Full papers must describe conceptual or empirical research that has been completed. Full papers will be submitted to a conference minitrack where they will be peer-reviewed using a double-blind system and presented in a traditional conference session format. Each session will consist of three or four papers that have been accepted through the review process. Sessions employ a standard format of presentation by an author and general audience discussion. Full papers must not exceed 10 pages all-inclusive (approx. 5,000 words) and must conform to the AMCIS 2026 submission template. Papers that are accepted will be published in their entirety in the conference proceedings.

Emergent Research Forum (ERF) papers

Emergent Research Forum (ERF) papers report on research that is still in progress. Like completed research, ERF papers will be submitted to a minitrack for double blind review. Upon acceptance, ERF papers will be presented by authors while interested participants gather to share ideas and discuss topics of mutual interest. ERF papers must not exceed 5 pages all-inclusive (approx. 2,500 words) and must conform to the AMCIS 2026 submission template. ERF papers that are accepted will be published in their entirety in the conference proceedings.

Panels

Panels provide an opportunity for a group of researchers to explore a topic of interest in a panel format, typically involving a moderator (who poses several questions related to the topic) and three to four expert contributors with different views or perspectives on the topic. Depending upon the topic, the experts can be drawn from the academy or from industry. Of particular interest are panel submissions related to the conference theme, although panel proposals on other relevant topics are also welcome. The panel co-chairs are willing to work with panel submitters to help them develop provocative ideas into strong proposals.

Professional Development Symposia (PDS)

Professional Development Symposia (PDS) offer the opportunity for creative, multi- way conversations, and have the potential to offer a positive impact on the professional development of participants across all regions, SIGs, chapters, career stages, or backgrounds. Proposals can be brief, but should provide an outline sufficient for the reviewers to be able to make a recommendation on its applicability, likelihood of drawing an audience, and suitability for the conference. Some indication of likely presenters is encouraged.

Technology Research, Education, and Opinion (TREO) Talks sessions

Technology Research, Education, and Opinion (TREO) talk sessions will provide authors a platform to present their research ideas, education papers, or opinion papers that cover any area of IS and get feedback from session participants. For the TREO talk sessions, authors are invited to submit a 1-page abstract of their proposed talk. TREO talk abstracts will be editorially reviewed to ensure they are relevant and appropriate for the conference. Accepted TREO talk abstracts will be presented at a TREO talk session. Each TREO talk author will present their topic, followed by a question and answer and discussion session with the audience.

Workshops

Workshops are typically partial or full-day sessions that facilitate discussion and exploration of ideas, techniques, and methodologies that advance research, teaching knowledge of IS-related concepts, or products from industry and their application to academia, educational curricula, or industry practice. Additionally, workshops can offer training in, or a comprehensive understanding of, an emerging field or a state-of-the-art topic in IS.