New Zealand Information Systems Doctoral Consortium (NZISDC)
The 17th New Zealand Information Systems Doctoral Consortium (NZISDC) will be held on 12th September 2026 at the Victoria University of Wellington
About the Consortium
The annual New Zealand Information Systems Doctoral Consortium (NZISDC) is a premier forum designed for Information Systems doctoral students across New Zealand to showcase their research-in-progress. The event provides a supportive environment to present current research ideas, methodologies, and approaches, while receiving constructive feedback from both peers and leading academics in the field.
Why Attend?
The Consortium offers a unique opportunity for IS doctoral students to:
Gain Insights: Learn about the diverse research focuses of peers from all eight New Zealand universities.
Network: Engage directly with distinguished Information Systems faculty and the IS professoriate.
Collaborate: Discuss emerging interests and methodologies in a collaborative, academic setting.
Who Can Participate?
NZISDC 2026 is open to all New Zealand-based PhD or DBA students at any stage of their research journey. We also warmly welcome supervisors and Information Systems academic staff from all New Zealand universities to attend and contribute to the discussions.
About Us
The consortium is proudly organised under the auspices of the Professors and Heads of Information Systems in New Zealand (PHIS-NZ). PHIS-NZ is a dedicated peer network of Professors, Associate Professors, and Heads of Departments responsible for leading and administering IS research and education nationwide.
Call for Abstracts/Posters
The consortium submission should be written by the doctoral students. Supervisors can be acknowledged in the submission but should not be added as co-authors.
- There is NO Registration Fee for the NZISDC, however registration is required.
- Students who wish to participate in the event have the option of submitting either an abstract or a poster.
- Please note that posters are typically more suitable for students who started their PhD journey studies recently, i.e., in the last six months.
Abstract Guidelines
- As the consortium does not have formal proceedings, there are no specific abstract submission guidelines.
- The submission should demonstrate your intention to attend and outline the topics for program arrangement. Therefore, it must include:
- A clear title
- An introduction to the study
- Objectives
- Methods
- Brief findings (if applicable)
- Contributions
- The abstract should be between 500 and 1000 words and in .pdf or .doc/.docx format.
- Based on previous NZISDC events, each presenter will have approximately 30 minutes. It includes 20-25 minutes for their presentation and 5-10 minutes for Q&A. The exact duration will be confirmed based on the number of participants and room availability.
Poster Guidelines
- Ensure your poster matches A0 paper size (84.1 x 118.8 cm). Bring a printed copy with you on the day of the event.
- Clearly state your thesis title and name on the poster.
- Divide your poster into numbered sections to guide the reader through your presentation.
- Provide three to five sentences or bullet points in the introduction outlining essential information necessary to understand the study and its purpose.
- Clearly state the study’s objectives, questions to be asked, or hypotheses to be tested in concise terms.
- Briefly outline your methods, if applicable.
- Use self-explanatory figures, graphs, and tables to present your research. Include a clear legend for any symbols used.
- Your poster will be displayed for the entire conference. Ensure it is up by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the consortium.
- You are asked to be present at your poster during the session.
Submission of Abstracts & Posters
- The submission deadline for abstracts and posters is Wednesday, 27th August 2026, to allow for space and catering preparation. Please ensure you register to present.