Call for Papers: DOTI Pre-ICIS Workshop 2025 - Nashville, December 14 2025

The 7th workshop on the Digitization of the Individual - “Becoming Data: The digitized Individual” - will be held in Nashville, USA, in conjunction with ICIS 2025 and is scheduled for December 14 2025, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. To promote further impactful research on individuals, strong emphasis during the workshop will be given to paper development discussions, among others, facilitated by discussants providing direct feedback. Workshop participants will be charged a registration fee that will include coffee breaks and a meal (details will be announced as the conference program is finalized).

This year's workshop includes an expert panel on "Multi Agent, no human: Does only our data matter?".

Workshop description

The digitization of the individual continues to accelerate, driven not only by artificial intelligence but increasingly by interconnected multi-agent systems and pervasive data demanding infrastructures. These systems operate across domains from healthcare and finance to social media and governance, as some examples, and move towards minimal or no human oversight. As individuals become increasingly represented through their personal data, questions arise about where agency resides, how accountability is assigned, and what it means to be human in an ecosystem dominated by digital agents.

The delegation of tasks to autonomous agents and algorithmic infrastructures promises efficiency, personalization, and predictive power. Yet it also raises concerns about the erasure of human judgment, the fragmentation of human identity, and the displacement of human agency in datafied environments. The “multi-agent, no human” condition provokes critical reflection on whether humans meaningfully remain “in the loop” or are gradually reduced to data points within broader computational processes.

This workshop focuses on the evolving relationship between individuals, data, and multi-agent systems. It seeks to consolidate diverse perspectives on how digitization reshapes personal experiences, societal roles, and concepts of autonomy. We invite researchers across disciplines, including information systems, to explore the opportunities, risks, and ethical challenges of life in a datafied world

The 7th DOTI workshop on “Becoming Data: The digitized Individual” will promote impactful research on individuals, strong emphasis during the workshop will be given to paper development and discussions facilitated by discussants providing direct feedback. As part of the workshop, an expert panel will provide thought-provoking discussions on important aspects of the datafied individual. Workshop participants will be charged a registration fee that will include coffee breaks and a meal (details will be announced as the conference program is finalized).

Possible topics of submissions include, but are not limited to:

  • Opportunities and consequences of datafication for the individual identity, agency, and autonomy, such as:
    • Impacts of data-driven personalization on decision-making and autonomy
    • Algorithmic classification and profiling: shaping individual identity and social belonging
    • Interactions with data-driven platforms and their influence on daily routines
    • The influence of “data doubles”, deepfakes and synthetic personas on digital self-representation and identity
    • Quantified Self 2.0: expanding from fitness trackers to comprehensive biometric, emotional, and cognitive data capture
  • Multi-agent systems and the displacement of the individual, such as:
    • Human-in-the-loop vs. out-of-the-loop: shifting roles in multi-agent environments
    • Delegating agency to autonomous agents: opportunities and risks for the individual
    • Life through proxies: when systems interact with the individual’s data, not the person
    • The reconfiguration of trust and responsibility in multi-agent, data-driven systems
    • Data autonomy: when agents not only interpret but also generate and negotiate data on behalf of individuals
    • Multi-agent ecosystems and interoperability
  • Ethical, moral, and social challenges of the datafied individual, such as:
    • Bias, fairness, and discrimination in data-driven profiling
    • Navigating trust and dependency in automated and data-driven interactions
    • The opacity of algorithmic infrastructures and their implications for personal freedom
    • The morality of human displacements in human-related decisions
    • Responsibility in the “multi-agent, no human” scenario: Who is accountable when errors or harm occur?

Submission, review and acceptance process

Manuscripts should be submitted as email attachments to the workshop co-chairs at (doti@is-research.com) with the subject heading "DOTI workshop submission".

The deadline for submission is 17th 30th of October 2025. Authors will be notified of acceptance/rejection decisions by 30th of October 9th of November 2025. As a paper development workshop there will be no formal proceedings; accepted papers will be made available to other attendees for the period of the workshop and a printed abstract will be included as part of the workshop materials.

Submission format

There are two types of submissions: full papers and research-in-progress (RIP) papers. The length of full papers and research-in-progress papers is limited to 7,000 words and 4,500 words, respectively (excluding references). The format of the submission is a Word or PDF document that includes a title, author names and affiliations, and 3-5 keywords. The submission should follow the ICIS formatting guidelines.

