[AISWorld] CFP - AMCIS 2016 (San Diego)

[Warkentin, Merrill]

CALL FOR PAPERS
AMCIS 2016
Surfing the IT Innovation Wave

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We invite the submission of full completed research papers, Emergent Research Forum (ERF) papers, Professional Development Symposia (PDS), panels, CIO Program submissions, and Technology Research, Education, and Opinion (TREO) talk sessions to the 22nd Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS 2016), which will be held August 11-13, 2016 in San Diego, California. AMCIS 2016 brings together academics and industry professionals around the world to exchange knowledge related to the AMCIS 2016 theme, Surfing the IT Innovation Wave.

Let's go surfing ... at AMCIS 2016, where the ideas will be fresh, the research vibrant, and the academic skies sunny.  We are looking for submissions that will create, identify, and leverage the awesome innovative potential of the digital economy and the networked society.  With you, we will present an exciting program that draws upon the best of SIG-driven AMCIS traditions, continues successful recent initiatives such as the Emergent Research Forums and Technology Research, Education, and Opinion Talks from AMCIS 2015, and adds new features such as the Professional Development Symposia that will offer even more opportunities for participation, collaboration, and dialogue.  AMCIS 2016 will be brighter than ever and we look forward to surfing together in San Diego with you.  The legendary surfer, Phil Edwards, once said that "The best surfer out there is the one having the most fun."  As Program Chairs, we are committed to offering you a program that allows us all to experience what fun it can be to work in this incredible discipline of ours, as we create and catch the digital waves together.

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Submission Types
Full papers must describe completed research.  Completed research papers will be submitted to a conference mini track where they will be peer-reviewed using a double blind system and presented in a session format. Each session will consist of three or four competitive papers accepted through the review process. Sessions employ a standard format of presentation by an author and general audience discussion. Each session (meeting room) is set up with presentation equipment (i.e., overhead projectors and screens). Full papers must not exceed 10 pages (approx. 5,000 words) and must conform to the AMCIS 2016 submission template. Full papers that are accepted will be published in their entirety in the conference proceedings.
Emergent Research Forum (ERF) papers are a research in progress option that was introduced at AMCIS 2015. Like completed research, ERF papers will be submitted to a mini track 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. All ERF papers will be judged on the merit of the research idea and will be presented in an ERF presentation format that includes a slam presentation session during the program as well as a poster. Each slam presentation is limited to 3 minutes. ERF papers must not exceed 5 pages (approx. 2,500 words) and must conform to the AMCIS 2016 submission template. Authors of accepted ERF papers may submit an abstract for the proceedings OR a revised paper.

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 from different regions, SIGs, chapters, career stages, or demographic backgrounds. The PDS chairs encourage anyone interested in organizing a PDS to submit a proposal to the closest relevant track. Proposals involving cross-SIG dialog or collaboration may be submitted to the "General Topics" track. Please be aware, each track is limited to only one PDS. Proposals can be quite brief, but should provide an outline sufficient for the track reviewer to be able to make a recommendation on its applicability, likelihood of drawing an audience, and suitability. Some indication of likely authors and presenters would be helpful.

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

CIO Program submissions are open to anyone interested for submission this year. In essence all conference attendees can propose and facilitate sessions that include IT industry thought leaders (e.g., executives, managers, technical professionals, non-IT professionals, researchers, practitioners, vendors, consultants, service providers) in panels, paper/research discussions, debates, and working sessions to address current/emerging IT management and technical problems/opportunities. It would be the responsibility of the proposers to identify and invite the respective participants from industry. CIO Program proposals should be clear about the session's objectives, logistics (e.g., panel, research discussions/reviews, teaching/course/curriculum discussion, careers, problem being addressed), target audience (academic and practitioner), and plan to attract/invite practitioners, with an emphasis on the value proposition and strategic relevance of the session. It should speak to a general audience, and offer insights and ideas for the future. It could be a 'call to arms' for academics and industry leaders to work together to address challenges in the respective area or it can focus on what the future of the field may look like and how we can prepare for it, and so on. Proposals should be approximately 1,000 words in length, 12 pt. Remember that you will be preparing a complete plan for your session. It should be well articulated and argued regarding the focus and value, and most importantly attracting practitioners and conference attendees. If you have an idea for a proposal or want to discuss it please email Jerry Luftman, luftman at hotmail.com<mailto:luftman at hotmail.com>.

Technology Research, Education, and Opinion (TREO) Talks sessions will provide attendees a platform to present their research ideas, education papers, or opinion papers that cover any area of information systems (IS) or information technology (IT) and get feedback from session attendees. The TREO Talk sessions will provide the opportunity to submit a 1-page abstract of a research paper or research idea, an education paper or an idea related to IS education, or an opinion paper on any area of information technology. TREO Talks submissions will be editorially reviewed to ensure that they are IS related and appropriate in nature. Accepted TREO Talks 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. TREO Talk submissions will be in the format of a 1-page abstract and should be submitted via email to: Al Harris at: TREOTalk at appstate.edu<mailto:TREOTalk at appstate.edu>.

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All submissions (with the exception of CIO program and TREO talks) are to be made via the AMCIS 2016 submission system at ScholarOne's Manuscript Central. After creating an account and logging on to the ScholarOne site, the authors should go to "Author Center" to submit their full paper, Emergent Research Forum paper, professional development symposia, or panel proposal.
More specifically, to submit your full papers, Emergent Research Forum papers, professional development symposia, or panel proposals:
* Visit the AMCIS 2016 website for a complete list of tracks and mini tracks that are available. Determine the proper mini track for your submission prior to submission. The AMCIS 2016 website is: http://amcis2016.aisnet.org/

* Use the AMCIS 2016 paper or panel template posted online: http://amcis2016.aisnet.org/index.php/sessions/call-for-papers

* Read the author submission instructions for the submission type.

* Submit your paper before March 2, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST via ScholarOne's Manuscript Central.
If you have any questions, please send an email to: amcis2016.program at gmail.com<mailto:amcis2016.program at gmail.com>

All AMCIS submissions must comply with the policies posted on the AMCIS 2016 website. Scholarly integrity is a core value in our discipline. Scholars submitting papers to this conference thereby attest that they have read the AIS Code of Research Conduct; and the work submitted is in accordance with the Code in all appropriate respects. Editors of AMCIS conference proceedings who receive allegations of plagiarism or other scholarly misconduct may inform the AIS President who may refer the matter, at his/her discretion, to the AIS Research Conduct Committee.

Thank you,
AMCIS 2016 Program Team
amcis2016.program at gmail.com<mailto:amcis2016.program at gmail.com>

Merrill Warkentin, Andrew Burton-Jones, Alanah Mitchell - Program Co-Chairs

Dustin Ormond, Arif Perdana, Janek Richter, Zhongyn (Phil) Zhou, Syaiful Ali - Review Coordinators