WORKSHOPS

Title: European Conference on Information Systems Education Research (ECISER 2024)

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Toon Abcouwer, A.W.Abcouwer@uva.nl

Vasso Stylianou, stylianou.v@unic.ac.cy (contact person)

Workshop Description:

Theme: Quality IS/IT Education

AIS SIG Education (SIGED) is organizing an inaugural European Conference on Information Systems Education Research (ECISER 2024) in conjunction with ECIS 2024, on June 16, 2024 in Paphos, Cyprus.

Following the AIS Grand Challenge initiated to tie in our activities to the UN initiatives around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), SIGED would like to contribute actively. As educators, we are commissioned to promote SDG 4: Quality Education, which aims to ensure that inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities will be available to all. Such quality education also involves, ensuring that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles.

Detailed Description:

More information at: ECISER 2024 website

Also visit: SIGED website

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

SUBMIT YOUR WORK AT: OpenConf Submission System

Workshop F2 | 16 June 2024, 9:00-17:30, Room: TBA

Title: Developing Activity Theory In Information Studies (DATIS)

Workshop Co-Chairs:

David Allen da2@lubs.leeds.ac.uk
Stan Karanasios s.karanasios@uq.edu.au
Paul R Kelly p.kelly@essex.ac.uk (contact person)
Maria Spante maria.spante@hv.se
Wei Zhang wei.zhang@umb.edu
Boyka Simeonova b.simeonova@leicester.ac.uk

Workshop Description:

The purpose of the 5th Developing Activity Theory in Information Studies (DATIS) workshop is to provide a forum for IS scholars using Activity Theory (AT). In recent decades the use of AT has developed in the field of Information Systems (IS) (Allen et al., 2013; Karanasios 2018; Malaurent and Avison 2015; Simeonova, 2018, Karanasios et al. 2021; Kelly, 2018; Simeonova et al, 2024), as well as related fields such as Human Computer Interaction (Kaptelinin & Nardi, 2006; Kuutti, 1996; Nardi, 1996), information studies (Allen et al., 2011; Spasser, 1999; Wilson, 2008), organisation studies (Engeström 2000; Jazrabkowski 2003; Blackler, 2011) and communications (Spinuzzi, 2012). Building on these interests, the workshop aims to:

1. Strengthen the community of international researchers using AT in IS related fields.
2. Provide opportunities for researchers to reflect, gain insights, and receive developmental feedback on work in progress.
3. Provide support for scholars, particularly PhD students and Early Career Researchers (ECRs) who are exploring AT.

The workshop provides a unique opportunity to bring together ECRs, senior researchers, and people working with AT who focus on different IS domains, including Artificial Intelligence and IS, Global Development and IS, IS and Design, and IS and Education.

This year’s DATIS will feature a keynote from Dr Clay Spinuzzi, plus a focus on 4th generation AT (Engeström and Sannino 2021, Spinuzzi and Guile 2019). We encourage discussion of insights and dilemmas that speak to the ECIS “People First: Constructing Digital Futures Together” theme, emphasising technological, as well as ethical, social and cultural aspects of IS, all concerns central to AT.

Previous DATIS events (from 2016 to 2023) have been well attended, providing a platform for collaboration, networking, critique, and expanding AT and IS research. Past workshops have helped participants mature their work, strengthening the rationale for ongoing DATIS workshops.

Detailed Description:

More information available here. 

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

Deadline for submission of short paper (500 words): MONDAY 22 APRIL 2024

Short papers can be emailed to Paul Kelly (p.kelly@essex.ac.uk) any time before the deadline.

Please include the words “DATIS WORKSHOP” in the email Subject Line.

Accepted short papers will be circulated prior to the workshop.

Paper submission is not required for attendance and participation at the DATIS workshop.

Workshop Submission Guidelines: https://ecis2024.eu/pdws-ancillary-meetings/

Title: Emergent Technologies, DEI, & Sustainable Humanitarian Progress: Where are we now?

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Sam Zaza, sam.zaza@mtsu.edu (contact person)
Deb Armstrong, djarmstrong@business.fsu.edu
Antonio Diaz Andrade, antonio.diaz@uia.no
Silvia Masiero, silvima@ifi.uio.no
Safa’a AbuJarour, sabujarour@aus.edu

Workshop Description:

SIG Social Inclusion, SIG ICT and Global Development, and AIS Women Network College warmly invite submissions of various formats – abstracts, short papers, and full papers – aligned with our joint workshop theme focusing on Emergent Technologies, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and Sustainable Humanitarian Progress. This theme reflects a critical examination of where we currently stand in leveraging technology for human development and societal advancement. We are particularly interested in submissions that explore the theoretical, empirical, and practical aspects of the challenges of underrepresented groups, including debates, case studies, and interventions. A central focus of our workshop is on the impact of emergent technologies, such as AI and the metaverse, scrutinizing the accompanying DEI and ethical concerns. We aim to delve into how these technologies can enable/constrain opportunities for human development or bridge/widen existing gaps in society.

Submissions should aim to address a wide range of topics related to human development and societal challenges in our increasingly interconnected digital environments. Join us in this critical conversation as we evaluate our current position and chart a course towards a more inclusive, equitable, and technologically empowered future.

This is an in-person workshop. Completed research papers (10 pages); Research-in-progress papers (5 pages); Extended abstracts (2 pages); Research ideas (1 page).

Detailed Description:

Please refer to the workshop organisers directly for further information.

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

Papers should be submitted electronically to: sam.zaza@mtsu.edu with a subject line: Submission to ECIS 2024 SIGSI.

Submission filename should include the first author’s last name e.g., Zaza-ECIS-SIGSI2024.PDF.

In the case of multiple submissions, add a number to the last name e.g., Zaza2-ECIS-SIGSI2024.PDF.

Questions regarding submissions should be directed to Sam Zaza at sam.zaza@mtsu.edu.

