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Call for Papers \u2013 IFIP WG 9.4 Conference 2026<br>
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Theme: Reorienting the Digital: Ethics, Ontology, and Sustainable Futures<br>
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal | 25\u201327 May 2026<br>
Hosted by Kathmandu University (Nepal) & University of Agder (Norway)<br>
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The 19th IFIP WG 9.4 Conference invites researchers, practitioners, and interdisciplinary thinkers to critically explore ICT in society. This year\u2019s theme encourages reflection on the philosophical, ethical, and societal dimensions of digital transformation,
with special attention to perspectives from the Global South.<br>
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Conference Tracks:<br>
ICT4D in a post-aid world;<br>
From critique to hope and optimism: Frameworks, methodologies and directions for \u2018positive digital development\u2019;<br>
Digital data and technologies in upland and mountain regions;<br>
Sustainable innovations and ethics in digital transformation and ICT4D: Insights from the Global South;<br>
Intersectionality in ICT4D research and practice;<br>
Decolonising ICT4D through South Asian philosophical perspectives;<br>
Twin transitions for development: Potentials and pitfalls at the digital-environment intersection;<br>
Information systems security and privacy for sustainable futures in the Global South/Developing Economies;<br>
Digital technologies and sustainable development;<br>
Reorienting and exploring digital solutions for human and planetary health in the climate crisis;<br>
Meaningful pedagogies for meaningful technologies;<br>
Shutdowns and sovereignty: Reframing digital control in Africa;<br>
Globalized and localized trajectories of digital innovation;<br>
Algorithmic accountability and data justice in emerging economies governance;<br>
Ethical Implications of AI Integration and Digital Penetration in Health Care;<br>
Digital innovations for entrepreneurial equity and sustainable livelihoods;<br>
Governing AI from the Global South: Comparative, critical, and contextual approaches;<br>
Health information systems, digital healthcare & innovation management;<br>
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Submission Details:<br>
Accepted papers will be published by Springer.<br>
Anonymity: Remove all author names and affiliations from the paper.<br>
Template: All papers must follow Springer's template. Instructions for Authors | Template -
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Submission Portal: TBA<br>
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Full Papers:<br>
12\u201315 pages<br>
Double-blind peer review by two reviewers<br>
Must be presented at the conference for publication<br>
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Short Papers:<br>
6\u201311 pages<br>
Double-blind peer review by two reviewers<br>
Must be presented at the conference for inclusion in proceedings<br>
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Important Dates:<br>
Submission deadline: 7th January 2026<br>
Decision notification: 14th February 2026<br>
Submission of final camera-ready papers: 7th March 2026<br>
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Join us in Kathmandu to explore ethical, sustainable, and inclusive digital futures...\U0001f64f\U0001f64f</div>
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<span style="color: black;">Devinder Thapa, PhD (IE) & PhD (IS)</span></p>
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<span style="color: black;">Academic Memberships: AIS, IFIP WG 9.4, SIG GlovDev, SIGPHIL</span></p>
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