ISLA2025: Key-note 2

Keynote 2 / Conferencia Magistral 2 / Palestra 2 Conducting Research with Impact – Sensing, Smart, Sustainable and Social Elaine Paiva Mosconi, Université de Sherbrooke Researchers are increasingly expected to demonstrate the societal value of their work. The dichotomy between theory and practice need not persist—research can be designed to create impact by aligning theoretical and practical contributions. Information Systems (IS) research has the potential to support the development of more conscious organizations in the digital era. How can multidisciplinary projects and industry collaborations within innovative ecosystems be structured to create win-win relationships? How can IS academic research help managers navigate digital futures while contributing to a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable society?