Workshop F4 | 16 June 2024, 9:00-17:30, Room: TBA

Title: Exploring Critical Challenges for the Changing Nature of Work

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Louise Harder Fischer, Louf@itu.dk (Contact person)
Emma Forsgren, e.forsgren@leeds.ac.uk
Lisa Marie Giermindl, lisa.giermindl@ost.ch
Emma Gritt, e.l.j.dunkerley@leeds.ac.uk
Joschka Hüllmann, j.huellmann@utwente.nl
Helena Vallo Hult, helena.vallo-hult@hv.se

Workshop Description:

The modern workplace is undergoing significant transformation due to the integration of new digital technologies, accelerated by factors like the pandemic and generative AI. This rapid pace of digital transformation has made emerging digital work practices and hybrid arrangements the new normal in many organizations. Digitization is reshaping work dynamics, affecting employee connectedness, engagement, and the formation of productivity, meaning, and identity in daily work. These changes are fostering the emergence of new organizing forms, centered around open communication and collaboration platforms and man/machine configurations. Digital technologies and workplace platforms enable more dynamic and flexible work arrangements within and across organizations, offering opportunities for improved productivity and innovation. While there’s potential for creating a better society and sustainable work practices, the evolving nature of work also brings concerns like digital fatigue, impact on well-being, fear of job displacement, and privacy erosion. Addressing these challenges is crucial for shaping the future digitization of workplaces and organizing. Our workshop aims to explore the bright and dark sides of this evolving work landscape. Through short presentations and group discussions, we will facilitate idea exchange. The event will feature keynote speakers providing insights into the topic and setting the context for round table discussions. We invite submissions of short papers, up to 5 pages, on the workshop theme or related sub-themes, including the impact of digital technologies on work-life balance, the use of AI in shaping new work practices, and the social and ethical implications of remote/hybrid work. Join us at the 14th CNOW workshop, as we delve into the complexities of modern work and construct digital futures together in which humans are considered first.

Detailed Description:

More information at: CNOW-2024 Website

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

The submission Web page for 14th CNOW is https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=14thcnow

Workshop F5 | 16 June 2024, 9:00-17:30, Room: TBA

Title: Programmatic Research and Complex Causality with a Focus on Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Salman Aljazzaf, salman.aljazzaf@ku.edu.kw (contact person)
Onkar Malgonde, omalgonde@ncsu.edu
Sunil Mithas, smithas@usf.edu

Workshop Description:

The workshop on Programmatic Research and Complex Causality with a Focus on Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) will cover by focusing on diverse notions of causality that are embraced by information systems researchers. A key focus will be on Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA), an emerging approach which integrates the strengths of case-oriented qualitative methods and variable-oriented quantitative methods. The workshop will foster a better understanding and discussion of how different methods and approaches toward causality including QCA can help researchers to pursue a programmatic research agenda with playful and novel theories. The workshop gives an opportunity for researchers to expand their toolkit and adopt an inclusive and open-minded attitude toward scholarship to engage with complex and messy problems where no single approach is likely to serve as a silver-bullet in a large program of research. The workshop intends to spark new ideas and discussions, encouraging a rigorous approach to tackling challenging issues in information systems research. The sessions will be designed to cater to a diverse range of participants, ensuring that both experienced and novice researchers find value and learning opportunities.

Detailed Description:

More information available here. 

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

The workshop will also devote some time for a paper development session to encourage selected scholars to bring their work for discussion in a collaborative and constructive setting. We call for papers that use QCA and can be presented and discussed in this session. Participants are invited to submit extended abstracts, with a maximum of five (5) pages, 12pts font, double-spaced, including text, references, figures, and tables. The first page should only be an abstract with fewer than 300 words along with title and authors (this does not count towards the 5-page limit) of their work. Submissions should be made in a PDF format. We will invite authors of selected abstracts that include empirical results with new insights, and will ask authors to send a more complete version of the paper at least three weeks before the workshop. If you want to submit your extended abstract for the round-table discussion, please send it to: salman.aljazzaf@ku.edu.kw

Title: Reconsidering assumptions about the human role in cybersecurity and privacy research

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Jonna Järveläinen, jonna.k.jarvelainen@jyu.fi (Contact person)
Wael Soliman, wael.soliman@uia.no
Paolo Spagnoletti, pspagnoletti@luiss.it
Marko Niemimaa, marko.niemimaa@uia.no
João Baptista, j.baptista@lancaster.as.uk
Shuyuan Metcalfe, smho@fsu.edu

Workshop Description:

In cyber security research, the role of “human” is often discussed with a negative undertone, framing employees as ‘insider threats’, ‘computer abusers’, or ‘cyber deviants’ when they do not comply with the prescribed security rules. Whether the negative perspective is a paradigm (Morgan, 1980) can be discussed, but there are certain prevalent metaphors such as the human being “the weakest link” in the information security chain. Using criminological theories, such as deterrence and neutralization theory, persuades us to accept the assumption that a non-compliant employee is performing a “white collar crime” (Straub & Nance, 1990, p. 46). Further, to Morgan’s (1980) classification, suggesting intimidating employees into compliance with punishment and fear appeals has become a de facto puzzle-solving (i.e. specific solutions to specific problems) practice.
What if, when discussing puzzle-solving solutions, we would discuss incentives instead of sanctions? On the metaphor level, what if we researchers challenged the negative assumptions behind deterrence, neutralization, and protection motivation theories and replaced them with self-determination theory or socio-technical approaches? Self-determination theory by Deci and Ryan (1980) argues that people have an intrinsic need for autonomy, competence, and relatedness. This triad could translate to inspiring aspects such as empowering with knowledge, the joy of gamifying, and a sense of community.
Or if we use some other metaphors such as Johnston et al. (2019) “It takes a village” or the idea of security as a team sport (Yoo et al., 2020) or ‘human-as-solution’(Zimmermann & Renaud, 2019)? We would view humans as valuable actors, and first responders to security threats. This kind of imagery is needed for the empowerment of humans as an integral part of an information security management system.
We invite papers problematizing the negative assumptions and solutions, or even the way of seeing the reality in cyber security as well as privacy research, whether they employ qualitative, quantitative, conceptual, or other research approaches.

