International Conference for Information & Communication Technologies for Organization & Society 2026

Technologies for a Better World: Navigating Research and Innovation in Times of Turbulence

Hosted by Burgundy School of Business (BSB) — Dijon, France

1–4 December 2026 — Dijon, France

Submission

We live in an era of profound and multidimensional turbulence. Health, economic, social, and environmental crises are occurring in rapid succession and becoming increasingly intertwined, disrupting organizations, markets, and individuals. In this context of instability, information and communication technologies (ICT), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), and automated systems are no longer mere performance tools: they are becoming potential vectors of resilience, social transformation, and human progress.

The world’s current crises vividly illustrate the ambivalent role of technology: on the one hand, it can intensify tensions, misunderstandings, and inequalities, particularly through the digital divide; on the other hand, it can provide innovative tools to preserve social bonds, support entrepreneurs, and ensure organizational continuity. Similarly, the rise of AI creates unprecedented opportunities to empower consumers and citizens, while also raising profound ethical concerns about human agency, algorithmic bias, and social responsibility.

Information systems (IS) must today adapt to a world in constant transformation. The notion of digital resilience is emerging as a central framework for understanding how IS can help organizations and societies absorb exogenous shocks, adapt, and rebuild in a more equitable and sustainable manner.

Building on the tradition established by previous editions — most recently the 2025 edition hosted by Excelia Business School in La Rochelle, which welcomed Professor William DeLone, co-author of the DeLone & McLean IS Success Model — ICTO 2026 invites researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers to explore how technologies can contribute to a better world, in a context characterized by uncertainty, complexity, and turbulence. The next edition will be hosted in Dijon by Burgundy School of Business (BSB), a triple-accredited institution (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS).

ICTO 2026 aims to:

• Explore how emerging technologies (AI, IoT, blockchain, metaverse, automation) can respond to major societal and environmental challenges

• Question the ethical, social, and organizational conditions under which technology genuinely produces a positive impact

• Analyze the role of information systems in supporting entrepreneurs, SMEs, and vulnerable organizations in times of crisis

• Develop theoretical and practical frameworks for responsible and inclusive technology design

• Foster interdisciplinary dialogue among researchers in information systems, management, marketing, economics, psychology, and social sciences

Guidelines

In view of the conference timeline, ICTO 2026 invites the submission of extended abstracts. Authors of accepted abstracts will present their work during the parallel sessions and will be invited to develop their contribution into a full paper for consideration by partner journals after the conference.

• A short summary of no more than 150 words should accompany the extended abstract.

• All submissions undergo double-blind peer review and must therefore be anonymized.

• Accepted abstracts will be included in the conference book of abstracts.

The best contributions will be invited to develop full papers for fast-track consideration by partner journals, including Communications of the Association for Information Systems (CAIS), with which the series maintains a close relationship, alongside additional partner journals to be confirmed. A dedicated “Meet the Editors” session will support authors throughout this process.

List of Topics

• Contributions are welcome across the following eight themes. The list is indicative rather than exhaustive.

  Theme 1 — Technology, Resilience, and Crisis Response in Turbulent Times

  • Information systems and organizational resilience in the face of crises, including health, economic, geopolitical, and environmental disruptions

  • Digital technologies supporting entrepreneurs, SMEs, and vulnerable organizations in uncertain and turbulent contexts

  • The role of digital platforms in maintaining social bonds, community support, and mental health during crises

  • Digital transformation and agile innovation in emergency and high-pressure situations

  • Information systems and supply chain resilience in disrupted and uncertain environments

  • Technologies for crisis anticipation, preparedness, coordination, and recovery

  • The ambivalent role of technologies in crises: enabling resilience while potentially amplifying misinformation, exclusion, and dependency

  Theme 2 — AI, Ethics, and Responsible Innovation

  • Artificial intelligence and the empowerment of consumers, citizens, workers, and communities

  • Algorithmic bias, fairness, equity, transparency, and social justice in AI systems

  • Corporate Digital Responsibility and responsible AI governance

  • AI and vulnerable groups: opportunities for inclusion and risks of discrimination or marginalization

  • Ethical frameworks for the design, development, deployment, and regulation of AI

  • AI and the well-being of consumers, employees, managers, and entrepreneurs

  • Human agency, autonomy, and accountability in increasingly automated environments