All submissions to DOTI must represent original work that has not already been published in a journal or conference proceedings. If the work has been presented at another conference or is currently under consideration for publication or presentation elsewhere, the authors must disclose this fact. At least one author for every accepted paper must register for the workshop and be prepared to present their ideas in person (both full and RIP papers will be presented). Due to the strong emphasis of the workshop on paper development, the workshop schedule ensures room for detailed discussions and each presentation will be accompanied by a discussant providing direct feedback to the individual work.

 

We look forward to welcoming you in Nashville,

The Workshop Chairs

Christy Cheung

Christy Cheung

Hong Kong Baptist University,
Hong Kong

Maike Greve

Copenhagen Business School, Denmark

Christian Matt

  

Christian Matt

University of Bern,
Switzerland
 

Antonia Meythaler

University of Potsdam,Germany

Hamed Qahri-Saremi

Colorado State University, USA

    

Ofir Turel

Ofir Turel

University of Melbourne, Australia

 Manuel Trenz

Manuel Trenz

University of Göttingen, Germany

  

 

  

 

Call for Papers: DOTI Pre-ICIS Workshop 2024 - Bangkok, December 15 2024

The 6th workshop on the Digitization of the Individual - “The digitized individual – Artificial Intelligence and the Individual” - will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, in conjunction with ICIS 2024 and is scheduled for December 15 2024, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. To promote further impactful research on individuals, strong emphasis during the workshop will be given to paper development discussions, among others, facilitated by discussants providing direct feedback. Workshop participants will be charged a registration fee that will include snacks and coffee breaks (details will be announced as the conference program is finalized).

This year's workshop includes an expert panel on "Taking Care of the Individual: Well-Being in the Age of Algorithms".

Workshop description

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is significantly impacting individuals' lives. AI systems, from recommendation algorithms and virtual assistants to autonomous vehicles and large language models, are reshaping the way people think, live, work, and interact with the world (Liang et al. 2021). The emergence of generative AI, such as ChatGPT and other similar tools, has raised new opportunities and challenges for individuals. These technologies impact how individuals create, consume, and interact with information (Henkenjohann and Trenz 2024). They offer novel ways to increase creativity and productivity, but also raise important ethical and societal concerns (Rahwan et al., 2019) and can have an impact on the well-being of individuals.

AI has swiftly become an integral part of IS research, advancing our understanding of its consequences for individuals, organizations, and society. This workshop focuses on the interactions between AI and the individual. With technologies’ positive as well as negative impacts on individual well-being, designing IS for well-being has become increasingly important (Spiekermann et al. 2022). Therefore, this workshop aims to examine the algorithmic-driven world from the individual’s perspective (Matt et al. 2019). It aims to consolidate diverse perspectives on AI's influence on the individual and invites interested researchers to examine how AI shapes personal and social experiences.

Research in this area is crucial for understanding the implications, opportunities, and risks associated with AI-driven interactions. It can help developers create more user-centric AI technologies and services that enhance individual experiences and well-being. Additionally, it can inform companies about implementing AI tools in ways that align with user values, are ethical, and promote overall well-being. To summarize, focusing on AI's influence on the individual, this workshop seeks to foster a comprehensive understanding of human interactions with AI and its consequences.

The 6th DOTI workshop on “Artificial Intelligence and the Individual” will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, in conjunction with ICIS 2024, and is scheduled for 15 December 2024, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. To promote further impactful research on individuals, strong emphasis during the workshop will be given to paper development and discussions facilitated by discussants providing direct feedback. As part of the workshop, an expert panel on “Taking Care of the Individual: Well-Being in the Age of Algorithms” will provide thought-provoking discussions on important aspects of interacting with AI. Workshop participants will be charged a registration fee that will include snacks and coffee breaks (details will be announced as the conference program is finalized).

