WITS 2025 Call For Papers

Call for Papers

The 35th WORKSHOP ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND SYSTEMS

(WITS 2025)

 Nashville, Tennessee

December 17-19, 2025

supported by the
INFORMS Information Systems Society

The 35th Annual Workshop on Information Technologies and Systems (WITS’25) will be held in Nashville, Tennessee at the JW Marriott Nashville on December 17-19, 2025, just after the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS).

The purpose of the workshop is to provide a forum for discussion and interaction among scholars with research interests in the cutting-edge issues of information technologies and systems. The theme of WITS 2025 is “Sustainable Digital Transformation: Building a Resilient Rhythm for the Future.”

In a world that’s rapidly evolving through digital innovation, the need for resilience and sustainability in transformation has never been more pressing. This year’s theme reflects the harmonious resilience Nashville is celebrated for, inspiring a balanced approach to technology’s impact on business and society. As we move into the future, how can information systems foster sustainable growth while adapting to emerging challenges? From green computing and ethical AI to adaptive infrastructures and data governance, this theme invites us to explore how information systems can create a lasting, resilient rhythm that not only supports innovation but also enhances societal well-being for generations to come.

This theme is inclusive and engages research across a broad range of topics, including the following:

IMPORTANT DATES

Submissions

All types of submissions should follow the specified guidelines on page length, font size, and line spacing as specified below. You are recommended to format your paper according to the submission template (coming soon). All submissions should be sent in electronic form through the WITS 2025 submission system (coming soon).

When submitting to WITS 2025, please select from one of the five categories below. Each paper or proposal can only be submitted to one category.

• Completed Full Research Paper    (maximum 15 pages)
• Research-in-Progress Paper (maximum 10 pages)
• Dissertation Proposal (maximum 10 pages)
• Demo/Prototype    (maximum 10 pages)

Completed Full Research Paper

Submitted full research papers are limited to 15 double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font, 8.5″ by 11″ pages (including tables, figures, and references and 1″ margins on all sides). All submissions will be subjected to a double-blind review. Selection for presentation at the workshop will be based on originality, contribution to the field, and alignment with the theme of the workshop. Authors of accepted full research papers will be required to present at the workshop. Accepted full research papers will also be considered for the Prabuddha De Best Paper Award, which comes with a $1000 cash prize, or the Best Workshop Theme Paper Award. When appropriate, the program chairs may accept early-stage full research papers as research-in-progress papers.

Research-in-Progress Paper

We also encourage research-in-progress paper submissions for authors to gather feedback on early-stage work. Submitted research-in-progress papers are limited to 10 double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font, 8.5″ by 11″ pages (including tables, figures, and references and 1″ margins on all sides). Accepted research-in-progress papers will be presented in parallel sessions as short presentations.

Dissertation Proposal

Dissertation proposal submissions are targeted at doctoral students who have NOT completed their dissertation but have successfully proposed it by July 1, 2025, and desired feedback on the research proposed for their dissertation. Dissertation proposals should not exceed 10 double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font, 8.5″ by 11″ pages (including tables, figures, and references and 1″ margins on all sides). Accepted dissertation proposals will be invited for presentation at the workshop and considered for the Best Dissertation Proposal award.

Demo/Prototype

Demo/Prototype submissions are intended for showcasing developed software or hardware prototypes and should not exceed 10 double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font, 8.5″ by 11″ pages (including tables, figures, and references and 1″ margins on all sides). Additionally, demo/prototype submissions should include, wherever feasible, links to the associated software or hardware demo (along with screenshots to provide audiences with an indication of its functionality).

Committee Members

Conference Chairs
Pallab Sanyal, George Mason University
Jingjing Zhang, Indiana University

Program Chairs
Dandan Qiao, National University of Singapore
Sriram Somanchi, University of Notre Dame
Wenjun Zhou, The University of Tennessee

Local Arrangement Chairs
Yuanyang Liu, University of Tennessee

Doctoral Student Corner Chair
Konstantin Bauman, Temple University

Ignite (Short Talk) Session Chair
Jingyuan Yang, George Mason University

Demo/Prototype Session Chair
Yong Ge, University of Arizona

Industry Session Chairs
Gene Moo Lee, University of British Columbia
Soumya Sen, University of Minnesota

Web Chair
Pan Li, Georgia Institute of Technology

Best Paper Award Chair
Gediminas Adomavicius, University of Minnesota

Best Thesis Award Chair
Kaushik Dutta, University of South Florida