Detailed Description:

More information available here. 

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

ecis2024-sigsec@jyu.fi

Title: Frontiers in IT Development: Harnessing the Power of GenAI and Low-Code Development Platforms

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Edona Elshan, e.elshan@vu.nl (contact person)
Andreas Janson, andreas.janson@unisg.ch
Philipp Ebel, philipp.ebel@unisg.ch
Mahei Li, mahei.li@uni-kassel.de

Workshop Description:

The Information Systems (IS) field continually evolves, especially in software development methodologies. This workshop aims to explore the intersection of Generative AI (GenAI) in software development and the ongoing relevance of Low Code Development Platforms (LCDPs). GenAI represents a significant leap in automating and enhancing software development processes, offering new dimensions in creativity, efficiency, and accessibility. Alongside, LCDPs continue to democratize IT development, allowing individuals with non-IT backgrounds to participate in software creation. This workshop will address the challenges, opportunities, and ethical considerations emerging from these technologies. We will explore how GenAI and LCDPs can coexist, complement, and potentially revolutionize software development and IT democratization.

Detailed Description:

More information available here. 

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

Format: We accept research-in-progress papers (7 pages) as well as full papers (12 pages), or position statements (up to two pages highlighting problem statement, research question, research method and expected contributions). All page limits exclude references. The paper template will be based on the ECIS 2024 template and can be downloaded here: https://ecis2024.eu/types-of-submissions-instructions/
Submission: Interested researchers can submit their papers by sending them as PDF document and a list of all authors with their affiliations and e-mail addresses to the workshop organizers soon via the following forms: Link to Submission

Title: Technology as an Enabler for Circular Economy (Tech4CE)

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Jyoti Mishra, j.l.mishra@leeds.ac.uk (Contact person)
Nishikant Mishra, nishikant.mishra@hull.ac.uk

Workshop Description:

The purpose of the second “Technology as an enabler for Circular Economy” workshop is to continue to provide a platform for IS researchers to interact and contribute to the resource efficient society which is deemed pertinent for the environment and equally to the economy. Recently, digital technologies such as the internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), digital twin, virtual reality, and big data are highlighted to be an enabler for circular business models. The European Policy Centre highlighted that digital technology use for Circular Economy could create new markets, and jobs and boost EU GDP by 7%. The technology could help in scaling these to a wider scale. However, there is limited understanding on how IS could address circularity issues especially for wider-scale implementation in business and impact on society.

The outcome of the workshop expected will be:
1. To bring together researchers working on the use of digital technology for the Circular Economy
2. Provide an opportunity for researchers to share the advancement and knowledge, and get feedback on their ongoing work
3. Support interdisciplinary research which is required for an effective transition to Circularity

The workshop will be over a full day on the 16th of June in Cyprus. In the first half of the day, we would start with a keynote speech (TBC) followed by short presentations from different researchers. This will be followed by group discussion and potential collaboration on how Digital technologies could be used for the Circular Economy.

Program committee members:
Abdullah Albizri, Montclair State University
Sarah Cherki El Idrissi, University of Toronto, Mississauga
René Reich, KU Leuven

Detailed Description:

More information available here. 

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

Interested researchers should submit extended abstract (500 words) by the 19th of April 2024 to Jyoti Mishra (j.l.mishra@leeds.ac.uk). Articles will go through a double-blind review.

Workshop A1 | 16 June 2024, 9:00-13:00, Room: TBA

Title: An AI Café: Co-creating New Ways of IS Education (NWISEd)

Workshop Co-Chairs:

• Desiree Cranfield, d.j.cranfield@swansea.ac.uk (contact person)
• Isabella Venter, iventer@uwc.ac.za
• Andre Daniels, addaniels@uwc.ac.za
• Stephan Schlögl, stephan.schloegl@mci.edu (contact person)
• Luka Pavlič, luka.pavlic@um.si
• Deepak Khazanchi, khazanchi@unomaha.edu

Workshop Description:

This workshop aims to discuss and share proven best practices and lessons learned  for the integration and use of different AI tools (e.g., AI tutoring, AI grading, AI student profiling, etc.) into modern teaching and learning settings. Following the ECIS 2024 motto “People First: Constructing Digital Futures Together” we are interested in examples of learner/teacher-centered AI tools and how they help support and shape students’ learning journeys.

The education landscape has been rapidly transforming due to two significant factors: the COVID-19 pandemic’s push for online learning and the recent emergence of powerful AI tools like ChatGPT. Understanding the implications of AI for teaching, research, and learning in higher education is now crucial. While there is both excitement and concern about AI’s potential impact on traditional education, it is clear that these technologies will play an increasing role. Some see AI as a positive force to enhance accessibility and inclusivity, while others warn of ethical concerns, accuracy issues, and potential bias. This workshop therefore aims to offer educators a space to exchange their experiences, opinions, and best practices regarding the use of AI to transform teaching, assessment, and student engagement. To do so, we will combine invited presentations with a knowledge café structure, aiming to facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and hands-on experience with innovative AI-based tools.

Thus, we invite workshop participants who would like to give a short presentation on their integration of AI tools into teaching and learning to submit a hands-on summary of their experiences in the form of a 2-4 page (excl. references) extended abstract. Submissions should use the ECIS 2024 MS Word or LaTeX template and be sent to stephan.schloegl@mci.edu by April 29th 2024 EOA.

Those workshop participants who do not wish to share their experience through an invited presentation are NOT required to submit such an abstract. They can simply join the workshop!

Additional information regarding the workshop can be found here: https://sites.google.com/view/aicafenwised2024/home

For any further inquiries, please contact Desiree Cranfield (d.j.cranfield@swansea.ac.uk) or Stephan Schlögl (stephan.schloegl@mci.edu)!

