IRIS/SCIS 2026

Reykjavík University and the Scandinavian Information Systems community welcome you to the 49th Information Systems Research Seminar in Scandinavia (IRIS 2026), held August 2–5, 2026. Established in 1978, IRIS is a long-standing and well-regarded forum for building and sustaining the Scandinavian Information Systems research community.

IRIS is known for its informal, egalitarian atmosphere, fostering open dialogue and close collaboration among participants. The seminar particularly welcomes Ph.D. students and early-career researchers and encourages the submission of both research-in-progress and completed papers. Contributions at an early stage are especially valued, and participants are invited to bring forward novel and not-yet fully developed ideas in a supportive and collegial environment.

A defining feature of IRIS is its working group format. All submitted papers are pre-read by group members and discussed in depth during dedicated sessions lasting 45–60 minutes. Rather than traditional presentations, the majority of time is devoted to constructive feedback and discussion, enabling authors to significantly refine and advance their work. In addition, all submitting authors contribute to the community by serving as reviewers for two to three other papers.

While IRIS has strong roots in the Nordic countries, it actively welcomes international researchers, enriching discussions with diverse perspectives on Information Systems research.

Paper submission

Papers are not to exceed 15 pages using the template found at our conference website, and submissions are to be done through the submission tab herein.