ICTO
The International Community for Technologies & Organization
ICTO Strategic Interest Groups (SIGs)
Strategic Interest Groups (SIGs) are the heart of the ICTO community.
They bring together researchers, doctoral students, practitioners, and institutional partners who share a common passion for advancing Information Systems research that creates meaningful societal impact.
ICTO SIGs
The Power of ICTO SIGs
Each SIG serves as an international community of expertise dedicated to an emerging research domain or strategic challenge.
Through collaboration, members exchange ideas, develop research agendas, organize workshops and seminars, initiate international projects, mentor early-career researchers, and contribute to ICTO's thought leadership.
Unlike traditional research groups, ICTO SIGs are designed to bridge research, practice, and policy. They provide an environment where academic excellence meets real-world challenges, helping transform scientific knowledge into innovations that benefit organizations, governments, and society.
Whether your interests lie in Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Sustainability, Healthcare, Digital Government, Cybersecurity, Analytics, or other emerging topics, ICTO SIGs offer a global platform to collaborate, lead, and shape the future of Information Systems.
Together, our SIGs build the intellectual capital that enables ICTO to become the global reference community for Information Systems research that improves people's lives and communities.
Why join an ICTO SIG?
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Build an international research network.
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Meet researchers, doctoral students, practitioners and policymakers.
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Develop collaborative research projects.
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Organize workshops, panels and special conference tracks.
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Produce white papers and policy briefs.
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Mentor doctoral students and early-career researchers.
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Identify emerging research opportunities.
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Contribute to societal transformation through Information Systems.
Become a SIG Member
Members can:
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Join one or more SIGs.
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Participate in year-round activities.
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Access exclusive webinars and networking events.
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Collaborate on international publications.
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Develop funded research initiatives.
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Serve in SIG leadership roles.
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Mentor the next generation of Information Systems researchers.