Welcome Message
Welcome to the Fifth Annual Conference of the New England chapter of the Association for Information Systems (NEAIS). We are delighted to see participation from faculty members and students representing over ten esteemed universities, including Babson College, Baruch College, Bentley University, Brandeis University, Northeastern University, Suffolk University, The Federal Polytechnic (Offa), UMass-Amhurst, UMass-Boston, UMass-Dartmouth, UMass-Lowell, University of Connecticut, University of New Hampshire, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The NEAIS Chapter Board extends its heartfelt gratitude to the University of New Hampshire (UNH) for graciously hosting this event at their beautiful campus on Saturday, October 28th, 2023. Our appreciation also goes to you, the AIS Council, and our generous sponsors for making this conference a great success.
This year's conference is themed "Sustainability in the Age of AI and Digital Transformation", emphasizing the intersection of sustainability and technological advancements. Our conference will commence with a warm welcome from Professor Lucy Gilson, Dean of UNH's Peter T. Paul College of Business. This will be followed by two enlightening keynote addresses, one by Professor Sirkka Jarvenpaa from the University of Texas at Austin, and the other by Evan Gwynne Davies, Co-founder & CEO of Scrapp. These thought-provoking keynote presentations will pave the way for a stimulating panel discussion featuring distinguished guests: Rehgan Avon, Co-founder & CEO of AlignAI; Diana Kelley, Chief Information Security Officer for Protect AI; Jeff Spears, COO of Management Decisions, Inc. with extensive international law expertise; and Russ Wilcox, a global leading data scientist, NLP expert, and AI consultant. A highlight of our program will undoubtedly be the unveiling of the recipients of the two esteemed Best Paper Awards, with a total prize of $1000, recognizing and honoring their exemplary contributions to the expansive corpus of knowledge. This will be followed by two research paper presentation sessions and four round table discussion sessions.
This conference is not just a locus of learning but a nexus for professional networking. Esteemed participants, we encourage you to utilize this platform to liaise with colleagues, foster collaborative relationships, and initiate dialogues that will undeniably transcend traditional academic and practical boundaries. Amidst the serene backdrop of New Hampshire, we anticipate a harmonious synthesis of knowledge, innovation, and professional camaraderie. Together, we are set to engender a conference experience characterized by intellectual enrichment and professional advancement. Enjoy this journey of exploration, connection, and collective growth.
In closing, the NEAIS board members extend their heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering support and remain hopeful that together, we can continue to elevate NEAIS as a thriving and active chapter within AIS.
Yang Lee, Luvai Motiwalla, David Murungi, Yuzhu Li, Ermira Zifla, & Jing Wang
2023 NEAIS Board Members