Detailed Description:

More info: https://sites.google.com/view/aicafenwised2024/home

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

Email: stephan.schloegl@mci.edu

Title: Value Creation in the Metaverse

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Efpraxia D. Zamani, efpraxia.zamani@durham.ac.uk (contact person)
Ariana Polyviou, polyviou.a@unic.ac.cy
Xenia Vassilakopoulou, polyxenv@uia.no
Ilias Pappas, ilias.pappas@uia.no
Konstantina Spanaki, kspanaki@audencia.com
Spyros Angelopoulos, spyros.angelopoulos@durham.ac.uk

Workshop Description:

Metaverses refer to immersive virtual worlds in which people, places and things of the physical world are instantiated by their digital representations. The maturity of technologies including extended reality, human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, blockchain, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), cloud computing and mobile networks in combination with the latest investments of tech giants (e.g., Meta, Microsoft), are currently driving the wider use of Metaverses.
As Metaverses operate in real-time, their wide adoption is expected to create digital public spaces for interaction in which the already possible online interactions are intensified and blended with the physical world as never before. It is thus expected that Metaverses will generate value by releasing a new spectrum of opportunities at different levels. For example, individuals will experience changes in customer and user experiences, their everyday work arrangements, socialising, and other domains of their everyday lives, whereas business transformation will lead to new business models and business innovation, fostering remote and hybrid work.
We invite participants to consider diverse pathways towards identifying and securing the potential value for businesses and how that might be generated through various delivery channels and mechanisms (e.g., gamified techniques). At the same time, we invite them to critically examine whether and how metaverses can create social value and benefits (e.g., increased inclusivity) while tackling other possible unintended consequences (e.g., online hate and harassment).

The workshop is organised as part of the MSCA AGORA EU-funded project (grant ID: 101119937)

Detailed Description:

More information available here.

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

Papers should be emailed to efpraxia.zamani@durham.ac.uk with the subject line: Submission ECIS 2024 Metaverse PDW

Submission deadline: April 14th, 2024

Workshop A3 | 16 June 2024, 9:00-13:00, Room: TBA

Title: Three tools to help you navigate and review IS literature: LitBaskets, PermuSearch & CoLRev

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Sebastian Boell, sebastian.boell@sydney.edu.au 
Julian Prester, julian.prester@sydney.edu.au 
Gerit Wagner, gerit.wagner@uni-bamberg.de 
Blair Wang, blair.wang@universityofgalway.ie (Contact person)
Sander Zwanenburg, sander.zwanenburg@otago.ac.nz 

Workshop Description:

As academic literature continues to grow, conducting a literature review can be a daunting, ill-defined, and disorienting process. This workshop focuses on three open source tools, which collectively support the search and review of IS literature. First, with LitBaskets (www.litbaskets.io) you will learn to easily examine the IS journal literature with varying degrees of scope. Second, with PermuSearch (permusearch.com) you will learn to automate a search using multiple lists of topics, journals, or years. Third, with CoLRev (colrev.readthedocs.io) you will learn to efficiently manage the workflow of screening records, retrieving full-text articles and reporting results as part of a team. Mastery of these three tools will benefit your literature navigation skills in an increasingly growing and complex web of literature. Furthermore, all three of these tools are developed by the IS community, for the IS community: with representation from all three development teams amongst the workshop organisers.

Detailed Description:

More information available here. 

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

No submissions prior to the day of the workshop will be necessary. Attendees who would like to come more thoroughly prepared could explore or interact with the tools beforehand using the information provided in the PDF file / summary document provided.

Title: Regulation, Governance and Digital Responsibility: Research Frontiers

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Sirkka Jarvenpaa, sirkka.jarvenpaa@mccombs.utexas.edu
Juho Lindman, juho.lindman@ait.gu.se (Contact person)
Daniel Schnurr, daniel.schnurr@ur.de

Workshop Description:

Our experiences in recent years reveal that the application of powerful digital technologies raises important ethical, legal, and moral challenges for organizations and society as a whole. New digital technologies such as AI raise critical questions related to the roles of companies in mitigating harm and risks from such technologies and their responsibilities in ensuring the ethical, fair, and just development, application, and use of digital technologies and data. Recently, various regulations have been put forth and are now being considered by corporations and organizations as they contemplate their “digital impact footprint”.

Research related to these (and other) issues has revolved around the requirements and implications of regulations for digital technologies (e.g., Gozman et al., 2021) as well as the concept of corporate digital responsibility (CDR) (e.g., Wirtz et al., 2022; Herden et al., 2021; Mueller, 2022).

This workshop delineates the contours of a broad research agenda on regulation and corporate digital responsibility. In doing this, we will identify and discuss promising theoretical perspectives and concepts that could inform on the underlying theoretical and managerial issues. Going further, we will strive to lay out a research agenda and questions that can advance the nascent literature on regulation and digital responsiblity in IS.

The workshop is based on generating deep discussions on-site – no paper submissions are required from the participants.

The following talks will inform the workshop deliberations.

1. Elizabeth Davidson (Professor, University of Hawai’i at Manoa): Regulation and Data
2. Sirkka Jarvenpaa (Professor, University of Texas at Austin): Data Governance
3. Ben Eaton (Associate Professor, Copenhagen Business School): Platform / Digital Infrastructure and Architecting for Regulation
4. Juho Lindman (Professor, University of Gothenburg): Big Tech’s Power, Political Corporate Social Responsibility and Regulation
5. Daniel Schnurr (Professor, University of Regensburg): Regulation of Data-driven Market Power in the Digital Economy

Further presentations may be added.

Detailed Description:

Please refer to the workshop organizers directly for further information.

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

No submissions prior to the day of the workshop will be necessary. Attendees who would like to come more thoroughly prepared could explore or interact with the tools beforehand using the information provided in the PDF file / summary document provided.

