Dear SIG-OSRA Members,
We are launching this monthly newsletter for our members. We hope you find it useful and informative!
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Greetings from the SIG-OSRA Leadership
From the President (Frank Ulbrich):
As we begin a new year, January has been a moment of reflection and momentum for SIG-OSRA. The rapid pace of AI-driven organizational change continues to challenge our assumptions as scholars, and I am excited to see our community shaping these conversations with rigor and creativity. I look forward to working closely with you all in 2026.
From the Communications Director (Guohou Shan):
January has been an energizing start for SIG-OSRA, with strong engagement around conferences and member achievements. It is inspiring to see how active and supportive this community is, and I am grateful for your continued contributions. I look forward to highlighting even more of your work in the months ahead.
Conference & Research Highlights
We are pleased to announce that AMCIS 2026 tracks and mini-tracks are now open for paper submissions. Artificial Intelligence and Organizational Transformation (SIG OSRA) https://amcis2026.aisconferences.org/submissions/track-descriptions/
Track Chairs:
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Frank Ulbrich, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
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Elaine Mosconi, Université de Sherbrooke
This track focuses on machine–human interaction as the core of organizational AI transformation. We invite theoretical, empirical, design-science, mixed-methods research, and real-life teaching cases examining governance, ethics, shadow AI, and socio-technical dynamics in organizations.
Key Dates:
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Manuscript Submissions Begin: January 8, 2026
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Manuscript Submissions Due: March 1, 2026 | 17:00 PST (Reno/Los Angeles)
We will promote every minitrack in the next monthly newsletter and also on our official LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ais-sigosra/?viewAsMember=true).
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Member Achievements
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Elaine Mosconi (Past President) received the AIS Sandra Slaughter Service Award 🏆 at ICIS 2025 in Nashville, USA. This prestigious recognition highlights her outstanding and sustained service to the AIS community.
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Guohou Shan (Communications Director) received the Best AMCIS 2025 ERF Paper Award, recognizing excellence in early-stage research and scholarly contribution.
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Frank Ulbrich has transitioned to President of SIG OSRA, bringing strong leadership and a clear vision for advancing organizational systems research within the AIS community.
Upcoming Opportunities
Community Engagement
We are beginning to plan a SIG-OSRA Pre-ICIS Workshop, and we would like your input. In the coming weeks, members will be invited to participate in a short community vote and feedback survey to help shape:
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Workshop topics (e.g., AI and organizational transformation, shadow AI, governance and ethics, health IT, socio-technical systems)
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Formats (e.g., paper development workshop, panels, roundtables, doctoral consortium-style sessions, practitioner–academic exchange)
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Registration and pricing preferences, including the maximum amount members would be willing to pay for workshop attendance.
Your feedback will be critical to ensuring the workshop meets the needs and expectations of our diverse community.
Closing
Thank you for being an active and engaged part of SIG-OSRA. Your research, service, and collaboration are what make this community thrive. Please remember to share your news, achievements, photos, or opportunities with us by submitting updates through our Google Form:
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Warm regards,
Frank Ulbrich
President, SIG-OSRA
Guohou Shan
Communications Director, SIG-OSRA