2024 SIG GLOBDEV: PRE-AMCIS 2024 ANCILLARY MEETING AND WORKSHOP: SIG GLOBDEV – BRIDGING HORIZONS: EMPOWERING GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ICT AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Website: https://sigglobdev.github.io/ict-global-development

Submission link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=2024sigglobdev

Abstract registration deadline: July 23 2024

Submission deadline: July 27 2024

Workshop day: August 15 2024

Topics: fostering cross-sector partnerships, emerging technologies for social impact, designing sustainable business models, equitable access to digital resources

Our SIG GLOBDEV Official Ancillary Meeting 2024 and Pre-AMCIS 2024 Workshop SIG titled "BRIDGING HORIZONS: EMPOWERING GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ICT AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP" is devoted to issues described below.

In an era marked by digital disparities and burgeoning social entrepreneurship, our workshop aims to forge new pathways toward inclusive growth and societal advancement. Grounded in the ethos of SIG GLOBDEV and the visionary landscape of AMCIS 2024, our workshop seeks to explore the synergies between ICT and social entrepreneurship in addressing the pressing challenges of global poverty and digital equity.

Drawing an inspiration from the rich history of innovation and humanitarian outreach, our workshop endeavors to catalyze meaningful a dialogue and collaborative action. Through interactive sessions and immersive discussions, participants will delve into the transformative potential of ICT interventions and social entrepreneurship initiatives in economically developing regions.

Key themes include fostering cross-sector partnerships, leveraging emerging technologies for social impact, and designing sustainable business models that prioritize equitable access to digital resources. By harnessing the collective expertise and passion of our diverse community, we aspire to co-create actionable strategies that drive positive change and elevate lives worldwide.

Join us on a journey of exploration and empowerment, as we chart a course toward a more inclusive and socially conscious digital future. Together, let us bridge horizons and pave the way for a world where technology serves as a catalyst for prosperity and social justice.

Registration for the workshop is part of the AMCIS 2024 conference and can be completed at the following link: https://amcis2024.aisconferences.org/registerinformation/

Peer-reviewed and accepted papers will be included in the AIS eLibrary among the Proceedings of the Annual Workshop of the AIS Special Interest Group for ICT in Global Development. The submission Web page for 2024 SIG GLOBDEV is https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=2024sigglobdev 

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

• Full papers should present finalized research. These papers will be submitted to the SIG GLOBDEV workshop at AMCIS 2024, where they will undergo a double-blind peer review. Accepted papers will be presented during our workshop sessions. Sessions will follow a standard format with author presentations followed by audience discussions. Full papers must be around 10 pages (approximately 5,000 words) and should adhere to the SIG GLOBDEV 2024 submission template. Accepted papers will be fully published in the SIG GLOBDEV proceedings. The the required template is available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10nfYbRFYO47yMYnbb6rElOy7-c04uws-/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113096379222627397346&rtpof=true&sd=true
• Emergent Research Forum (ERF) papers should present research in progress. These papers will be submitted to a SIG GLOBDEV workshop mini track for double-blind review. Upon acceptance, authors will present their ERF papers, and participants will engage in discussions. ERF papers must not exceed 5 pages (approximately 2,500 words) and should follow the SIG GLOBDEV 2024 submission template. Accepted ERF papers can be published as an abstract or a revised paper in the proceedings. The required template is available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10nfYbRFYO47yMYnbb6rElOy7-c04uws-/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113096379222627397346&rtpof=true&sd=true
• Short SIG GLOBDEV talks abstracts: Short SIG GLOBDEV talks will offer a platform for attendees to present their research ideas, education papers, or opinion papers related to information systems (IS) or information technology (IT) and receive feedback. Attendees can submit a 1-page abstract of their research, education idea, or opinion paper. Submissions will be editorially reviewed to ensure relevance to IS. Accepted abstracts will be presented in a session where authors share their topics, followed by audience Q&A and discussion. The Short SIG GLOBDEV abstract template can be foud here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vtmVK0qwAR54qt3qe6AmJ0eByqKVNUfb?usp=sharing

List of Topics

• ICT for Global Development (e.g., AI, Blockchain, digital twins, other emergent digital technologies)
• Social Entrepreneurship for Global Development
• Fostering Cross-sector Partnerships
• Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Social Impact
• Sustainable Business Models for Equitable Digital Access

Committees

Co-Chairs and Program Committee

• Jolanta Kowal, University of Wrocław, Institute of Psychology, Poland, e-mails: jolakowal@gmail.com or jolanta.kowal@uwr.edu.pl
• Piotr Soja, Krakow University of Economics, Krakow, Poland, e-mail: eisoja@cyf-kr.edu.pl 
• Paulo Rupino da Cunha, CISUC, DEI, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal, e-mail: rupino@dei.uc.pt

Secretary

• Secretary: Philip F. Musa, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Collat Schoolof Business, USA, e-mail: musa@uab.edu

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to jolanta.kowal@uwr.edu.pl