FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Do I need to register if I am presenting?
For the paper to appear in the PACIS proceedings, at least one author of each paper will be required to participate in the paper session and be registered for the conference by the early registration deadline TBD. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in removal of your paper from the PACIS 2026 proceedings.
Do I need to register if I am a co-author but not presenting?
Each additional co-author attending the conference must register independently.
Do I need to register if I am an PACIS 2026 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEMBER, WORKSHOP ORGANIZER, PANELIST, SESSION CHAIR?
Yes.
May I register to only attend the Pre-conference Workshops and/or the SIG/Ancillary meetings?
Pre-conference workshops require full conference registration.
I have already registered, how do I add an Ancillary Meeting/Workshop to my registration?
To add a workshop to your full conference registration, please visit PACIS 2026 workshop area; be sure to log in with your AIS membership credentials for appropriate rates. Select the workshop you would like to add then complete your purchase.
Can I register and pay onsite?
Yes, you may register and pay onsite although we strongly encourage all participants to register and pay in advance to ensure all of your registration requests/needs can be met (all special meal requests must be submitted two weeks prior to the conference).
We accept personal checks, traveler’s checks, Electronic Funds Transfer (Wire), VISA, MasterCard and American Express. In addition, cash is accepted onsite. Please note: conference badges will not be issued until payment is made in full. Register early to take advantage of the early registration discounts!
Can I pay after I attend the conference?
Conference registrations fees may be paid in advance or onsite but must be paid in full prior to collecting your badge and other registration materials.
Can I pay by purchase order?
Purchase orders are not permitted. Instead, you may complete the online registration form and select the check payment option as your form of payment and later remit payment. Please note your registration will not be processed until payment has been received. If evidence of payment is not available onsite, the participant will be given a registration badge only after a valid credit card number has been provided as a guarantee until staff returns to the office following the conference to verify payment.
Can I pay by bank transfer?
Wire transfers are accepted. Please contact the conference registrar (registrar@aisnet.org) to request the wire transfer instructions. Next complete the online registration form, be sure to select “check” as your as your method of payment. Once your wire payment is received, we will post the payment to your registration record then send you an updated registration receipt to confirm.
Please Note: Conference badges will not be issued until payment is made in full. If evidence of payment is not available onsite, the participant will be given a registration badge only after he/she provides a valid credit card number as a guarantee until staff returns to the office following the conference to verify payment.
When is the last day for conference registration?
We strongly encourage all participants to complete the conference registration as soon as possible. Please click here to review registration deadlines and the applicable rates.
What is the refund policy for conference registration cancellations?
Coming soon.
What if I would like to bring a guest?
Guest Full Package tickets are available for purchase and include a printed badge, all conference provided meals and evening events. Or you may purchase a guest individual ticket for the individual evening events. You may pay for your guest ticket through the online registration form or make your purchase while onsite. Please note guest tickets do not include access to educational sessions.
If I have already registered, how do I add a Guest Ticket to my registration?
To add a guest ticket please visit the Guest Ticket area; be sure to log in with your AIS membership credentials to receive appropriate rates. Please note the primary registrant must purchase a full conference registration to be eligible to purchase guest ticket(s). Also note, guest tickets do not include access to educational sessions.
I am participating in the Doctoral Consortium, are membership fees included in my registration?
Student Doctoral Consortium invitees who are first time AIS members are eligible to receive a complimentary one-year AIS student membership; please contact the Membership Director (membership@aisnet.org) to receive the promo code which you will need to complete your complimentary membership registration. If you are already a current member or have been in the past and will be renewing your membership, Doctoral Consortium registration does not change your membership status and renewal will be at the prevailing rate.
I am not a member of AIS, can I attend the conference?
Unfortunately, no, as this conference is open to current members of AIS. Take the opportunity to join or renew your AIS membership or visit AIS Membership Benefits for more information. Click here for a current list of the Individual Membership Rates. For questions regarding your membership, please contact the Membership Director by email at membership@aisnet.org or by phone at +1 317.735.4058 (Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EDT excluding US Holidays).
I am an Institutional Member, how to I register?
Contact the Membership Director at membership@aisnet.org to verify your eligibility and receive the appropriate promotional discount code prior to completing your online conference registration. Apply the promo code during your online registration.
Need additional registration assistance?
If you have inquiries about paper submissions, reviews, review decisions, or paper formatting please contact pacis2026prog@gmail.com.
Other inquiries that are not related to paper submissions (e.g. visa application, etc.) please contact ais.pacis2026@gmail.com.
