Big Data
  • Cloud Computing
  • Curriculum Accreditation
  • Curriculum Development
  • Cyber Forensic
  • Cybersecurity Curricula Assessment
  • Cybersecurity Forensics
  • Cybersecurity Incident Response
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Management
  • Data Privacy Technologies
  • Data Warehousing/Data Mining
  • Database Design and Development
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Digital Transformation
  • Disruptive Technologies
  • Distributed Denial of Service Defense
  • E-Commerce, M-Commerce
  • EdTech Convergence
  • E-Learning
  • Emerging Programming Languages
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Enterprise Level Security Metrics & Usability
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Ethical and Legal Issues in IT
  • Gamification
  • Gaming Design & Development
  • Health Informatics
  • Homeland Open Security Technology
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Information Assurance & Security

Doctoral Student Papers

IACIS welcomes papers authored by doctoral students. Submitted doctoral papers will undergo the same review process as regular papers and must be submitted before the deadline. All doctoral student papers accepted by reviewers will be scheduled for presentation and published in the Issues in Information Systems journal. The submitted papers will be evaluated and judged, and the Best Doctoral Paper will be selected and awarded at the conference's Awards Ceremony luncheon.

Undergraduate Student Papers

IIACIS welcomes undergraduate research papers written by students with a faculty advisor as a co-author and mentor. These submissions will undergo the same review process as regular papers and must be submitted before the deadline. All undergraduate student papers accepted by reviewers will be scheduled for presentation and published in the Issues in Information Systems journal. The submitted papers will be evaluated and judged, and the Best Undergraduate Research Paper will be selected and awarded at the conference's Awards Ceremony luncheon.

Registration Fee

Regular

Face-to-Face/In-Person -- Early Registration $595 if paid by 11:59 p.m. (CST), August 1, 2026. This amount will change to $645 if paid after 11:59 p.m. (CST) on August 1, 2026.

Virtual/Asynchronous -- Early Registration $450 if paid by 11:59 p.m. (CST), August 1, 2026. This amount will change to $500 if paid after 11:59 p.m. (CST) on August 1, 2026.

Student

Face-to-Face/In-Person Students -- Early Registration $350 if paid by 11:59 p.m. (CST), August 1, 2026. This amount will change to $400 if paid after 11:59 p.m. (CST) on August 1, 2026.

Virtual/Asynchronous Students -- Early Registration $300 if paid by 11:59 p.m. (CST), August 1, 2026. This amount will change to $350 if paid after 11:59 p.m. (CST) on August 1, 2026.

Registration fee will include 1) the IIS publication processing fee (if the paper is accepted for publication in IIS), 2) a year's membership in IACIS and 3) a year's subscription to the Journal of Computer Information Systems (a refereed journal published six times a year by Taylor & Francis). This membership will begin in January 2027.

Spouse/Guest

Spouse/Guest Registration -- $200.00 (*Spouse/Guest registration includes meal events (welcome reception, lunch when offered, Thursday fun night), but it does NOT include attending the sessions.

Where to Submit

Please visit the following link to submit online: https://iacis.org/conference/openconf/openconf.php

Conference Chair Contact Information

Dr. Carl Rebman, Conference Chair & Vice President
University of San Diego, San Diego, California
Email: IACIS_Conference@IACIS.org or carlr@sandiego.edu


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