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We are pleased to announce the SaudiCIS 2026 Doctoral Consortium (DC), which provides an exclusive, highly supportive environment for PhD candidates to present, discuss, and advance their doctoral research. This specialized forum brings together doctoral students and an elite panel of senior international Information Systems scholars to deliver deep-dive feedback, interactive roundtable evaluations, and career mentorship.

This consortium offers a great opportunity for PhD students to connect with a a distigushed mentor, discuss their research, receive feedback, and network with peers and experts in Information Systems, including AI in Digital Economies, FinTech, AI in Healthcare, and more. Please refer to the track topics for more information on the scope of the conference.

EVENT DETAILS

Application Deadline

Friday, 17 July 2026

Notifications of Acceptance

Friday, 31 July 2026

Event Date

Sunday, 18 October 2026

Schedule: Pre-Conference Session

Monday, 19 October 2026

This session explicitly precedes the main conference, which officially commences

Duration

Half-Day Session

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The consortium is specifically tailored for doctoral students who will benefit most from early-to-mid-stage feedback.

Applicants must be actively enrolled in a PhD program at the time of submission.
The workshop is ideal for candidates who have established a clear direction or successfully defended their thesis proposal, but have not yet completed their final dissertation defense.

HOW TO SUBMIT

Please submit your expression of interest using this link. A committee member will be in touch with you for further information.

We strive for diversity in gender, geographic regions (and institutions), and research methodologies and topics. The number of places is limited to facilitate small group discussions and personalized mentorship.

INQUIRIES:

For any inquiries, please contact Doctoral Consortium Committee Co-Chairs:

Dr. Zainab Abdulkareem
zainab.abdulkareem@kfupm.edu.sa

Dr. Mashael Almuqbel
moqbelm@rcjy.edu.sa