Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies, CISTI

About Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies, CISTI

Overview

The Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI) is an annual international scientific conference devoted to research in information systems and information technologies. Organized by the Iberian Association of Information Systems and Technologies (AISTI — Associação Ibérica de Sistemas e Tecnologias de Informação), CISTI is a leading forum that brings together researchers, practitioners, and industry experts from across Europe, Latin America, and beyond to exchange research findings, innovative solutions, emerging trends, professional experiences, and key challenges in the information systems field.

CISTI has been held annually since the mid-2000s, alternating principally between Portugal and Spain — the two countries of the Iberian Peninsula — with editions also reaching other venues. Its proceedings have been published in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library for many editions and, more recently, as volumes with Springer. The proceedings carry ISSN 2166-0727 and are indexed in major scientific databases including Scopus. The 20th edition, CISTI 2025, was held from 16 to 19 June 2025 at ISEG — Lisbon School of Economics and Management, University of Lisbon, Portugal, with proceedings published by Springer.

The conference addresses a wide spectrum of topics organized into thematic areas: organizational models and information systems; knowledge management and decision support systems; software systems, architectures, applications, and tools; computer networks, mobility, and pervasive systems; human-centered and ubiquitous computing; health informatics; information technologies in education; and technologies applied to architecture and engineering of construction. Its primary audience includes postgraduate students, researchers, and academics in information systems and technologies, as well as professionals in related fields.

History and Editions

CISTI was established by AISTI as the association's flagship annual event. Selected editions include:

• CISTI 2014 (9th edition) — proceedings published with IEEE cataloging and distributed in print-on-demand by Curran Associates.
• CISTI 2018 (13th edition) — proceedings published in IEEE Xplore; print-on-demand distribution through Curran Associates.
• CISTI 2019 (14th edition) — proceedings published in IEEE Xplore with full table of contents and IEEE cataloging.
• CISTI 2020 (15th edition) — proceedings published by IEEE with catalog number CFP2003K, ISSN 2166-0727, print-on-demand ISBN 978-1-7281-6724-4, and online ISBN 978-989-54659-0-3.
• CISTI 2021 (16th edition) — proceedings continuing the established publication series.
• CISTI 2025 (20th edition) — held 16–19 June 2025 at ISEG, University of Lisbon, Portugal. Edited by Álvaro Rocha (University of Lisbon), Francisco García Peñalvo (University of Salamanca), Carlos J. Costa (ISEG, University of Lisbon), and Ramiro Gonçalves (University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro); published by Springer as a peer-reviewed book volume.

Aims and Scope

CISTI's aim is to provide a leading international forum for the presentation and discussion of the latest research, practical applications, and emerging challenges in information systems and technologies. Thematic areas covered by the conference include:

• A) Organizational models and information systems — enterprise systems, business process management, digital transformation.
• B) Knowledge management and decision support systems — knowledge representation, business intelligence, analytics.
• C) Software systems, architectures, applications, and tools — software engineering, cloud platforms, development methodologies.
• D) Computer networks, mobility, and pervasive systems — networked systems, IoT, mobile and ubiquitous computing.
• E) Human-centered and ubiquitous computing — human–computer interaction, accessibility, usability.
• F) Health informatics — mHealth applications, electronic health records, medical data analysis.
• G) Information technologies in education — e-learning, learning analytics, educational technologies.
• H) Technologies applied to architecture and engineering of construction — digital tools for the built environment.

Publication Details

Editorial and Organizational Information

CISTI is organized by AISTI, the Iberian Association of Information Systems and Technologies, a scientific association dedicated to promoting research and development in information systems across the Iberian Peninsula and the wider Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking research communities. The conference's steering and program committees draw on academics from universities in Portugal, Spain, and Latin America, with long-standing leadership from figures such as Álvaro Rocha.

Each edition's proceedings are edited by the conference chairs and program chairs — for example, the CISTI 2025 volume was edited by Álvaro Rocha, Francisco García Peñalvo, Carlos J. Costa, and Ramiro Gonçalves. Papers undergo peer review by the program committee, and accepted papers are presented at the conference before appearing in the published proceedings.

Indexing and Abstracting

• IEEE Xplore Digital Library — proceedings of many editions (e.g., 2018–2020) with DOI assignment.
• Scopus — CISTI proceedings are indexed in Scopus (edition-dependent; authors should verify the specific year).
• SpringerLink — recent editions published as Springer volumes (e.g., CISTI 2025).
• Google Scholar — papers discoverable through scholarly search.
• INSPEC / Ei Compendex — coverage reported for IEEE Xplore-published editions.

Metrics

As a conference proceedings series, CISTI does not carry a journal Impact Factor or CiteScore in the journal sense. Its standing is reflected in its two-decade history, IEEE and Springer publication, and Scopus indexing. Citation performance varies by edition; researchers evaluating the venue should consult Scopus conference coverage and the IEEE Xplore or SpringerLink metrics for the specific edition of interest.

