Call for Papers: 17th Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research, Shanghai, China
Posted December 4, 2015
The Digital Government Society (DGS)announces the
17th Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research –
dg.o 2016, which will be hosted by Fudan University in Shanghai, PR
China from June 8-10, 2016.
The dg.o conferences are an established forum for presentation, discussion, and demonstration of interdisciplinary research on digital
government, political participation, civic engagement, technology innovation, applications, and practice. Each year the conference brings
together scholars recognized for the interdisciplinary and innovative nature of their work, their contributions to theory (rigor) and practice
(relevance), their focus on important and timely topics and the quality of their writing. The conference program combines:
- Keynote and track presentations and discussions on new research on digital government at the intersections of information technology research, social and behavioral science research, and the challenges and missions of government.
- Presentations of effective partnerships and collaborations among government professionals and agencies, university researchers, relevant businesses, and NGOs, as well as grassroots citizen groups, to advance the practice of digital government.
- A showcase of digital government projects, implementations, and initiatives that bring together the research and practitioner communities, demonstrate the effectiveness and/or challenges of digital government, and offer best practices.
Themes & Topics: The 17th Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research will feature the main theme of Internet Plus Government: New Opportunities to Solve Public Problems. The theme responds to the need for new knowledge about how the latest wave of Internet technologies such as mobile, big data, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, wearables, and artificial intelligence, among others, are increasingly integrated with and reshaping government, industries, businesses and society in general. From agriculture to finance, commerce to transportation, dazzling new solutions to industry problems are emerging. At dg.o 2016, researchers and practitioners from around world will discuss pressing questions: Will these latest Internet technologies have the same effect on government? Will they create new opportunities for solving public problems in health, crisis response, environmental protection and city management? And if so, in what way can governments best deliver on the potential of these new and emerging Internet technologies? Further, are governments ready to leverge the opportunities and manage the risks that the latest generations of Internet technologies are creating? Authors are encouraged to address these critical questions within the context of one of the six conference tracks.
Submissions could include but are not limited to: big data; open government; sustainability; policy informatics; smart technologies for
governments; issues of equity related to digital government and technology use; effective use of social media by governments, citizens
and organizations; models of collaboration; data integration, visualizations, and analytics for government decision making or public
collective problem solving; financial/economic/social policy making; service quality and customer-centric e-government; infrastructure for
data sharing among government agencies and non-governmental organizations and citizens groups; computing infrastructure models,
cyber-security and project management; e-Government success and evaluation; and governance.
The seven tracks will accept full research papers as well as research in progress, management case studies and policy papers. Panel, tutorial, workshop, poster and demonstration proposals are also invited. Each conference element has co-chairs who are responsible for managing the submission and review process for their track. Feel free to contact track chairs for guidance as necessary.
The dg.o 2016 will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the formation of the Digital Government Society. In recognition of this important
milestone, this year?s conference will include reflections on the development of digital government research and practice worldwide, and
the role the Society has played and should be playing in this development. This year?s conference will include a paper track that seeks reflection pieces on the advancement of digital government research and practice.
Track 1. Social Media and Government
Track chairs: Andrea Kavanaugh ([email protected]), Rodrigo Sandoval, and Marie Anne Macadar Moron
The use of social media has been growing rapidly and globally. Governments at all levels have been using these media for public
administration and for outreach to citizens. Citizens, businesses and voluntary associations have been using them to share information, ask questions, and to collaborate on problem solving in neighborhoods, states, industries and nations. The growing use of social media has
created new challenges and opportunities for all users, e.g., changes in regulations and policies, marketing, and more diverse perspectives and feedback. However the staggering number and diversity of messages and topics generated is difficult to process and make sense of, not only on a day-to-day basis, but also during crises. Social media have also offered broader, more diverse participation in collective problem solving and governance. This track welcomes research and practice papers addressing a range of similar or related topics on social media analysis on content, metrics, case studies or theoretical models to advance this area of research.
Track 2. Organizational Factors, Adoption Issues and Digital Government Impacts
Track chairs: Chris Hinnant ([email protected]), Jing Zhang, and Yu-Che Chen
Public organizations employ information and communication technologies (ICT) to facilitate communication and transactions with many
stakeholders such as residents, private sector businesses, non-profit organizations, and other government agencies. While recent digital
government research has often focused on understanding the external impacts of ICT adoption by government, the adoption and implementation of new ICT by public organizations is influenced by organizational factors such as the availability of resources (i.e. funding,
technological knowledge, and personnel), leadership, and the organization’s technological culture. This track solicits research that examines the organizational factors that influence the adoption and implementation of new ICT as well as the impact of new ICT on the
organizational processes, effectiveness, and innovativeness of public organizations. Research in this track may examine the adoption, use, and organizational impacts of a variety of innovative technologies and practices including but not limited to social media technologies,
citizen-centric technologies, virtual collaborative work practices, and technologies that facilitate the collection and analysis of large data
sets. Furthermore, the track is also interested in the adoption of innovative policies or practices that seek to facilitate the strategic use of ICT by public organizations.
