BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://ifiptc12.org///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260418T103711UTC-3443KV5RS1@https://ifiptc12.org/ DTSTAMP:20260418T103711Z DESCRIPTION:\n\nOverview\nIt gives us great pleasure to invite you (in-pers on) to University College Cork (UCC)\, Cork\, Ireland\, for the 2026 Joint Open Conference of the IFIP WG 8.3 (Decision Support) &\; WG 12.15 (Ge nerative AI). The IFIP Working Group 8.3 has a long-standing tradition of fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on decision support systems\, with a focus on how information systems/technology can enhance human effectivenes s in complex\, uncertain tasks. IFIP WG 12.15 is the newest IFIP WG. Thus\ , this conference continues that legacy and openly pushes it forward into the age of AI. On this basis\, we aim to continue the success of past IFIP WG 8.3 conferences in supporting the dissemination of quality research\, but also to provide a memorable experience in University College Cork (UCC )\, Cork\, Ireland.\nDecision-making in today’s world is increasingly shap ed by complex\, dynamic\, and uncertain contexts. The role of decision sup port systems (DSS) has never been more critical\, not just to automate tas ks\, but to augment human judgment\, foster collaboration\, and support se nse-making in situations that cannot be fully specified in advance. The tr ansformations enabled by AI (Artificial Intelligence) also signal a powerf ul force shaping the future of decision support systems (DSS)\, echoing bo th technological progress and strategic opportunities for system designers . Therefore\, the 2026 IFIP WG8.3 conference theme is: \;Human-Centric Decision Making: Transforming with AI.\nThe IFIP WG 8.3 conference commit tee welcomes both academic and practitioner community contributions on a w ide range of topics using a range of scholarly approaches that showcase th e latest innovations and achievements in decision support and decision mak ing. Submitted contributions that showcase methodological advances and rea l case studies will be especially welcomed. All contributions will be doub le-blind peer-reviewed\, and the acceptance of a contribution will be base d on the originality of the work\, the relevance to the conference theme a nd its overall quality.\nThe 2026 Joint Open Conference of the IFIP WG 8.3 (Decision Support) &\; WG 12.15 (Generative AI) will highlight the app lications\, methods\, analytics\, stakeholders and impacts of decision mak ing and decision support in society and business. Suggested research topic s (presented as conceptual/theoretical\, empirical\, design science and ca se-based approaches\, amongst others) can include\, but are not limited to \, the A to Z of Human-Centric Decision Making. We especially welcome pape rs that explore how AI\, analytics\, and decision support systems/technolo gies can be designed\, developed\, and deployed to enhance\, not replace\, human decision-making. This includes attention to how humans and machines co-create value\, how DSS adapt to ill-structured problems\, and how emer ging technologies transform the very nature of managerial and societal dec isions.\n\n\n\n\nConference Publications\nIntending participants in the 20 26 Joint Open Conference of the IFIP WG 8.3 (Decision Support) &\; WG 1 2.15 (Gen AI) are invited to make a submission for consideration for prese ntation at the conference and publication in its proceedings. Submissions must be original contributions that have not been previously published. Ac cepted submissions will be published when there is a unique author registr ation (to attend the conference) for each submission. Full academic resear ch papers and research-in-progress papers will be presented in regular ses sions.\nSubmission Types\n\nFull Research Papers (max 14 pages): \;The maximum length of submitted manuscripts is 14 pages. The maximum length o f final versions of manuscripts is 17 pages. This includes the title page\ , references\, and appendices. Over length manuscripts will not be accepte d for publication (manuscripts with smaller page margins and font sizes th an specified in the author instructions and set in the template files will also be treated as over length). Accepted full papers will be published i n the Journal of Decision Systems (a Taylor &\; Francis publication) as a supplemental proceedings and available on the \;JDS site.\nResearch -In-Progress Papers (max 8 pages): \;The maximum length of submitted ( RIP) manuscripts is 8 pages. This includes the title page\, references\, a nd appendices. Over length manuscripts will not be accepted for publicatio n (manuscripts with smaller page margins and font sizes than specified in the author instructions and set in the template files will also be treated as over length). Accepted research-in-progress papers will \;not  \;be published in the supplemental proceedings.\n\nNumber and order of aut hors\nEach author can be ‘lead’ on at most two (2) submissions and ‘co-aut hor’ on at most four (4) submissions. After initial submission\, authors c annot be added to or deleted from full research papers or research-in-prog ress papers.\nReviewing process \;\nThe review process is double-blind (authors identities not known to reviewers). Manuscripts will be evaluate d based on technical quality\, novelty\, potential impact\, and clarity. P articipants will be asked to confirm that no generative AI tools have been used in the writing of the article. If authors use AI tools in the produc tion of images or graphical elements for the paper they should be explicit ly mentioned and disclosed in the appropriate section of the paper.\nSubmi ssion process\nElectronic submissions for the 2026 IFIP WG 8.3 Conference will be handled through the Journal of Decision Systems Submission Portal. To submit your manuscript\, please use the following steps:\n\nNavigate t o the \;Journal of Decision Systems Submission Portal\nUse the “Login / Register using ORCID” button to login or create an account. If you don’t already have an ORCID\, you will now be asked to create one.\nOnce you ha ve logged on\, you will be taken to a short submission form with four step s.\nOn the first page of the submission form\, you will be asked to confir m the journal title and article type\; make sure you have selected “Journa l of Decision Systems”.\nOn the same page\, you will be asked\, “Are you s ubmitting your paper for a specific special issue or article collection?”. Click “Yes” and then select “IFIP WG 8.3 Conference 2026 Human-Centric De cision Making”\; this step is \;very important.\n\nManuscripts must be written in English and formatted according to the Taylor &\; Francis f ormat. Download the \;author instructions and MS Word templates. Refer ences should use the \;American Psychological Association (APA) \; reference style.\n\n\n\n\nKey Dates\n\n\n\nMilestoneDate\n\n\n\nSubmission system opens\n1 Dec 2025\n\n\nPaper submission deadline\n25 Feb 2026 (fin al)\n\n\nReviews sent (to corresponding author)\n\n10 Mar 2026\n23 March 2 026\n\n\nRevised paper submission deadline\n\n27 Mar 2026\n7 April 2026\n \n\n\nNotification of acceptance (to corresponding author)\n\n10 Apr 2026 \n17 April 2026\n\n\nFinal accepted papers due\n24 Apr 2026\n\n\nConferenc e\n8 - 10 Jun 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fees\n\n\nConference Regi strationEarly Registration (on or before 1 May 2026)Regular Registration ( after 1 May 2026)\n\n\n\nRegular Participant\n€400\n€450\n\n\nRegistered S tudent*\n€300\n€350\n\n\nAccompanying Person\n€120\n€120\n\n\n\n*A valid p roof of registration (full-time/part-time student) is required\n\n\n\n\nRe gistration\nRegistration for the 2026 Joint Open Conference of the IFIP WG 8.3 (Decision Support) &\; WG 12.15 (Generative AI) is now available. Please click \;here* to register.\n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\nIFIP W G8.3 Conference Co-Chairs\nDave: \;dsammon@ucc.ie \;| \;Ciara:  \;c.heavin@ucc.ie\nIFIP WG12.15 Conference Chairs\nDan: \;oleary@ usc.edu \;\n\n DTSTART:20260608T001800Z DTEND:20260610T021800Z LOCATION:Cork\, Ireland () SUMMARY:Human-Centric Decision Making: Transforming with AI - 2026 Joint Op en Conference of the IFIP WG 8.3 (Decision Support) & WG 12.15 (Generative AI) END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR