“Reimagining Digital Technology for Business, Management, and Society”

Transformative Perspectives for Business, Management, and Society

As digital technologies reshape both organizations and society, rethinking their roles is crucial. ECIS 2026 calls for scholarly engagement with the opportunities and challenges of this digital transformation.

The 34th European Conference on Information System (ECIS)

Digital technologies are profoundly embedded in contemporary society, influencing a wide spectrum of domains from business and management to social and cultural life. The theme “Reimagining Digital Technology for Business, Management, and Society” emphasizes the pivotal role of digital innovations in shaping both organizational practices and everyday experiences.

Emerging Technologies as Catalysts for Organizational and Societal Transformation

ECIS 2026 encourages interdisciplinary dialogue on shaping futures where innovation serves both organizational goals and societal needs.

The advent of emerging technologies – such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Robotics – offers a transformative lens through which to reassess and redefine the interactions between technology, organizations, and society. This theme invites a critical and reflective discourse on how digital technologies can be strategically leveraged to create sustainable value, drive organizational innovation, and address societal challenges.

Location

The 34th European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS 2026) will take place in the vibrant city of Milan, a global hub of business, culture, and innovation. The conference is proudly hosted by two of Italy’s leading academic institutions, Bocconi University and the University of Milan (Statale).

This collaboration brings together Bocconi’s renowned expertise in business and management with the University of Milan’s strength in interdisciplinary research and innovation. Milan, with its dynamic ecosystem of academia, industry, and technology, offers an inspiring backdrop for fostering rigorous academic discourse, cultivating research collaborations, and bridging the gap between theoretical advancements and practical applications in the field of information systems.