Panels

We warmly invite IS scholars to propose panels for ECIS 2027! Panels offer an important space for shaping conversations in the Information Systems community. They are expected to be interactive and discussion-driven, bringing together diverse perspectives on questions, tensions, or dilemmas that invite reflection and dialogue.

We particularly welcome panels that critically engage with the social, political and ethical consequences (and the possibilities!) of new and emerging technologies and how the academic community might respond. Panels should involve the audience, stimulate idea exchange, and open new insights, research directions, or implications for IS scholarship and practice. They may also take the form of structured debates around contested or provocative issues in the field.

Format of Panel Proposal must not exceed six (6) single-spaced pages and conform to the ECIS 2027 paper submission template. The page limit is all-inclusive, and includes the title, body of the paper, figures and tables, references, and appendices. Submissions that exceed this limit will be automatically rejected.

Each panel proposal should include the following sections:

• Introduction: A clear and accessible overview of the panel topic, its relevance for the IS community, and the motivation for organizing the panel.
• Issues: A description of the key issues, questions, or tensions that will guide the panel discussion.
• Panelists: Names, affiliations, and roles of the panel moderator and panelists, demonstrating a range of perspectives on the topic).
• Panel Structure: A description of how the session will unfold, including the allocation of time and the format of interaction among panelists and with the audience. Panels should be designed as an integrated discussion rather than a sequence of short presentations. Proposals should assume a 90 minute session, with substantial opportunities for audience engagement.
• Participation Statement: A statement confirming that all proposed panel participants have agreed to attend the conference and to serve on the panel if the panel is accepted.
• Biographies: Brief biographies of each participant (approximately 120 words per person), highlighting relevant expertise and perspectives related to the panel topic.
• References: References cited in the proposal, as appropriate.