  • Trustworthy AI, explainability, and responsible human–AI interaction

  Theme 3 — Technologies and Human Well-Being

  • Technologies supporting the mental health and well-being of entrepreneurs, executives, workers, and citizens

  • Digital tools for managing stress, anxiety, burnout, and psychosocial risks in organizations

  • Remote work, hyperconnectivity, digital fatigue, and their impact on psychological well-being

  • Information systems for early detection, prevention, and management of psychosocial risks

  • Technologies promoting inclusion, accessibility, and equity in the workplace

  • The dark side of digital technologies: surveillance, technostress, isolation, and loss of work-life boundaries

  • Designing human-centered technologies that support dignity, care, and quality of life

  Theme 4 — The Future of Work in the Age of Intelligent Technologies

  • AI and the transformation of professional roles, skills, identities, and career trajectories

  • Human-machine collaboration and new forms of work organization

  • Automation, task fragmentation, algorithmic management, and digital surveillance

  • Design and leadership of hybrid human-technology teams

  • Training, reskilling, and lifelong learning in the age of AI and automation

  • The impact of intelligent technologies on autonomy, creativity, expertise, and decision-making at work

  • Inclusive futures of work: ensuring that technological change benefits diverse workers and organizations

  Theme 5 — Technologies for Sustainable and Inclusive Development

  • Green IS and digital technologies supporting sustainable development goals

  • Technologies for emerging economies, underserved communities, and the Global South

  • AI, data analytics, and digital innovation for environmental sustainability and climate action

  • Circular economy, responsible consumption, and information systems

  • Digital inclusion, accessibility, and reduction of the technological divide

  • The environmental costs of digital technologies, including energy consumption, e-waste, and carbon footprint

  • Technologies for social innovation, inclusive growth, and community empowerment

  Theme 6 — Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Digital Transformation for Societal Impact

  • Technological innovation in contexts of turbulence, uncertainty, and resource constraints

  • Start-ups, SMEs, and family businesses facing digital disruption and platformization

  • Dynamic capabilities, digital maturity, and organizational adaptation in turbulent environments

  • Digital platforms, ecosystems, and new business models for social and economic value creation

  • Fintech, blockchain, and the transformation of financial and institutional systems

  • Responsible entrepreneurship and innovation for societal, environmental, and economic impact

  • Balancing innovation speed with ethics, sustainability, and long-term responsibility

  Theme 7 — Digital Governance, Trust, and Democracy

  • Digital technologies, trust, and institutional legitimacy in turbulent societies

  • Misinformation, disinformation, polarization, and the role of digital platforms

  • Data governance, privacy, cybersecurity, and digital rights

  • Platform governance, accountability, and regulation

  • Technologies for civic participation, transparency, and democratic engagement

  • The role of public policies in shaping responsible and inclusive digital transformation

  • Digital sovereignty, geopolitical tensions, and technological dependence

  Theme 8 — Research, Methods, and Impact in Technology Studies

  • Interdisciplinary approaches to studying technology, innovation, and societal transformation

  • Responsible, engaged, and impact-oriented research in information systems and management

  • Methodological innovations for studying AI, digital platforms, and emerging technologies

  • Design science, action research, qualitative and quantitative approaches to technology for good

  • Measuring the social, environmental, ethical, and organizational impact of digital technologies

  • Bridging academic research, managerial practice, public policy, and societal needs

  • Rethinking the role of researchers in times of crisis, uncertainty, and technological acceleration

Committees

Program Committee

• Prof. Guillaume Biot-Paquerot, Université Bourgogne Europe, Burgundy School of Business, Dijon, France

• Prof. Antoine Harfouche, Université Paris Nanterre, France​

• Prof. Ina Kayser, IST University of Applied Sciences, Germany

• Prof. Hajer Kefi, EMLV, France

• Prof. Imed Ben Nasr, Excelia Group, France

Communication cochairs

Venue

ICTO 2026 will be held at Burgundy School of Business (BSB) in Dijon, France. A triple-accredited business school (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), BSB hosts an active research community in governance, information systems, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and experimental economics. Dijon, capital of the Burgundy–Franche-Comté region and a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, is directly connected to Paris by high-speed train (TGV, approximately 1h35) and is readily accessible from major European hubs, offering participants a distinctive setting that combines academic excellence with cultural and heritage richness.

Contact

to submit your paper at icto2026 : https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icto2026