Come Join us for MWAIS 2027 Conference
Join us for the premier gathering of information systems professionals, academics, researchers, and students in the Midwest! The 2027 Midwest Association for Information Systems (MWAIS) Conference brings together thought leaders and innovators to share cutting-edge research, discuss emerging technologies, and explore the latest trends shaping the future of information systems.
The 2027 MWAIS Conference will be held in person on Thursday, May 20, and Friday, May 21, 2027, in Springfield, Illinois. The conference is proudly hosted by the Department of Management Information Systems in the College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield.
We invite scholars, practitioners, and students to participate in this exciting event by presenting their research, exchanging ideas, expanding professional networks, and engaging in meaningful discussions that advance the information systems discipline.
Conference Theme
Human–AI Collaborative Intelligence: Designing Responsible Digital Futures
MWAIS 2027 explores the evolving relationship between humans and intelligent systems, emphasizing collaboration, responsibility, and purposeful design. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in organizational, social, and technological infrastructures, the future of information systems depends not only on algorithmic capability but also on human judgment, ethical oversight, and thoughtful design.
This conference highlights advances in human-centered AI, agentic systems, and design science research that shape trustworthy and beneficial digital futures. It invites scholars and practitioners to examine how humans and intelligent technologies co-create value through collaborative decision-making, adaptive systems, and responsible innovation.
MWAIS 2027 will serve as a platform to advance research and practice in designing and governing intelligent systems and to foster meaningful human–machine partnerships that are safe, transparent, and socially aligned.
About Springfield, IL
Springfield is the capital of Illinois and one of the most historically significant mid‑sized cities in the United States. It is best known as the city where Abraham Lincoln lived and worked for nearly a quarter century before becoming the 16th President, and it contains the largest concentration of Lincoln‑related historic sites in the world.
Beyond its national political history, Springfield is also associated with Route 66 heritage, Prairie‑style architecture, and a compact, walkable downtown that integrates museums, public spaces, and state government buildings.
Attractions in Downtown Springfield
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum — interactive exhibitions on Lincoln, the Civil War, and 19th‑century American democracy.
Lincoln Home National Historic Site — the only home Lincoln ever owned, preserved within a historic neighborhood. [Virtual tour]
Old State Capitol State Historic Site — site of Lincoln’s famous “House Divided” speech and key moments in Illinois and U.S. political history.
Illinois State Museum — natural history, Indigenous history, and Illinois‑focused cultural exhibitions.
Illinois State Library — architectural landmark and research resource located near the Capitol complex.
Union Square Park — small downtown park connecting the Presidential Library, museums, and walking routes.
Food and Local Culture
The city’s best‑known dish is the horseshoe sandwich, an open‑faced sandwich topped with fries and cheese sauce, invented in Springfield in the 1920s and still widely served. Downtown and nearby neighborhoods feature diners and cafés suitable for casual meals.
