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ICIS 2026
ICIS 2026 Professional Development Workshop (PDW) on Autonomous Scholarship
The ICIS 2026 Professional Development Workshop (PDW) on Autonomous Scholarship is a forum for scholars to explore emerging research on autonomous systems in information systems, focusing on the theoretical, methodological, and practical implications of AI-driven autonomy in organizational contexts. The workshop aims to foster collaboration and advance scholarly discourse on this rapidly evolving topic.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Full paper
October 25, 2026
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Full paperKey deadline
October 25, 2026 · AoE
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Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Work-in-Progress Papers
Submissions should outline ongoing research with preliminary findings and clear research questions.
Research areas in scope
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Research Themes
Theoretical foundations of autonomous systems in ISMethodologies for studying autonomous agents and AI-driven decision-makingHuman-autonomy interaction and trust in organizational settingsEthical and governance challenges of autonomous systemsDesign and implementation of autonomous technologies in business processesImpact of autonomy on job roles, skills, and organizational structures
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions must be blind-reviewed; author identities must be removed from the manuscript.
- Papers must not exceed 20 pages, including references and appendices.
- Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere.
- Authors may not submit the same work to both the PDW and the main ICIS 2026 conference.
- All submissions must include a statement on the use of AI tools in research and writing.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Official workshop siteCall for PapersSubmission GuidelinesProgramOrganizersDownload the full Call for Papers (PDF)
Last verified September 9, 2026