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.

Commitment to sustainability

Throughout human history, we have organised ourselves into larger and larger structures, from the first tribes of our prehistory to today's megacities.

In recent decades we have become aware that our living space is not limited to the structures we inhabit, but extends to the entire planet and that our actions have a global influence.

This has led us to consider with increasing interest and necessity the sustainability of everything we do so that the impact on the environment that allows us to exist is as small as possible.

Therefore, it is our duty and responsibility to seek and implement sustainability measures so that we can all enjoy an environmentally responsible and sustainable congress.

We have developed the following initiatives to improve sustainability:

First, we have identified the rooms that have the best lighting and conditioning in order to reduce the need for energy expenditure.

Second, we have defined a collection of metrics to implement and evaluate different sustainability-related initiatives. These metrics include number of vegan menus consumed, proximity of the food served on the menus, number of public transport trips made by attendees and hours of the day when the electricity is switched off.

Finally, we have worked on the production and application of sustainable badges made from recycled materials.

20th Research Challenges in Information Science

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

Toulouse, France, 26 - 29 May, 2026