Amman: Patronizing for HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, Nabil Al-Fayoumi, vice president of the Royal Scientific Society for Technology, inaugurated the European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS), held at the Applied Science Private University under the theme "Co-Creating Value for an Intelligent Future."
According to Jordan News Agency, Princess Sumaya, in a speech delivered on her behalf, highlighted the importance of the conference as a prestigious academic platform that facilitates knowledge exchange and research collaboration among participants worldwide. She commended Applied Science Private University for its strong academic and research capabilities, which enable it to host major international scientific events and contribute to global academic dialogue.
The conference assembled a distinguished group of scholars, researchers, and experts from leading universities and research institutions across Europe and globally. They engaged in discussions and exchanges on the latest advancements in information systems. This edition of the conference is notably significant as the 33rd in its history and the first ever held outside Europe, marking a recognition of the university's global academic and research standards, advanced infrastructure, and supportive environment for scientific excellence.
Recognized as one of the world's premier academic conferences in the field, ECIS is held annually under the auspices of the Association for Information Systems (AIS). It brings together leading academic practices, pioneering research, and interdisciplinary dialogue on the future of digital technology and society. The 2025 conference is jointly organized by Applied Science Private University, Kristiania University of Applied Sciences in Norway, and Halmstad University in Sweden. This year's conference received over 1,000 paper submissions from more than 50 countries, with 320 accepted following a rigorous peer-review process.
The conference program features a variety of academic events, including a doctoral consortium, a junior faculty forum, pre-conference workshops and seminars, and the main plenary sessions. The themes cover several key topics in information technology, such as information systems, artificial intelligence, business analytics, cybersecurity, health information systems, digital transformation, smart cities, digital governance, human-machine interaction, and digital sustainability.