25th International Conference on Perspectives in Business Informatics Research (BIR 2026)
October 7–9, 2026
FHNW – University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
Olten, Solothurn, Switzerland
https://www.bir2026.fhnw.ch/

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Main Theme: Hybrid Intelligence in Business

BIR 2026 invites submissions exploring theoretical foundations, innovative practices, and socio-technical challenges of Hybrid Intelligence (HI) — the integration of human expertise and intelligent information systems in business environments.

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Topics of Interest (include but are not limited to)

1. Architectures and Systems for Hybrid Intelligence
- Socio-technical system design
- Human–AI interaction and augmented decision support
- Explainable AI (XAI)
- Process mining and task orchestration
- Knowledge graphs and semantic technologies
- Neurosymbolic AI
- Conceptual modeling and enterprise architecture
- Emerging technologies (AI, IoT, blockchain, XR, cloud/edge)

2. Ethical, Responsible, and Accountable AI and IS
- Responsible and trustworthy AI
- Governance, accountability, auditability
- Privacy, security, and compliance
- Ethical implications of generative AI

3. AI-Supported Data and Knowledge Management
- Knowledge management and digital transformation
- Workforce augmentation and future of work
- Machine learning and predictive analytics in business

4. Alignment, Interoperability, and Openness
- Business–IT alignment
- Ontologies and theoretical foundations
- Open innovation and interoperability

5. Smart Systems and Application Areas
- Sustainable and smart business systems
- FinTech, healthcare, e-government
- Industry 4.0/5.0, smart cities, education, climate impact

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Important Dates

Abstract submission (recommended): April 19, 2026
Paper submission deadline: May 4, 2026
Notification of acceptance: June 15, 2026
Camera-ready papers: June 29, 2026

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Submission Guidelines

BIR 2026 welcomes original, unpublished contributions not submitted elsewhere.
Accepted papers will be published in Springer LNBIP.

Paper categories:
- Research papers
- Exploratory papers
- Practice papers

Maximum length: 14 pages (excluding references).

More information: https://www.bir2026.fhnw.ch/

We look forward to your contributions!
BIR 2026 Publicity Chair