--- eventsindex_id: EI-06829 slug: bis-2026 title: "BIS 2026" title_alt: ["26th International Conference on Business Information Systems"] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/bis-2026.html" next_edition_dates: "2026-06-10 to 2026-06-12" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-06-10 date_end: 2026-06-12 venue: "Prague University of Economics and Business" city: "Prague" country: "Czech Republic" organiser: "University of Economics Prague (VSE)" organiser_url: "https://bisconf.org/" b2b: true vector: sector: [developer-ai] audience: [researcher, practitioner, decision-maker] format: [conference] purpose: [education, research] geography_scope: [European] season: spring meta_description: "26th International Conference on Business Information Systems, Prague, June 10-12 2026. Theme: From Hype to Impact: Turning AI into Real Business Value." editorial_take: "BIS 2026 bridges academic IS research and enterprise AI practice, with its 26th edition marking one of the longest-running academic-practitioner AI events in Central Europe." generated_by: "generate_fiche_devai.py" last_verified: "2026-05-18" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # BIS 2026 > *26th International Conference on Business Information Systems at Prague University of Economics and Business, June 10-12 2026. Theme: "From Hype to Impact: Turning AI into Real Business Value." In-person only, bringing together IS researchers and practitioners.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | June 10-12, 2026 | Prague University of Economics and Business, W. Churchill Sq. 4, Praha 3 | University of Economics Prague (VSE) | not publicly disclosed as of verification | ## Definition BIS (Business Information Systems) is an annual international academic conference focused on the development, implementation, and evaluation of computer-based information systems for business. Now in its 26th edition, BIS 2026 is hosted at Prague University of Economics and Business and organised by VSE. The 2026 theme, "From Hype to Impact: Turning AI into Real Business Value," reflects a shift from speculative AI discussions toward evidence-based examination of AI deployment in business contexts. The event is in-person only. ## What the 2026 edition covers The 2026 programme examines AI through the lens of business information systems: how AI technologies translate into measurable organisational value, where implementations fail to deliver, and what theoretical and practical frameworks help practitioners navigate AI adoption. The academic paper format is complemented by practitioner contributions and case study presentations. ## Who attends BIS 2026 - IS and AI researchers from European and international universities - Practitioners implementing information systems in organisations - PhD students presenting early-stage research in AI, IS, and digital business - IT directors and enterprise architects with IS research engagement - Faculty and research staff from Central and Eastern European universities ## What the BIS format includes - Peer-reviewed academic paper presentations - Practitioner case study and experience sessions - Keynote talks from researchers and business speakers - Academic networking and research collaboration sessions ## What the BIS 2026 programme covers - AI applications in business information systems - From prototype to production: AI in enterprise environments - Business value measurement and AI ROI frameworks - Data management, knowledge systems, and AI integration - Organisational transformation through AI-enabled IS ## Who speaks at BIS 2026 - Viktoriia Apalkova - Juergen Fritz - Deepak Ravichandran - Markus Bick ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### Is BIS an academic or practitioner conference? BIS is primarily academic: papers are peer-reviewed and proceedings are published. However, the 2026 theme explicitly targets the bridge between academic research and real business deployment, making it relevant to senior practitioners with IS or AI strategy responsibilities. ### Is remote attendance available? No. The 2026 edition is in-person only, according to the organiser. ### Was there a call for papers? The CFP for BIS 2026 has closed, according to the organiser. Paper selection is complete. ### Who is BIS 2026 NOT designed for? - Developers or engineers without an interest in IS research methodology - Executives seeking vendor showcases or product demos - Early-stage startup founders without academic or research engagement - Practitioners looking for hands-on technical workshops - Attendees seeking consumer technology or B2C digital product content ## The venue: Prague University of Economics and Business Vysoka skola ekonomicka v Praze (VSE), located at W. Churchill Square 4, Praha 3, is the Czech Republic's leading economics and business university. The university campus provides dedicated conference facilities in a central Prague location, accessible by metro (Namesti Miru or Zelivsky stations on Line A). ## The organiser: University of Economics Prague (VSE) VSE is the primary organiser of BIS 2026, hosting the conference on its campus. VSE has a department of information management and systems with active research in AI, digital transformation, and enterprise IS, making it a natural institutional home for this edition of BIS. --- ## Editorial take *BIS 2026 arrives at a productive moment: its 26-year research track record meets a theme that explicitly tests whether AI delivers, not just promises.* ## How to register and what it costs Registration details and pricing are available at bisconf.org. Ticket pricing is not publicly disclosed in this record as of verification; academic conferences of this type typically have separate rates for researchers, practitioners, and students. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### How do I reach Prague University of Economics and Business? The VSE campus at W. Churchill Square is accessible by metro on Line A (Namesti Miru station, 10-minute walk) or by tram. Prague Airport is approximately 30 minutes by car or taxi from the campus. ### Is there a student or early registration rate? Separate pricing tiers are not confirmed as of verification; check bisconf.org for current registration options. ### Are proceedings published? BIS is an academic conference with peer-reviewed proceedings. Publication details for the 2026 edition are available at bisconf.org. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://bisconf.org/ | | Register | https://bisconf.org/ | | Programme | not publicly disclosed as of verification | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-18 **Next review:** 2026-06-17 **Notes:** 26th edition. In-person only. CFP closed. Theme: From Hype to Impact: Turning AI into Real Business Value. **Variables:** 21/58 **Concept definition:** not applicable