Workshop A5 | 16 June 2024, 9:00-13:00, Room: TBA

Title: Validating Design Science Research: A Hands-on Perspective

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Kai R. Larsen, kai.larsen@colorado.edu (Contact person)
Jeffrey Parsons, jeffreyp@mun.ca 
Dirk Hovorka, dirk.hovorka@sydney.edu.au 
Roland Mueller, roland.mueller@hwr-berlin.de 
Roman Lukyanenko, romanl@virginia.edu 
Veda Storey, vstorey@gsu.edu 
Debra VanderMeer, vanderd@fiu.edu 

Workshop Description:

This workshop examines the crucial task of demonstrating the validity of design science research (DSR). Led by experts with extensive experience conducting and publishing DSR research, this interactive session establishes that validity in DSR deals with validating claims about artifacts rather than validating the artifacts themselves. Participants will engage with the concept of validity, exploring systematic methods for establishing and communicating validated claims. The workshop emphasizes the comparison between artifacts—instantiations, methods, models, and theories—and introduces the “Validity Envelope” as a model for understanding these relationships. Attendees will learn to identify and articulate claims, determine appropriate reference entities, and develop robust evaluations. With a focus on criterion, causal, and context validity types, the session aims to elevate the quality of scholarship, increase research productivity, and promote a cumulative tradition in DSR. This hands-on workshop is a must-attend for researchers seeking to enhance the rigor and impact of their design science endeavors, and participants are encouraged to bring ongoing DSR projects for discussion.

Detailed Description:

Please refer to the workshop organizers directly for further information. 

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

Participants just need to register to participate but are encouraged to bring ongoing DSR projects for discussion.

Workshop A6 | 16 June 2024, 9:00-13:00, Room: TBA

Title: African Workshop on Information Systems (3rd Paper Development Workshop)

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Abayomi Baiyere, a.baiyere@queensu.ca
Emmanuel Ayaburi, e.ayaburi@csuohio.edu (contact person)
John Oredo, john.oredo@uonbi.ac.ke
Lisa Seymour, Lisa.Seymour@uct.ac.za
Mumin Abubakre, m.abubakre@lboro.ac.uk

Workshop Description:

We invite scholars (Ph.D. Students and Academics) from Africa or interested in African scholarship to this 3rd paper development workshop. The workshop is targeted at developing IS scholarships on the continent. The idea is to build a vibrant IS community that stimulates and encourages scholars on the continent to have a voice and contribute to the advancement of IS scholarship within Africa and internationally. Therefore, we encourage IS scholars residing in Africa or the diaspora to submit their own papers or papers developed in collaboration with other scholars across the globe. The workshop is a platform for IS scholars in the continent, in diaspora or interested in the African context to come with their work and get feedback from highly established scholars and journal editors in the field. The focus of the feedback is primarily to give developmental guidance and direction on developing the papers for publication in leading international IS journals and increase the impact and visibility of African scholarship in the IS discipline.

Detailed Description:

More information available here. 

Note:

Attending the African Workshop on Information Systems is free of workshop fee charge but it requires advanced registration.

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

Submit an extended abstract of the paper for which feedback is sought to africanWIS@gmail.com (with john.oredo@uonbi.ac.ke in cc).

Workshop A7 | 16 June 2024, 9:00-13:00, Room: TBA

Title: Digital Trace Data Research: Foundations, Methods, and Applications

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Bastian Wurm, bastian.wurm@lmu.de (Contact person)
Jan Mendling, jan.mendling@hu-berlin.de 

Workshop Description:

Digital trace data research is gaining prominence in Information Systems (IS). This type of data is left when actors perform actions using information technology. As the use of information technology becomes ever more widespread, so does become the availability of digital trace data. Researchers have started using digital trace data to address a variety of research problems and phenomena, for example to in the context of social media or organizational processes.
Many research projects relying on digital trace data must overcome similar obstacles pertaining to the application of computational methods and the derivation of theoretical contributions. To this end, the aim of this workshop is to bring together researchers that are interested in digital trace data research, irrespective of the perspective they take. This includes, among other things, research that offers conceptual contributions on digital trace data, outlines methodological approaches to analyze digital trace data, or applies digital trace data research to investigate specific IS phenomena.
Submissions can address, but are not limited to, the following topics and questions:

-Conceptual contributions
What are philosophical perspectives on digital trace data research?
What are guidelines for digital trace data research?

-Methodological contributions
What are specific methods for digital trace data research and how can they be applied?
What are research areas that profit from digital trace data research?

-Application of digital trace data research to investigate IS phenomena
What are specific applications of digital trace data research?
What are subject-related contributions that are derived with digital trace data research?

The workshop will be held on the morning of Sunday June 16th and will comprise two parts. First, the workshop will be opened with a keynote presentation by Prof. Shaila Miranda. Prof. Miranda has substantial expertise in digital trace data research. They will share her perspective on digital trace data research as well as insights and learnings from a concrete research project. Second, we will have several paper presentations by workshop participants. Prospective authors can submit their research prior to the workshop.

Detailed Description:

More info: Website: https://tracedata.ai.wu.ac.at/ecis-workshop/ 

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

Submit your paper via email to bastian.wurm@lmu.de 

Title: Resilient Smart Cities: Systems Services and Skills

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Panagiotis Fitsilis, fitsilis@uth.gr
Angelika Kokkinaki, kokkinaki.a@unic.ac.cy (contact person)

Workshop Description:

Research on Resilient Smart Cities is a dynamic, multidisciplinary field focusing on systems design, development of sustainable services and skills enhancement for smart city officers and managers.
This workshop invites original, previously unpublished research from academia and industry addressing the technologies, systems, applications, services and competencies development strategies for those managing them. The workshop will cover a broad spectrum of topics, including but not limited to:

• Smart Cities as a system of systems
• People centric and crowdsourcing resilient smart cities’ applications and services
• Citizen science and education-related aspects related to smart cities
• Smart cities’ business models
• Open data and datamanagement
• Smart city governance
• Digital twins and their application in smart cities and sustainability
• Blockchain technologies for the smart city ecosystem
• AI applications in smart cities
• Smart cities: safety, security and privacy issues
• Legal aspects in the smart city framework

We anticipate that researchers, industry professionals, and officers from public entities, including municipalities, engaged in basic or applied research on smart cities and resilience will be eager to share their research findings with the broader AIS community.

Technical Committee
Dr. Katharina Ebner,
Prof. Achilles Kameas
Dr. Isabel Ramos
Dr. Paraskevi Tsoutsa

Detailed Description:

Please refer to the workshop organizers directly for further information.