Submission Guidance

Authors considering submission to a future edition of CISTI should note the conference's established practice:

• Originality: Papers must present original, unpublished research; simultaneous submission elsewhere is not permitted.
• Language: Editions have historically accepted papers in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, reflecting the Iberian character of the event — authors should check the current call for papers for language policy.
• Format: Manuscripts follow the publisher's template (IEEE conference format for IEEE Xplore editions; Springer format for Springer volumes) with specified page limits.
• Review: Peer review is conducted by the program committee; accepted papers are presented orally or as posters.
• Registration: At least one author must register and present for the paper to be included in the proceedings.
• Deadlines: Submission, notification, camera-ready, and registration dates are announced on the official CISTI website for each edition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CISTI?

CISTI is the annual Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies, organized by AISTI, covering research in information systems, software, networks, health informatics, and educational technologies.

Who organizes CISTI?

The conference is organized by AISTI — the Iberian Association of Information Systems and Technologies (Associação Ibérica de Sistemas e Tecnologias de Informação).

Where are CISTI proceedings published?

Proceedings of many editions have been published in IEEE Xplore (ISSN 2166-0727), with print-on-demand distribution by Curran Associates; recent editions, such as CISTI 2025, have been published by Springer.

Is CISTI indexed in Scopus?

CISTI proceedings are indexed in Scopus, though coverage should be verified for the specific edition of interest.

In which languages can I submit?

Historically CISTI has accepted papers in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Authors should confirm the language policy in the current edition's call for papers.

Does CISTI charge an article processing charge?

No. CISTI is a conference and collects registration fees rather than journal-style APCs.

How often is CISTI held?

CISTI is held annually, rotating principally between venues in Portugal and Spain; the 20th edition took place in Lisbon in June 2025.

Conference Program and Format

A typical CISTI edition spans three to four days and combines plenary keynote lectures, parallel paper sessions organized by thematic area, poster sessions, workshops, and doctoral symposium activities. Keynote speakers are drawn from leading international researchers in information systems, software engineering, and related disciplines. The program is explicitly designed to serve both the Iberian research community and the wider international audience, with sessions accommodating the conference's multilingual tradition.

In addition to the regular paper tracks, CISTI editions have commonly featured:

• Workshops on specialized topics proposed by researchers and approved by the organizing committee.
• Doctoral symposium sessions giving PhD students structured feedback on their thesis research.
• Industry and practitioner sessions bridging academic research and real-world information systems practice.
• Social and cultural program showcasing the host city — previous venues have included historic university cities in Portugal and Spain.

Role in the Information Systems Community

CISTI occupies a distinctive position as the principal annual meeting point for information systems researchers in the Iberian Peninsula and the Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking academic world, while maintaining an international program committee and authorship. For many research groups in Portugal, Spain, and Latin America, CISTI is the primary venue for presenting work in enterprise systems, health informatics, educational technologies, and software engineering — fields where the conference's thematic areas align closely with regional research strengths.

The conference's proceedings — published in IEEE Xplore for many editions and now with Springer — give authors durable, indexed, citable publications. The move of recent editions to Springer volumes reflects the conference's maturation and aligns its proceedings with the book-series publication model used by many established European conferences. Papers from CISTI are cited in the information systems literature and serve as preliminary publications that authors later extend into journal articles.

CISTI also plays an important capacity-building role: its doctoral symposium and accessible registration make it a natural first international conference for master's and doctoral students in information systems programs across Iberia and Latin America, and the association's activities sustain a year-round community beyond the annual meeting.

Practical Information for Attendees

Each edition's dates, venue, accommodation guidance, and registration details are published on the official CISTI website maintained by AISTI. Because venues rotate between Portugal and Spain (with occasional editions elsewhere), international participants should check visa requirements for the host country. Registration categories typically include regular, AISTI/IEEE member, student, and accompanying-person rates, with early-bird deadlines. As with IEEE- and Springer-published conferences, at least one author must register and present each accepted paper for it to appear in the proceedings.

Citing CISTI Papers

CISTI papers should be cited with authors, paper title, Proceedings of the Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI), year, and pages, plus the DOI from IEEE Xplore or SpringerLink as applicable. The proceedings series ISSN is 2166-0727. Librarians acquiring print-on-demand copies can order through Curran Associates for the IEEE-published editions.

Frequently Asked Questions (continued)

What is AISTI?

AISTI — the Associação Ibérica de Sistemas e Tecnologias de Informação (Iberian Association of Information Systems and Technologies) — is the scientific association that organizes CISTI and promotes information systems research across the Iberian Peninsula and related communities.

