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).