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

Submissions can be analytical, empirical, technological, methodological, or a combination of these. Contributions reporting findings from experimentations or proposing appropriate evaluations are strongly encouraged.
Submitted papers must be unpublished and not considered elsewhere for publication. Submitted papers will undergo a blind review process. Only electronic submissions in PDF format will be considered.
All submissions will be made through email: smartcities2024@unic.ac.cy

Title: Parsing epistemic registers in Inter-organisational interventions: a direct, theory aware experience in NEO-socio-technical research

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Mike Martin, mike.martin@northumbria.ac.uk
Gianni Jacucci, gianni.jacucci@gmail.com (Contact person)

Workshop Description:

Workshop theme is the push towards the emergence of a new Information Communications conversational paradigm (IC), in inter-organisational enterprise platforms in future ICT. IC will capture and distribute second cybernetic order concepts enabling interpretation and governance in multi agency multi cultural contexts. In IC, information on concepts like actors role, awareness, and intentions, will complement the first order functional data available in current Data Processing and Distribution paradigm (DPD) used in traditional ITC.

The new IC paradigm, will complete second order enterprise governance with crucial accountability dimensions, while opening the way to the application of AI to enterprise data. Once AI paradigms will learn to cope with the intrinsically hermeneutic problem of accountability.

A workshop Manifesto on IC is available for prospect participants to familiarise with. Available at: https://www.academia.edu/114993750/An_ECIS_2024_Workshop_Manifesto_Parsing_Epistemic_Registers_in_Inter_organisational_Intervention_A_new_Paradigm_in_ICT_enabling_Accountability_of_Change_in_Enterprise.

IC is in development at Northumbria University, UK, for the public health and care sector, on an experimental platform.

The workshop is by invitation, after reviewing the applications of candidate participants. The deadline for the submission of applications is 31 March 2024. As part of the application, candidate participants are to submit a position paper of 1500 words, describing a prospect application case for the IC paradigm of their interest, derived from their own work experience. Concepts presented in the position paper should be intertwined with the solid concepts of the IC paradigm treated in the Manifesto. Candidates will be selected on the basis of quality and significance of their position paper.

The application to the ECIS 2024 Workshop poses to candidate participants the challenge to present a short position paper indicating, upfront in the workshop application, a socio technical environment of their choice, to be chosen as target of future modeling with the conversational level representation of information systems in the IC paradigm, with roles and responsibilities.
The well-defined, credible target output, of the participation to the Workshop, is the actual definition by each participants of the conversational model of the socio technical system of their choice, representing roles and responsibilities as appropriate to that case, to be then published in the proceeding as an exploratory paper. This is done with roles and responsibilities, as described in Part III of the Workshop Manifesto:

https://www.academia.edu/115319366/An_ECIS_2024_Workshop_Manifesto_Parsing_Epistemic_Registers_in_Inter_organisational_Intervention_A_new_Paradigm_in_ICT_enabling_Accountability_of_Change_in_Enterprise_PART_III_Representing_the_Socio_Technical

Detailed Description:

More information available here. 

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

epistemic.ecis24@gmail.com 

Workshop P1 | 16 June 2024, 13:30-17:30, Room: TBA

Title: ISR Paper Development Workshop

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Suprateek Sarker, sarkers@virginia.edu (contact person)

Workshop Description:

As part of its outreach efforts and to encourage submissions from the ECIS community to Information Systems Research (ISR), the journal is pleased to announce its first-ever paper development workshop at ECIS.
Interested authors are invited to submit papers for possible inclusion in the workshop. Submitted papers should not be under review. We plan to accept between 15 and 20 papers that are of high quality and/or have the potential to develop into high-quality submissions targeted toward the leading journals of the IS discipline. Please note that not all submissions received can be accepted. Papers that are not accepted will not receive feedback.
Submissions can be on any topic and may use any research methodology (qualitative, quantitative, design, multi-method, etc.). Papers related to AI are especially welcome.
The selected papers will be mentored by at least two members of the ISR Editorial Board. Please note that the workshop is not associated with any publication. The goal is to offer feedback to the authors that can help enhance the quality of the paper as it is prepared for submission to a suitable journal. Authors do not have an obligation to submit the paper to ISR just because it has been accepted and discussed in the ISR Paper Development Workshop.
The length of the papers submitted to the workshop should not exceed 25 pages (double-spaced, 12 font)

Detailed Description:

More information available here. 

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

Please send your paper as an attachment (word or pdf format) to eic-isr@virginia.edu. The subject line of the email should say “Submission to the ISR workshop at ECIS 2024”.
Submissions should be e-mailed between April 11 and April 15 (Please consider New York date and time). That is, a paper submitted before April 11 and after April 15 will not be considered. We will try to get back to you with the decision by April 22.

Workshop P2 | 16 June 2024, 13:30-17:30, Room: TBA

Title: Teaching Business Analytics and Data Science Best Practices with a No-code Software Platform—KNIME

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Dursun Delen, dursun.delen@oksate.edu (Contact person)
Rosaria Silipo, rosaria.silipo@knime.com 
Stefan Helfrich, stefan.helfrich@knime.com 

Workshop Description:

As the fields of business analytics and data science continue to surge in both industry and academia, the demand for effective educational approaches has never been higher. With universities around the world launching programs at various levels, it’s important to find effective educational approaches that provide comprehensive knowledge while sustaining accessible. One established strategy for enhancing the learning experience is adopting a visual, workflow-driven, no-code software platform. Our workshop will showcase the power of free and open-source modeling environments (e.g., KNIME Analytics Platform) as an ideal tool for intuitive teaching, learning, and practicing business analytics, data science, and machine learning. Join us to witness a comprehensive tutorial on the best practices in business analytics and data science that demonstrates the seamless modeling capabilities of these software tools, empowering participants to follow along by installing the platform on the spot to their laptops during the workshop.

Detailed Description:

Please refer to the workshop organizers directly for further information.