Possible topics of submissions include, but are not limited to:

  • AI as a driver of and challenge to individual well-being, such as:
    • Psychological effects of AI on mental and emotional health
    • AI in healthcare and sports: opportunities and ethical considerations
    • AI-enhanced self-optimization and its impacts on personal development
    • Challenges of AI surveillance, privacy, and security on individuals
    • Designing AI for well-being
    • Challenges and opportunities of AI for the future of the work for the individual
  • Opportunities and consequences of AI on individual identity and autonomy, such as:
    • Impacts of AI on personal decision-making
    • AI-driven personalization and its effects on individual identity
    • Interaction with AI-driven virtual assistants and their influence on daily life
    • AI and its role in shaping digital self-representation and identity
  • Generative AI as a driver of creativity and challenge to information integrity, such as:
    • The role of generative AI in enhancing creativity and innovation
    • Implications of AI-generated content on authenticity and originality
    • The impact of AI tools like ChatGPT on communication and content creation
    • Challenges in distinguishing between human and AI-generated content
  • Ethical and social challenges of AI on the individual, such as:
    • Bias, fairness, and transparency in AI systems affecting individuals from diverse populations
    • AI-induced information overload
    • Navigating trust and dependency in AI-human interactions
    • Ethical considerations in AI-mediated communication and relationships

Please note: While the workshop will have a strong focus on AI and the Individual, we are also encouraging submissions in the general scope of “Digitalization of the Individual”. 

References:

Henkenjohann, Richard and Trenz, Manuel, "Challenges in Collaboration with Generative AI: Interaction Patterns, Outcome Quality and Perceived Responsibility" (2024). ECIS 2024 Proceedings.
Liang, T.-P., Robert, L., Sarker, S., Cheung, C.M.K., Matt, C., Trenz, M. and Turel, O. (2021), "Artificial intelligence and robots in individuals' lives: how to align technological possibilities and ethical issues", Internet Research, Vol. 31 No. 1, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1108/INTR-11-2020-0668
Matt, C., Trenz, M., Cheung, C. M. K., and Turel, O. 2019. “The digitization of the individual: conceptual foundations and opportunities for research,” Electronic Markets (29:3), pp. 315–322
Rahwan, I., Cebrian, M., Obradovich, N. et al. Machine behaviour. Nature 568, 477–486 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-019-1138-y
Spiekermann, Sarah; Krasnova, Hanna; Hinz, Oliver; Baumann, Annika; Benlian, Alexander; Gimpel, Henner; Heimbach, Irina; Köster, Antonia; Maedche, Alexander; Niehaves, Björn; Risius, Marten; and Trenz, Manuel (2022) "Values and Ethics in Information Systems," Business & Information Systems Engineering: Vol. 64: Iss. 2, 247-264.

Submission, review and acceptance process

Manuscripts should be submitted as email attachments to the workshop co-chairs at (doti@is-research.com) with the subject heading "DOTI workshop submission".

The deadline for submission is 30 September 2024. Authors will be notified of acceptance/rejection decisions by 11 October 2024. As a paper development workshop there will be no formal proceedings; accepted papers will be made available to other attendees for the period of the workshop and a printed abstract will be included as part of the workshop materials.

Submission format

There are two types of submissions: full papers and research-in-progress (RIP) papers. The length of full papers and research-in-progress papers is limited to 7,000 words and 4,500 words, respectively (excluding references). The format of the submission is a Word or PDF document that includes a title, author names and affiliations, and 3-5 keywords. The submission should follow the ICIS formatting guidelines.

All submissions to DOTI must represent original work that has not already been published in a journal or conference proceedings. If the work has been presented at another conference or is currently under consideration for publication or presentation elsewhere, the authors must disclose this fact. At least one author for every accepted paper must register for the workshop and be prepared to present their ideas in person (both full and RIP papers will be presented). Due to the strong emphasis of the workshop on paper development, the workshop schedule ensure room for detailed discussions and each presentation will be accompanied by a discussant providing direct feedback to the individual work.

 

Workshop chairs

We look forward to welcoming you in Bangkok,

Christy Cheung

Christy Cheung

Hong Kong Baptist University,
Hong Kong

Maike Greve

University of Göttingen,Germany

 

Christian Matt

  

Christian Matt

University of Bern,
Switzerland
 

Antonia Meythaler

University of Potsdam,Germany

Hamed Qahri-Saremi

Colorado State University, USA

    

Ofir Turel

Ofir Turel

University of Melbourne, Australia

 Manuel Trenz

 

Manuel Trenz

University of Göttingen, Germany

 

  

 

  

 

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