23rd European Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Conference on Information Systems

A 23-Year Foundation with Global Reach

27 – 28 August 2026
Paris, France

Agentic Orchestration: Building the Autonomous Enterprise

European, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Conference on Information Systems (EMCIS)

The European, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern Conference on Information Systems (EMCIS) is an esteemed annual research event that serves as a focal point for the Information Systems (IS) discipline, offering both regional and global perspectives. Since its inception in 2004 by the Brunel University UK research group ISEing, EMCIS has grown into a highly anticipated gathering that brings together researchers from around the world in an environment conducive to the free exchange of innovative ideas.

As a premier conference in Europe and the Middle Eastern region, EMCIS caters to Information Systems academics and professionals, addressing a wide range of technical, organizational, business, and social issues in the application of Information Technology. By dedicating itself to the definition and establishment of Information Systems as a discipline with significant impact, EMCIS aims to contribute to the academic and research community and empower IS professionals. The conference emphasizes the use of sound research methodologies that lead to measurable outcomes, ensuring that the presented research has substantial relevance to the IS field.

EMCIS annually selects different destinations, forging collaborations with local universities to enrich the conference experience and facilitate knowledge sharing. These partnerships have played a crucial role in the ongoing success of EMCIS, as the conference continues to attract a multitude of respected collaborations and forge lasting connections.

By fostering an inclusive and friendly atmosphere, EMCIS has become a beacon of excellence, known for its ability to connect researchers and professionals in the IS domain, while fostering the development of innovative and impactful research.

Unique characteristics of the EMCIS conference include:

Conference proceedings will be published in a Springer Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing volume.

  • Conference proceedings are indexed by ISI Proceedings, DBLP, EI and Scopus.
  • Substantially extended versions of the 10% at most EMCIS papers may be selected for publication in academic journals.
  • Distinctive Keynote addresses by distinguished international scholars from different disciplines, highlighting or discussing particular and generic global topics.
  • An international event that continues to attract attendees, academics, practitioners and junior researchers including PhD students from all over the world, enjoying the friendly atmosphere conducive to free exchange of innovative ideas.
  • More than 4000 academics, researchers, and professionals in EMCIS cumulative network.

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EMCIS at a glance

Bridging Academic Excellence and Applied Innovation

18 Dynamic Academic Tracks

From cutting edge AI innovation to Smart Cities and MIS

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Proceeding published by Springer

Indexed by Scopus, ISI Proceedings, DLBP and EI

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Expanded Research via the Journal of Future Internet Special Issue

Fast-tracked Special Issue based on extended versions of the top-tier submissions

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Exclusive Guided Tours of the State-of-the Art Ynov Labs:

  • AI & Creativity Lab
  • Cyber war room experience & simulation

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Global Technology Hackathon

  • A multi-track hackathon on
  • AI, Automation & Agent Orchestration
  • Cybersecurity
  • Defense & Dual Use Technology
  • Global Online CyberGame

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Important Dates

Electronic Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026
Notification of Acceptance to Authors: May 30, 2026
Camera Ready Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026
Author Registration Deadline: June 15, 2026
Early bird registration Deadline: June 30, 2026
Conference Dates: August 27-28, 2026

Proceedings

Conference proceedings will be published in Springer Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing volume.

Journal Special Issue

Expanded versions of selected papers will be published in a special issue of the Journal of Future Internet

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WHEN

27 – 28 Aug

2026

 

WHERE

Paris Ynov Campus

12 rue Anatole France

 92000 Nanterre

Paris, France

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