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

Not applicable

Workshop P3 | 16 June 2024, 13:30-17:30, Room: TBA

Title: Serious digital storytelling: showcase and critique

Workshop Co-Chairs:

André Daniels, addaniels@uwc.ac.za 
Isabella Venter, iventer@uwc.ac.za 
Desireé Cranfield, d.j.cranfield@swansea.ac.uk (contact person)

Workshop Description:

What is the difference between digital storytelling (DST) and storytelling? The most important difference is that digital storytelling is virtual and thus transient. When the context is to provide information, it is referred to as serious digital storytelling. For example, the pandemic necessitated academics to engage in emergency remote teaching and to resort to different kinds of assignments and methods of assessment. One such evidence-based method for setting and assessing assignments was found to be digital storytelling. To accommodate the varying contexts and environments for serious digital storytelling, the traditional Story Circle methodology had to be amended (see Figure 1).
This workshop introduces participants to serious digital storytelling, especially in terms of the feedback and reflection phase of the DST process.
The workshop aims to provide an informal environment to collaboratively critique and reflect on examples of serious digital stories. Participants will be able to discuss with their peers how these stories were created, and the impression the stories left.
To structure the showcase and critique, the facilitator will show a digital story and discuss ways to critique it. Additional serious digital stories will be made available for download to view and to discuss and critique it with peers using a digital tool, Padlet. Padlet will allow the participants to provide individual constructive feedback. This feedback on Padlet can be viewed by the larger group.
After the group critique session, the facilitator will lead the larger group discussion where participants could share their overall impressions of the digital stories they saw and discuss common themes that emerged. The facilitator will also provide some additional guidance on best practices for digital storytelling and offer tips on software resources for further learning.
This format should provide participants with an opportunity to practice reviewing and critiquing stories with their peers in a supportive and constructive environment. The impact of this session can also be the building of networks, the immediate sharing of best practice, recognising the use of DST as a rich medium for data collection and information dissemination.

Detailed Description:

More information available here. 

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

Not applicable

Workshop P4 | 16 June 2024, 13:30-17:30, Room: TBA

Title: Value-Oriented Metaverse: Designing a Human-centric Future with Legal, Ethical and User-centric Perspectives

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Martin Semmann, martin.semmann@uni-hamburg.de 
Julia Bräker, julia.braeker@uni-hamburg.de (contact person)
Sofia Schöbel, sofia.schoebel@uni-osnabrueck.de 

Workshop Description:

The workshop aims for a holistic perspective on the metaverse, understood as meshed extended reality (XR) worlds that interact with traditional information systems. These digital worlds integrate various technologies, such as AR, VR, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and social media. The metaverse enables an immersive and interactive virtual experience for users in a decentralized environment. XR devices, such as headsets, glasses, or gloves, allow users to see, hear, touch, and manipulate virtual objects and environments, as well as communicate and collaborate with other users.

These new immersive and interactive experiences, however, come with not only opportunities but also challenges and risks that we do not find in traditional IT systems. These new challenges ask us to explore avenues for future research. To understand the state of research and to develop a research agenda, we aim for a systematic assessment of the realization of values within the metaverse and value-driven design for the metaverse. Thus, we strive for diverse inputs from the participants regarding, i.e., privacy, inclusion, bias, and practices or patterns used in the metaverse.

Topics include but are not limited to:
• Privacy and Security: How can we facilitate privacy in the metaverse and prevent cyber threats and data misuse?
• Explainability and Transparency: How can information processing and sharing be made transparent to users? How does meshing up different technologies influence perception, trust, and understanding of the metaverse?
• Inclusion: How can the metaverse be made accessible to a broad audience in a way that supports diversity and equal opportunities? What are the potentials for enriched social interactions for people with disabilities? If and how can the metaverse drive prosperity in developing countries?
• Bias: How can we address bias in the metaverse? How can we ensure diversity while societies in tension strive for stereotypes?
• Practices and Patterns: What practices and patterns are used in the development, design, and use of the metaverse? Does value-driven design need to be adapted for the metaverse?

Detailed Description:

More information available here. 

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

Papers need to be submitted to the workshop organizers via e-mail.

Workshop P5 | 16 June 2024, 13:30-17:30, Room: TBA

Title: Transferrable skills in European research educations

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Linnéa Carlsson, linnea.carlsson@hv.se (Contact person)
Camilla Gjellebæk, camilla.gjellebak@hiof.no 

Workshop Description:

This workshop extends a warm invitation to Doctoral Students, Early Career Researchers, Supervisors, and organizers of PhD-programs fostering the exchange of insights on the nature and scope of transferable skills nationally and within the European research landscape.
Cultivating transferable skills is paramount in equipping research students for their professional trajectories beyond academia. These skills encompass effective communication, adept time and project management, and leadership qualities. While traditionally cultivated within specific contexts—be it educational, research-oriented, or empirical—such skills prove adaptable across various domains and transitions.
Mobility opportunities, career advancement prospects, effective communication, interpersonal management, and integrating doctoral students into the broader research milieu serve as catalysts for identifying and honing transferable skills. Moreover, they foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, enriching the research community’s fabric.
Ensuring that transferable skills cultivate coherence necessitates engaging in cross-disciplinary dialogue. This dialogue should define the essence of transferable skills, delineate activities aimed at their development, and facilitate exchanges within the research community. While structured activities within the formal curriculum, such as courses, are foundational, complementary endeavors like writing seminars, collaborative projects, and conference participation are equally indispensable.
The “world café” seminar format emerges as a transformative intervention, facilitating the co-creation and dissemination of knowledge and community-building endeavors. Central to its efficacy is the structured dialogue format, enabling participants to engage in meaningful exchanges and fostering lifelong learning as an integral aspect of professional growth. The cyclic nature of conversations and participant rotation maximizes knowledge sharing and fosters diverse perspectives.
The world café format presents a unique opportunity to discuss transferable skills within national and European contexts. It serves as a tool for forging connections among participants who might not otherwise interact, laying the groundwork for formulating knowledge platforms spanning disciplines and academic institutions. Topics for discussion may encompass formal curriculum components like courses and supplementary activities like writing seminars, collaborative ventures, and conference engagements.

