The 13th International Conference on Management Information Systems Was Hosted by Mersin University

The 13th International Conference on Management Information Systems Was Hosted by Mersin University

The 13th International Conference on Management Information Systems (MISC 2026) was hosted by Mersin University from October 22–24, 2026. Bringing together academics, researchers, and industry representatives in the field of Management Information Systems, the conference’s main theme was Tourism Informatics. Within this framework, current developments at the intersection of tourism and information technology, digital transformation processes, and future research areas were discussed.

Over the course of the three-day conference, more than 100 papers were presented. The program featured three keynote speeches and one invited talk, as well as five parallel sessions held in four different halls. The conference’s scientific framework was supported by the Scientific Committee, comprising 86 academics from 46 different institutions. Additionally, the conference program included a doctoral consortium, a gala dinner, and cultural events.

During the gala dinner held as part of the conference, the Best Paper Awards were presented to the winners. Following the scientific program, participants had the opportunity to visit Kanlıdivane and Kızkalesi—important historical and tourist sites in Mersin—during a cultural tour.

On behalf of Mersin University, we would like to thank our invited speakers, the authors of the papers, the members of the Scientific Committee, the organizing committee, and all participants for their contributions to the conference.