Track 3. Open Government, Open Data, and Collaboration
Track chairs: Marijn Janssen ([email protected]), Rui Loureno, and Vishanth Weerakkody
Many governments are working toward a vision of government-wide transformation that strives to achieve an open, transparent and
accountable government while providing responsive services. The opening of data, the deployment of tools and instruments to engage the public, collaboration amongst public organizations and between governments and the public are important drivers for realizing these goals. To successfully achieve this vision, fundamental changes in practice and new research on governments as open systems are needed. This track solicits papers addressing the issue of public sector accountability and transformation achieved through open government, collaboration amongst actors and knowledge sharing within and between organizations.
Track 4. Smart Cities, Smart Citizens and Smart Government
Track chairs: Soon Ae Chun ([email protected]), Sehl Mellouli, and Yigal Arens/
With the slogan “Smart Cities, Smart Citizens, Smart Governments? we refer to the promise of using linked and intertwined technologies to
create innovative and intelligent solutions to life in a city that will result not only in operational efficiency, but also in government
transformation through participatory governance. Topics for this trackinclude but are not limited to: Applications and collaborations based on the ?internet of things,? a ubiquitous network of connected devices; Smart sensors; Big data analytics; The Civic Technology Movement, and Intercity and intergovernmental collaborations. Descriptions of research and development efforts that demonstrate advances in technology and/or policy innovations in the areas of energy, transportation, health, education, public safety, structures, natural environment, and business, are all welcome, as are related issues of cybersecurity and privacy, community-based infrastructure resilience, urban informatics and governance.
Track 5. Emerging Topics: Big Data, IoT, & Policy Informatics
Track chairs: John C. Bertot ([email protected]/) and Scott Robertson
The continual development of new technologies, big data applications, policies, and management practices keep digital government research and practice in a state of perpetual evolution. This evolution also provides governments with ways in which to cultivate innovative, smart, and transformational government services. The Emerging Topics track seeks submissions that provide insights into emerging digital government research and practice.
Track 6. Reflections on Digital Government Research and Practice
Track chairs: Theresa Pardo ([email protected]) and SoonAe Chun
Ten years ago, after much debate and discussion, a community of scholars came together to form the Digital Government Society. The goal was to create a coherent community around a critical set of questions related to the use of digital technologies in government. Now, ten years later this community has produced groundbreaking research and translated much of that research into policy and practice innovations in governments all over the world. Our community has launched academic programs, conferences, journals, and consortia; we?ve educated multiple generations of students and helped retrain the workforce. We’ve informed policy and strategy decisions at the highest levels of government and worked in ways that have improved the lives of citizens throughout the world. The Reflections on Digital Government Research and Practice track seeks discussion and opinion pieces that will contribute to the ongoing dialogue about the impact and role of the DGS and related communities around the world.
Track 7. Internet Plus Government
Track chairs: Nan Zhang ([email protected]) and Atreyi Kankanhalli
The latest wave of Internet technologies are increasingly integrated with and reshaping government, industries, businesses and society in
general. Will these latest Internet technologies have the same effect on government? Will they create new opportunities for solving public
problems? And if so, in what way can governments best deliver on the potential of these new and emerging Internet technologies? Further, are governments ready to leverge the opportunities and manage the risks that the latest generations of Internet technologies are creating? The Internet Plus Government track seeks submissions that provide insights into the role of these latest internet technologies in government.
Panels
Panel chairs: Teresa Harrison and Feng Gao
Panel proposals may address themes or topics related to any of the tracks for the conference. Additionally, we welcome panel proposals that put a spotlight on practice and application. Proposals from practitioners at all levels of government featuring experiences with,
perspectives on, and evaluations of digital government practice are encouraged. Individuals interested in submitting panel proposals are
invited to consult the panel co-chairs about their ideas prior to developing their submissions. Please send expressions of interest for
panel development to Teresa Harrison ([email protected]). This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it).
Poster and Demonstration
Poster and Demo Chair: Kellyton dos Santos Brito
The poster session, held in conjunction with the system demonstrations, allows presenters to discuss research in progress, application projects, or government policies and program initiatives in one-to-one conversations with other participants at the conference.
Best Paper Awards
All accepted management or policy papers, research papers, student papers, panels, posters, and system demonstrations will be published in the printed proceedings and included in the ACM digital library. Selected papers may be invited for a journal special issue.
Outstanding achievement awards will be presented in the categories: Research papers, Management and Policy papers, Posters, and System demonstrations. Papers that reflect the main theme of the conference, Internet Plus Government: New Opportunities to Solve Public Problems? will be preferred. Other selection criteria include the interdisciplinary and innovative nature of the work, its contribution to
and balance between theory (rigor) and practice (relevance), the importance and reach of the topic, and the quality of the writing for
communicating to a broad audience.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Paper submissions: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=dgo2016
Home page: http://dgo2016.dgsociety.org/
General inquiries: [email protected]
Twitter: @dgsociety #dgo2016
Submission information can be found at the conference website:
http://dgo2016.dgsociety.org/about-conference
Important Dates 2016
Submission Deadlines:
January 15, 2016: Papers, workshops, tutorials, and panel proposals due
March 1, 2016: Application deadline for 2015 doctoral colloquium
March 1, 2016: Paper, workshop, tutorial, and panel proposal notifications
March 15, 2016: Posters and demo proposals due
March 15, 2016: Revise and resubmit due
April 1, 2016: Acceptance notifications
April 5, 2016: Camera-ready manuscripts due
May 5, 2016: Early registration closes!
June 8-10, 2016 (Wednesday – Friday): Conference