​ABOUT THE CAIS ‘IS FOR PRACTICE DEPARTMENT’

The Communications of the Association for Information Systems (CAIS) recognizes the critical importance of practitioner-research in advancing the field of IS. It helps fill the theory-practice gap, provides contextual understanding, facilitates rapid knowledge translation, fosters innovation, and empowers practitioners in knowledge creation. In the rapidly evolving field of IS, these benefits are particularly crucial for validating and refining theoretical concepts in real-world settings. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where practitioners and academics can learn from each other and collectively advance the field of IS. The IS for Practice Department welcomes a variety of contribution types that address practical IS challenges across various sectors and industries. We seek reports and papers that explore the implementation and impact of emerging technologies, examine the human and organizational aspects of IS, investigate the strategic role of IS in organizational transformation and analyze the ethical and societal implications of IS practices. All submissions should contribute to the understanding of practical IS-related challenges, oPer insights for practitioners, and bridge the gap between academic research and industry practice. We particularly encourage reports and papers that provide actionable insights, challenge conventional wisdom, or offer novel perspectives on pressing IS issues.

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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

This workshop aims to provide clarity about the meaning of practice-oriented research from the viewpoint of CAIS. The workshop has been designed for:

• academics who are already engaged with practice but want to publish practice-oriented types of papers.

• academics who want to learn how to engage with practice from private, public or not-for-profit sectors.

• practitioners who want to learn about the value of engaging with academic research groups, and how it differs from tradtional consulting services.