Detailed Description:

More information available here. 

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

linnea.carlsson@hv.se 

Workshop P6 | 16 June 2024, 13:30-17:30, Room: TBA

Title: The what, why and how of games and game elements in businesses

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Abhishek Behl, abhishek.behl@mdi.ac.in (contact person)
Annemieke Mintjes, annemieke@mintjesenco.nl
Vijay Pereira, vijay.pereira@neoma-bs.fr
Laxman Murugappan, laxman@academyofcustomerexperience.com
Dorra Yahiaoui, dorra.yahiaoui@kedgebs.com
Samuel Fosso Wamba, s.fosso-wamba@tbs-education.fr

Workshop Description:

Gamification has adequately received attention from information management scholars both from a design and an implementation purpose. Using game elements in a non game context makes the field interesting as it helps foster engagement and increases stickiness to business metrics. However, as the complexity of digital infrastructure increases, firms, and studies have not evolved from the contemporary form of gamification use. The most commonly used game elements like points, badges, and leaderboards are also chosen in haste and often do not translate into actionable evidence in businesses. Additionally, the board games market has been used sufficiently to translate into businesses globally. This creates a void in understanding the power of game elements and gamification as a process in business operations. The workshop is designed to ignite minds by sensitizing them about the potential of game elements and how they can be used in businesses.
Additionally, it also lets the attendees reflect upon the psychology and rationale for using specific game elements by deconstructing them using play as a mechanics. This also empowers the participants to experience games and game-based learning, which can be translated into smarter design-based solutions in business applications. It also helps them understand gamification as a higher-order construct. The workshop also discusses the ongoing studies and prototypes used by organizations using a case-based approach and aid the learning by using game-based solutions. The cases would also help the participants understand how firms have been using certain game elements with a specific intention in mind. However, it led to some interesting uncalled business metrics that helped them learn more about the end users. Lastly, The workshop also built a platform to debate and inspire participants to adopt and implement gamification as a proposed research method for conducting research and development.

Detailed Description:

More information available here. 

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

Interested participants should register to the workshop and share a brief profile of them covering three points to the lead organizer Prof. Abhishek Behl at abhishek.behl@mdi.ac.in
Name and Contact Email Address
Affiliation
Expectations from the workshop (in 2-3 points)

Workshop P7 | 16 June 2024, 13:30-17:30, Room: TBA

Title: Sustainable futures: Advancing the green frontier as IS researchers

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Pauline Weritz, p.weritz@utwente.nl (contact person)
Roxana Ologeanu-Taddei, r.ologeanu-taddei@tbs-education.fr 
Sarah Hönigsberg, sarah.honigsberg@icn-artem.com 

Workshop Description:

On the afternoon of the 16th of June, after lunch, we will meet for the workshop “Sustainable Futures: Advancing the green frontier as IS researchers,” which will involve a local industry partner with a keynote and real-life case around environmental sustainability in Cyprus. We advocate for heightened awareness about environmental sustainability among IS researchers, suggesting that our community should proactively develop practical solutions. In this workshop, participants are encouraged to consider these broader implications, not just in the theoretical realm but also in practical terms, reflecting on our community’s own carbon footprint and its commitment to sustainability.

The interactive workshop involves a local industry partner for a keynote focused on environmental sustainability in Cyprus. This also provides a real-world perspective on the topic, aligning with the global discourse on responsible resource use. After the keynote, we embark on a design thinking workshop, which engages participants in groups, where they tackle the real-life case presented by the local company. This hands-on approach encourages creative problem-solving and the development of innovative IS solutions to address sustainability challenges in Cyprus. The workshop further evolves into round table discussions, fostering the development of solutions and encouraging collaboration among participants.

Throughout these activities, we explore theoretical aspects but also emphasize practical engagement. The dynamic exchange serves as a platform for actively involving researchers in the pursuit of sustainable IS solutions. The concluding segment of the workshop, with the presentation of solutions, offers a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and discussions on the evolving role of IS in contributing to environmental sustainability based on the case. As the day unfolds, the workshop sets the stage for post-event activities (tbd).

Detailed Description:

Please refer to the workshop organizers directly for further information. 

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

Not applicable.

Workshop P8 | 16 June 2024, 13:30-17:30, Room: TBA

Title: Analyzing Bots in Social Networks: Theories, Literature, Methods, and Ethics

Workshop Co-Chairs:

Carolina Alves de Lima Salge, calsalge@uga.edu (contact person)
Anna Priante, priante@rsm.nl 
Aaron Schecter, aschecter@uga.edu 

Workshop Description:

Bots, automated entities in online social networks, have a substantial presence on digital platforms. They can post messages quickly and extensively, influencing the spread of information and their behavior can range from ethical to unethical (Salge and Berente 2017). While some studies have demonstrated that bots can be valuable in socio-technical contexts (Hukal et al. 2019, Safadi et al. 2021, Seering et al. 2018), bots can also sway public opinion (Forelle et al. 2015), affect political elections (Bessi and Ferrara 2016; Martini et al. 2021), and propagate false news (Shao et al. 2018). Additionally, bots pose challenges to the validity of IS research due to the confounding effects they might introduce (Salge and Karahanna 2018). In this PDW, we survey the first decade of bot research; facilitate theory development; discuss how to design research considering bots and using bots as tools; and extend the frontier of human-bot research by deliberating about generative AI implications. We will promote a collaborative learning environment where the attendees, presenters, panelists, and organizers will share their knowledge, ask questions, and learn more about conducting research on bots. The PDW will be structured as follows. The organizers will start with an introduction on bots. Then, six experts will present their insights, in line with the PDW objectives. After, participants will ask their questions to the panel to ensure a more interactive discussion. To conclude, the organizers will summarize the main discussion points and communicate the main takeaways.

Detailed Description:

Please refer to the workshop organizers directly for further information. 

Submission Link/Site/E-mail:

If you have any additional question, please contact the workshop chairs.