RCIS 2026 20th International Conference on Research Challenges in Information Science

The Research Challenges in Information Science (RCIS) conference is a leading annual event for researchers and professionals in information science and information systems. It provides an international forum to share cutting-edge research, explore emerging challenges, and exchange ideas across academia and industry. Covering topics such as data management, information systems engineering, human-centered design, AI, digital transformation, and domain-specific applications, RCIS fosters collaboration and innovation. With diverse tracks including research papers, project presentations, and doctoral activities, the conference offers a vibrant community for advancing knowledge and shaping the future of information science. RCIS 2026 will take place in Toulouse, in the heart of the city, offering participants the chance to gather in a dynamic and culturally rich setting in southern France, blending scholarly exchange with the charm of one of European most beautiful urban environments.

Topics of Interest

RCIS 2026 welcomes submissions from the whole spectrum of the information science field. The list of themes and topics includes, but is not limited to:

Information Systems and their Engineering Requirements Engineering Model-Driven Engineering Domain Specific Languages Method Engineering Quality Assurance and Testing Software Engineering	User-Oriented Approaches Social Computing and Social Network Analysis User-Centred Design Collaborative Computing Human Factors in Information Systems Technology Acceptance
Data and Information Management Databases and Information Information Security and Risk Management Conceptual Modelling and Ontologies Knowledge Graphs	Enterprise Management and Engineering Business Process Engineering and Management Enterprise Architecture Process Mining Enterprise Modelling Digital Transformation Complexity Management
Domain-specific IS Engineering E-Health, E-Government, and E-Commerce Smart Cities, Industry 4.0 and Digital Twins News and Media Production Digital Humanities Virtual Worlds	Data Science Big Data and Business Analytics Decision Information Systems Machine-Learning and Generative AI Applications Information and Value Management Misinformation and Fake News
Information Infrastructures Information Systems Quality of Service Cyber-Physical Systems Web Information Systems Grid, Cloud, Fog, and Edge Computing Internet of Things Pervasive and Mobile Computing Quantum Computing	Reflective Research and Practice Information Systems Quality Evaluation Methods Impact of Information on the Enterprise and the Individual Information Science Education Research Methodologies in Information Science Design Science and Rationale Action Research and Case Studies in Information Science

20th Research Challenges in Information Science

Advancing Information Science and Information Systems Quality in the Era of Complexity

Toulouse, France, 26 - 29 May, 2026

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