Information systems play a central role in the digital transformation of the public sector. But who is driving this development? Discover the most important associations that are shaping the future of business informatics and driving eGovernment solutions.

Association Information Systems (AIS)

The AIS is the leading international association for information systems based in the USA.

• Aims: To promote research, education and practice in the field of information systems
• Members: Academics, practitioners and students worldwide
• Activities: Organization of network meetings, workshops and conferences (TOP conferences) such as the International Conference Information Systems, the European Conference Information Systems, the Americas Conference in Information Systems
• Special feature: Global network with a focus on international cooperation
• Further information: https://aisnet.org[1]

Die Wirtschaftsinformatik e.V. (DieWI)

DieWI represents German-speaking information systems in science and practice.

• Aims: Networking, knowledge transfer and promotion of education and training
• Members: Business informatics specialists from research, teaching and industry
• Activities: Organization of network meetings, workshops and conferences
• Further information: https://wirtschaftsinformatik.de[4]

German Informatics Society (GI)

The GI is the professional association for computer science in German-speaking countries.

• Aims: Representation of the interests of computer science in science, the public and politics
• Members: IT experts from research, teaching, administration and business
• Focal points: Interdisciplinary cooperation and social discourse
• Further information: https://gi.de[2][3]

Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

SIGs are topic-specific working groups within the associations.

• Function: Focused work on specific topics or aspects
• Examples of SIGs:
  • eGovernment
  • IT security
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Digital transformation
• Advantages: In-depth expertise and targeted solution development

How can these associations support your eGovernment projects? Which SIG meets your current challenges? Discover the opportunities for collaboration and benefit from the expert knowledge of these networks!

Citations:

[1] https://aisnet.org

[2] https://gi.de

[3] https://www.wissenschaftsregion-bonn.de/wissenschaftseinrichtungen/bildung-und-informationen/gesellschaft-informatik-gi/

[4] https://wirtschaftsinformatik.de/%C3%BCber-uns

[5] https://wirtschaftsinformatik.de/unsere-disziplin/wissenswertes/

[6] https://ayedo.de/glossary/sig-special-interest-group/

[7] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_for_Information_Systems

[8] https://goitsystems.de/de/lehre/ranking-und-impakt-in-der-wirtschaftsinformatik

[9] https://ft-informatik.de

[10] https://fb-wi.gi.de

[11] https://www.mensa.at/aktivitaeten/sigs_-_special_interest_groups