Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
General FAQ
I need a Visa to travel. How do I obtain a letter of invitation?
Complete your conference registration, then complete the Invitation Letter Request Form. After completing both, please email the completed request form to the AIS Registrar at registrar@aisnet.org.
Please Note: Prior to receiving a letter of invitation you will need to complete and pay for your conference registration. As Visa requests can take several weeks, registrants are strongly encouraged to apply for the Letter of Invitation no later than two months prior to the conference.
What time zone is the conference in?
The conference will take place in Central Daylight Time – CDT (UTC -5) – Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Are the conference proceedings included in my registration?
Yes, the conference proceedings will be available via the AIS eLibrary.
What is the recommended attire for the conference?
Conference attire will be casual and comfortable. For in-person attendees, meeting room temperatures may be cool, and climate varies, so layered clothing may provide the greatest comfort. Be sure to check the local weather for the current conditions.
I have special dietary needs; how can I request special meals?
We will do our best to accommodate your special dietary needs. Please select your special meal request from the options provided during your conference registration. All special dietary requests must be made before arriving onsite; requests made onsite will not be honored.
What should I do if I believe someone is behaving unprofessionally?
AIS members agree to uphold the general ethical principles, professional responsibilities, and professional leadership principles outlined in the Member Code of Conduct and the Research Code of Conduct. Read the Codes of Conduct and/or file a report at https://conduct.aisnet.org/. If misconduct is observed or reported and there is any question of physical danger, please take steps to ensure the immediate safety of all involved regardless of complaint procedures that may follow.
Registration FAQ
Do I need to register if I’m presenting?
For the paper to appear in the AMCIS proceedings, at least one author of each paper will be required to participate (in-person or virtually) in the paper session and be registered for the conference by the early registration deadline of June 20, 2022. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in removal of your paper from the AMCIS 2022 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.
Am I required to pre-record my presentation if attending in-person or virtually?
Yes, authors are asked to prepare and submit beforehand a short video that summarizes their work.
- Full Research Papers: 12-15 minutes
- ERF Papers: 5-7 minutes
Do I need to register if I am a session chair?
Yes.
Do I need to register if I am an AMCIS 2022 conference committee member?
Yes.
May I register to only attend the Pre-conference Workshops and/or the SIG/Ancillary meetings?
Full conference registration is required to attend any SIG/ancillary meetings.
If 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 AMCIS 2022 registration site to modify your registration.
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 due to space limitations and 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?
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 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 AIS registrar (registrar@aisnet.org) to request the wire transfer instructions. Next, complete the online registration form, and 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 receipt of payment is not available onsite, the participant will be given a registration badge only after a valid credit card number as a guarantee has been provided and until staff returns to the office following the conference to verify payment.
What’s 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?
Please click here to review the refund policy and applicable dates.
Can I 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 (based on availability). 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.
Membership FAQ
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 do 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.
Author/Presenter/Session Chair/Conference Committee FAQ
Do I need to register if I’m presenting?
For the paper to appear in the AMCIS proceedings, at least one author of each paper will be required to participate (in-person or virtually) in the paper session and be registered for the conference by the early registration deadline of June 20, 2022. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in removal of your paper from the AMCIS 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.
Am I required to pre-record my presentation if attending in-person or virtually?
Yes, authors are asked to prepare and submit beforehand a short video that summarizes their work.
- Full Research Papers: 12-15 minutes
- ERF Papers: 5-7 minutes
Do I need to register if I am a session chair?
Yes.
Do I need to register if I am an AMCIS 2022 conference committee member?
Yes.
Ancillary Meetings & Workshops FAQ
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.
May I register to only attend the Pre-conference Workshops and/or the SIG/Ancillary meetings?
Full conference registration is required to attend any SIG/ancillary meetings.
If 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 AMCIS 2022 registration site to modify your registration.
NEED ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE?
Please contact the AIS Registrar by email at registrar@aisnet.org or by phone +1 (404) 760-8177 (Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EDT, excluding US holidays).