Is CISTI an IEEE conference?

CISTI is organized by AISTI. Its proceedings were published in IEEE Xplore for many editions; recent editions have been published by Springer. Authors should check the current edition's publication arrangement.

Who should submit to CISTI?

Researchers, doctoral students, and practitioners in information systems, software engineering, computer networks, health informatics, educational technology, and related fields — especially those connected to the Iberian and Latin American research communities.

Are CISTI proceedings open access?

Proceedings are distributed through IEEE Xplore and SpringerLink under their respective access models; open access options follow the publisher's policy for the edition.

Thematic Areas in Greater Depth

CISTI's eight thematic areas each sustain a substantial sub-community. A closer look:

Organizational models and information systems

Research on enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, business process modeling and reengineering, IT governance, and digital transformation strategies. Case studies from Iberian and Latin American organizations feature prominently, giving the track a distinctive applied character.

Knowledge management and decision support

Contributions on knowledge representation and sharing, business intelligence and analytics, data warehousing, and decision support systems for management. The track bridges information science theory with management practice.

Software systems, architectures, and tools

Software engineering research including agile and DevOps practices, software architectures and microservices, cloud computing platforms, testing and quality assurance, and development tools. This is typically among the largest tracks by submission volume.

Networks, mobility, and pervasive systems

Computer networks, mobile computing, Internet of Things architectures, edge computing, and pervasive/ubiquitous systems. Papers range from protocol design to deployed IoT applications in areas such as smart cities and agriculture.

Human-centered computing

Human–computer interaction, usability engineering, accessibility, user experience design, and evaluation methods. The track reflects growing attention to inclusive design across the Iberian research community.

Health informatics

A signature CISTI strength: mHealth applications, electronic health records, clinical decision support, medical image analysis, and health data interoperability. Representative papers have addressed mobile apps for patient self-management, voice-spectrum analysis for clinical assessment, and surgical record systems.

Information technologies in education

E-learning platforms, learning analytics, gamification, MOOCs, and technology-enhanced assessment. Papers often report empirical studies in university settings, including learning-analytics analyses of student behavior in virtual learning environments.

Technologies for architecture and construction

Building information modeling (BIM), digital twins for the built environment, and computational tools for architectural design — a distinctive CISTI area connecting information technologies with the construction sector.

Edition Timeline

AISTI and the Conference's Institutional Base

AISTI (Associação Ibérica de Sistemas e Tecnologias de Informação) is the scientific association behind CISTI. Founded to promote research, development, and knowledge exchange in information systems and technologies across the Iberian Peninsula, the association organizes the annual conference, maintains the community of researchers, and collaborates with universities in Portugal, Spain, and Latin America. The association's leadership has included prominent information systems academics, and its activities extend beyond the conference to publications and scientific networking. CISTI's longevity — twenty editions by 2025 — testifies to the association's sustained organizational capacity and to the loyalty of its author community, many of whom return year after year.

Related Venues and Further Reading

Researchers in information systems who publish at CISTI may also consider related venues such as the Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), the European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS), the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS), and the Iberian-focused Jornadas de Engenharia de Software. What distinguishes CISTI within this landscape is its Iberian institutional base, its multilingual tradition, and its broad eight-area scope spanning from enterprise systems to health informatics and construction technologies. The proceedings — whether accessed through IEEE Xplore (ISSN 2166-0727) for the 2014–2020 era editions or through SpringerLink for recent volumes such as CISTI 2025 — provide a two-decade record of how information systems research has developed across the Iberian Peninsula and its extended academic networks in Latin America.

Notable Research Threads

Certain research threads recur across CISTI editions and illustrate the conference's applied orientation. Health informatics papers have ranged from mobile health applications for chronic-disease self-management to voice-signal analysis for clinical assessment and electronic surgical record systems. Educational technology papers have applied learning analytics to virtual learning environments, studied gamification in modeling and specification courses, and evaluated e-learning success factors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Software engineering contributions have addressed cloud platforms, success factors in IT projects, and systematic mapping studies of smart technologies. Together these threads show a conference community that values empirical, application-grounded research with clear relevance to organizations, healthcare systems, and educational institutions.

Author Resources and Paper Preparation

Authors preparing CISTI submissions should start from the edition's official call for papers and author kit, which specify the applicable template — the IEEE conference format for IEEE Xplore editions or the Springer proceedings format for Springer volumes — along with page limits and language requirements. Because CISTI has historically accepted papers in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, authors writing in Portuguese or Spanish should confirm the current edition's language policy and presentation arrangements. As with other indexed conferences, camera-ready papers must meet the publisher's PDF compliance checks, and at least one author must register and present for the paper to be included in the proceedings. Early-career authors may find the doctoral symposium and workshop tracks a welcoming entry point before submitting full papers to the main thematic areas.