Competitive Papers:We invite full-length competitive papers on, but not limited to, the topic areas listed below. All submitted papers will be reviewed by qualified individuals through a double-blind peer-review process. Additionally, we welcome submissions of up to one-page, single-spaced research abstracts (150-300 words). Acceptance of papers and abstracts is subject to final approval by the Track Chairs/Program Chair. Accepted papers and abstracts from authors who register for the conference by the close of online registration will be scheduled for presentation at the annual meeting. Presented papers and abstracts will be published in the Proceedings (available only on the SWDSI website). Submitting the paper acknowledges that the author(s) will register for and attend the conference and personally present the accepted paper at the time specified in the conference program.

Submissions will centre on the following themes, while also considering additional relevant topics: analytics, artificial intelligence, big data, data visualization data warehousing, forecasting healthcare informatics and optimization project management.