The 19th China Summer Workshop on Information Management (CSWIM 2026) will take place in Haikou, Hainan, on June 27–28, 2026. This workshop aims to foster communication and research collaboration among Information Systems (IS) scholars from China and around the world and to enhance our understanding of how information technologies and systems impact individuals, businesses, organizations, and societies.
We welcome submissions of original and forward-thinking research papers addressing important and impactful issues concerning theory, design, development, evaluation, and application of information systems and management. Research articles driven by real-world business problems and validated with proper research methodologies are particularly encouraged. To ensure high-quality peer review and scholarly exchange, top-tier journal Senior Editors (SEs) and Associate Editors (AEs) will be invited to serve as discussants for presented papers.
The relevant topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
Advances in IS Research: Methods, Theories, and Philosophy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business and society
Generative AI and the future of innovation management
Data Science, Analytics, and Decision Intelligence
Blockchain, DLT and Fintech
Digital Innovation, Transformation, and Entrepreneurship
Collaborative Systems and Applications
Crowdsourcing and Open Innovation
Cybersecurity
Digital Products (e.g., Digital Currencies and Payments)
Digital Learning and AI in Education
Electronic and Mobile Commerce/ Sharing Economy, Platforms, and Crowds
IT Strategy, Leadership, Sourcing, and Governance
Human-Computer Interaction
IoT, Smart Cities, and Digital Government
IS in Healthcare
Knowledge Management
Platform Economics and Strategy
Privacy, Assurance, and Trust in IS
Smart Home, City, Service, or Government
Social Networks and Social Media, Virtual Communities, and Social Commerce
IS for Sustainability and Social Good
Immersive Technologies, virtual communities and the Metaverse
Artificial Intelligence: Ethical Dilemmas and Societal Impact
General Topics and the Future of IT
Submission Instructions
The submitted version of each paper must be written in English and submitted as a PDF file through the online submission system at the conference homepage (https://www.paperfox.ai/conference/cswim2026). The paper should adhere to the following general guidelines:
Font: Times New Roman 12pt
Spacing: single-spaced
Length: should not exceed 6 pages in length, including the abstract, keywords, text, figures, tables, references, and appendices
Margins: 1-inch on all sides
Paper Size: Standard letter (8.5" × 11")
Heading Format:
1 MAJOR HEAD (Bold, all caps, centered)
1.1 First Subhead (Bold, title case, centered)
1.1.1 Second Subhead (Bold, title case, flush left)References:
Font: Times New Roman 12pt
Spacing: Single-spaced with left hanging-indent
Order: Alphabetical by author name
Style: APA
In-text: (Nunamaker 1991) or Nunamaker (1991)
Please use the submission template below to prepare your paper. Original paper submissions should NOT include any author and affiliation information. Papers that do not follow the above instructions may be desk-rejected without a formal review.
Important Dates
Submission system open for submission: February 1, 2026
Submission deadline: 23:59pm EST (Eastern Standard Time), March 15, 2026 (No extension)
Acceptance notification: April 30, 2026
Deadline for final paper submission: May 10, 2026
Conference dates: June 27-28, 2026