[AISWorld] CfP PACIS2022 "Sustainability and Societal Impacts of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)"

[Dr.rer.pol. Annika Baumann]

Call for Submissions for the Track "Sustainability and Societal Impacts of 
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)" at PACIS2022 (Virtual 
Conference, July 5-9, 2022)

Track Description:
Given the various societal, economic, and ecological challenges facing the 
world, the United Nations 2030 Agenda has formulated Sustainable Development 
Goals (SDGs) that focus on combating poverty, reducing the growing gap of 
inequality, securing economic growth and innovation, while also addressing 
the issues of global health and education, climate change, and preservation 
of our oceans and forests, among others. In the urgent search for solutions, 
information and communications technologies (ICTs) are often seen as crucial 
mechanisms to positively transform our society and help to contribute to the 
world’s sustainable development. Succeeding at the SDGs requires various ICT 
use scenarios that in turn influence the current status and future success 
of each SDG. However, the ubiquitous (and not well-thought-out) use of ICTs 
can also have many unintended consequences, which society is
only starting to understand. Consequently, the objective of the track is to 
develop theoretical insights and a practical understanding of opportunities 
and issues that address the social and ethical implications of ICT use in 
the context of SDGs. Indeed, where and how can ICTs contribute to the 
achievement of SDGs? And what are the challenges that stand in the way? 
Which positive effects can we hope for? And which unintended consequences do 
we have to consider?
In this vein, this track seeks to attract research papers that deal with the 
societal impact of ICTs in the context of SGDs. Contributions that look at 
the positive potential of ICTs, but also explore the unintended consequences 
of ICT use are welcomed.

Potential topics include (but are not limited to):
•   Individual and societal consequences of current or emerging technologies 
or technological trends, e.g., Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, 
augmented reality, etc.
•   Unintended consequences of ICTs (e.g., discrimination, technostress, 
surveillance, unethical uses of ICT use)
•   The Bright Side of ICTs (e.g., social capital, information spread and 
access)
•   ICTs for a sustainable & green society, government, and/or industry
•   The role of ICTs in alleviating poverty
•   The role of ICTs in facing and mitigating ecological challenges
•   The role of ICTs in social inclusion/exclusion and educational 
(in)equality
•   The role of ICTs to achieve good health and well-being
•   Harnessing ICTs in attaining SDGs

Important Deadlines:
Paper Submission Deadline: March 15, 2022
Paper Decision Notification: Before May 1, 2022
Camera-Ready Due: June 1, 2022

Further information on the Minitrack can be found here: 
https://pacis2022.aisconferences.org/submissions/track-descriptions/#toggle-id-21

Track Chairs:
Annika Baumann, Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society
Hanna Krasnova, University of Potsdam
Sabine Matook, The University of Queensland

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look 
forward to your submissions.

On behalf of all track chairs,
Annika Baumann