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As part of the 2014 Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), the Association for Information Systems (AIS) is seeking participation by all Information Systems organizations to conduct an ancillary meeting at AMCIS in Savannah, August 7-9, 2014.
For all SIG/Ancillary/Pre/Post AMCIS meeting event requests for AMCIS 2014, please complete the OAM application here http://amcisoam.aisnet.org/. Should you require assistance or have questions during this process, contact Marlene Burle, Conference Manager at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 314-283-3234
Official Ancillary Meetings
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Mid-Career Faculty Workshop Location: |
August 7, 2014 7:30 AM–3:00 PM |
The Mid-Career Faculty workshop allows mid-career faculty to discover opportunities, exchange experiences, and establish new connections with peers. This workshop is led by mid-career faculty for mid-career faculty. If you have reached the milestone of tenure and/or associate professor and are considering how best to move forward in your career, join us for this interactive workshop. We will discuss life after tenure, identifying goals, and the future of academia. Contact the workshop organizers: Stacie Petter, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Sandi Richardson, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Workshop on Geographic Information Systems for Smart Sustainability Location: |
August 7, 2014 8:00 AM–1:00 PM |
The objective of this workshop is to introduce IS/IT faculty and graduate students to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as an emerging area of importance in IS/IT scholarship and practice, with an emphasis on smart sustainability. The workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of GIS concepts, methods, architecture, and applications. It will justify and demonstrate the relevance of GIS and spatial analysis for IS/IT research, curricula, and teaching. Further information at: www.siggis.wikispaces.com |
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Human-Computer Interaction in Health and Wellness Research Workshop Location: |
August 7, 2014 8:00 AM–1:00 PM |
Human-Computer Interaction in Health and Wellness Research Workshop, jointly hosted by SIG-Health and SIGHCI (Attendance by Invitation Only) Visit the SIG-Health website at http://www.aissighealth.com/wordpress/ or contact SIG-Health President Vance Wilson, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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SAP University Alliances ERP Simulation Game on SAP HANA
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August 7, 2014 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
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Due to circumstance beyond our control the SAP Student Entrepreneurship boot camp has been cancelled. SAP University Alliances will provide a half day workshop demonstrating innovative solutions available for academic use. Come see the ERPsim game played on the SAP HANA innovation platform and SAP Lumira Cloud data visualization exercises or join us in viewing the Human Face of Big Data an enlightening PBS video about the exponential growth of data and it’s coming impact on humanity. Contact one of the following: |
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Doctoral Student Corner Location: |
August 7-8, 2014 |
The doctoral student corner is a dedicated space for doctoral students attending the conference to orient them to the AMCIS experience and to connect them to others in the field. This space will be available throughout the conference to provide a place for doctoral students to network and relax between events. We encourage doctoral students of all levels to register for this free ancillary event when registering for AMCIS 2014. |
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AMCIS 2015 Location: |
August 7, 2014 2:00 PM–4:30 PM |
Meeting of AMCIS 2015 organizers. By invitation only. |
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Innovation and New Digital Economies Location: |
August 7, 2014 3:00 PM–4:30 PM and 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
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Teaching Students to Utiliize Social Analytics in Integrated Marketing Location: |
August 7, 2014 3:00 PM–4:30 PM |
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Using IBM Social Monitoring and IBM Digital Analytics to build your social strategy Location: |
August 7, 2014 5:00 PM–6:30 PM |
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SIG Philosophy in Information Systems Workshop
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August 7, 2014 7:00 PM–9:00 PM August 8, 2014 6:00 PM–9:00 PM |
Social networks: philosophical viewpoints: In the hyper-connected world of the 21st century, human relationships are recontextualised through computerised media. The SIG Philosophy on IS will host an exploration into various philosophical viewpoints to gain perspective in areas of ethical issues and dilemmas, social stratification of society, democratisation of structured organisations, the social media revolution, the rise of the prosumer, privacy, personal and corporate security, the citizen reporter, addressing stress, and anything else that comes up. For more information on the workshop, contact the convenor: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Global Education Luncheon Location: |
August 8, 2014 12:00 PM–1:30 PM |
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Midwest AIS (MWAIS) Reception Location: |
August 8, 2014 6:00 PM–8:00 PM |
Midwest AIS (MWAIS) Reception and Welcome. All members, potential members, and interested guests are invited. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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SIGSEC Meeting Location: |
August 8, 2014 6:00 PM–7:00 PM |
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LACAIS Annual Meeting Location: |
August 8, 2014 6:00 PM–7:30 PM |
Latin America and Caribbean Association for Information Systems Chapter (LACAIS) Annual Meeting. Everyone interested in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spanish and Portuguese Information Systems are welcome. See LACAIS website for more information. |
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SIG HCI Business Meeting Location: |
August 8, 2014 6:00 PM–7:30 PM |
Business Meeting and Social Event Please visit http://www.sighci.org |
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SIG Lead Annual Meeting Location: |
August 8, 2014 6:00 PM–7:30 PM |
Annual meeting of the SIG Leadership. A recap of past activities and a discussion of upcoming activities will be held. For more information, contact Greg Dawson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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SIGGIS Annual Business Meeting Location: |
August 8, 2014 6:00 PM–7:30 PM |
Annual Business meeting of the SIGGIS (Geographic Information Systems). The meeting is open to members, academics, professionals, students and anyone interested in GIS and Spatial-based decision making. Contact SIG Chair, Jim Pick (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or SIGGIS Website: http://siggis.wikispaces.com |
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Sig-ORSA Location: |
August 8, 2014 6:00 PM–7:30 PM |
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SIGDSA Members meeting Location: |
August 8, 2014 6:00 PM–8:00 PM |
AIS Special Interest Group on SIG Decision Support Systems annual business meeting. Please attend if you are interested in participating in the SIG or learning more about the SIG and its activities. All AIS members are invited to attend. More information at http://aisnet.org/members/group_content_view.asp?group=89755&id=161287 |
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SIGHealth (IT in Health Care) Business Meeting Location: |
August 8, 2014 6:00 PM–7:30 PM |
Annual SIG-Health Business Meeting and Networking Session--all AMCIS attendees are invited. Visit the SIG-Health Website at http://www.aissighealth.com/wordpress/ or contact SIG-Health President Vance Wilson |
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World IT Project Location: |
August 8, 2014 6:00 PM–8:00 PM |
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SAP Lumira for Big Data Visualization and the Human Face of Big Data Location: |
August 9, 2014 12:30 PM–2:00 PM |
Bring your box lunch and watch the award winning documentary The Human Face of Big Data. The film explains that a knowledge revolution is sweeping business, academia, government, healthcare and everyday life, and encourages everyone to consider both the opportunities and challenges that come with Big Data. Share your insights and learn how professors can include this important learning resource in the classroom. Contact one of the following: |
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AMCIS 2015 Potential Track Chairs Meeting Location: |
August 9, 2014 7:30 AM–8:30 AM |