• Abstract

Abstract should not have more than 600 words.

• Extended Abstract (Work in Progress)

The extended abstract should not exceed 2 pages (including introduction, body of knowledge and conclusion, supported by not more than 10 references).

• Full Paper

You are allowed a total of 6 pages for your paper (including all figures, tables, and references). If you are planning to submit a Full Paper, you do not need to submit an Extended Abstract.

• Student Paper

Research done by students in any of the topic areas listed above, or related areas. A total of 3 to 4 pages for a student paper including all figures, tables, and references.

• Poster

The poster can be presented either in Microsoft Power Point (not more than 20 slides) or as A0 paper size (1189 x 841 mm). In addition to the poster’s display, authors must submit their posters in the form of an extended abstract (should not exceed 2 pages) that will be included in the conference proceedings. The posters’ display will run throughout the duration of the conference.

• Case Study

Case studies in any of the topic areas listed above, or related areas. Case studies should not exceed 4 pages including introduction, body of knowledge and conclusion, supported by not more than 10 references.

• Speaker

Participating as a speaker is open to all. You will be expected to give a talk to the whole audience. For further information, please Click

• Session Speaker

WorldCIS-2026 invites sessions speakers to share their knowledge on issues or subject matters of the research work with a session. To be a session speaker, you need to submit the following information:

• Presentation Title
• Scope (300 words)
• Objective and Motivation (200 words)
• Name, Affiliation and Email

To submit a session speaker's proposal, please Click

• Panel Discussion

Proposals from those who would like to facilitate a panel discussion are welcomed. The proposals may address any of the topics falling within the scope of the conference themes. Panel Discussions provide an opportunity for public discussion amongst a selected group of panellists. Central to the success of a panel discussion is the choice of a good topic as the focus for discussion and panellists who bring differing perspectives and are confident in making clear arguments in a live situation. Panels should comprise of three to five scholars who present their arguments; a discussant offers critical comment on the arguments made and the discussion is opened up to the participating audience. The WorldCIS-2026 will set aside space for those who wish to pursue discussion of a particular topic or issue. Interested individuals should submit a proposal not more than 400 words, on or before the 20th of March, 2026. In addition, the proposal should indicate the duration of the panel discussion (preferred duration is 60 minutes). All accepted Panel Discussion proposal will be published in the Conference Proceedings. If you are interested in organising Panel Discussion for the WorldCIS-2026, please email your proposal to the pandis@worldcis.org. Submissions should be in MS Word format. The proposal must include: Title, Panel Chair(s) (if necessary), Speakers Names, Affiliation and Email, Scope, Objective and Motivation.

• Workshop

Workshop's duration is 80 minutes. All the accepted papers  will be included in the conference proceedings. You can consider organising a workshop that is related to WorldCIS-2026 topics. To submit a workshop proposal, please Click

• Virtual Presentation (Video Conferencing):

We understand that some presenters will not be able to make the trip to Oxford to present their research paper, case study, work in progress and report, mainly due to financial and/or political restrictions on travel. The WorldCIS-2026 has therefore instituted a virtual presentation system to allow the authors of accepted papers the same publication opportunities as regular presenters. A research works submitted without the participant attending the conference in person, but presented via video conferencing are refereed and published (if accepted) in the conference proceedings. You can submit a research paper, case study, work in progress and report for virtual presentation under the open call for papers via email to virtual@worldcis.org

• Work-in-Progress Reports or Proposals for Future Research:

Incomplete research or ideas for future research in order to generate discussion and feedback in any of the topic areas listed above, or related areas. A total of 4 to 6 pages for a work-in-progress reports or proposals for future research including all figures, tables, and references.