The University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics proudly announces the 36th International Scientific Conference on Information and Intelligent Systems – Central European Conference on Information and Intelligent Systems (CECIIS), which will take place from September 17 to 19, 2025, in Varaždin, Croatia.

This prestigious international conference brings together leading scientists, researchers, and industry experts to discuss the latest trends and challenges in the field of information and intelligent systems. The conference theme for 2025, "Designing Innovation through Productive Disruptions",emphasizes disruptive technologies as key drivers of innovation.

Important: In addition to the main conference themes, CECIIS warmly welcomes submissions in the following areas: Computer Games, Data and Knowledge Bases, Digital Transformation and Corporate Culture, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth, Intelligent Energy, Intelligent Systems, Learning Analytics, AI and Technologies in Education, Strategic Planning and Decision Making, Systems for Smart Mobility, and Trends in Software Engineering. We invite authors whose research brings new insights, innovative approaches, and technological advancements in these fields to submit their papers and contribute to the development of information and intelligent systems.

All accepted conference papers will be published in the conference proceedings, indexed in DOAJ, INSPEC, ProQuest, and Web of Science databases.

Authors of the best papers will have the opportunity to expand and publish their papers in the Journal of Information and Organizational Sciences (JIOS)—indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, INSPEC, and other prestigious databases—at no additional cost to authors.

The conference program includes:

• Keynote lectures by top international experts
• Scientific conference sessions featuring cutting-edge research papers
• Poster presentations of scientific papers
• Student poster and presentation section
• Workshops
• Project pitches
• Networking opportunities for all participants

CECIIS 2025 focuses on exploring disruptive processes and their impact on science, technology, and society. The conference theme covers the following key topic areas:

1. The Science of Disruption

• Theoretical foundations of disruptive processes: understanding thresholds, tipping points, and system-level perturbations
• Complexity theory and nonlinear dynamics in disruption-driven innovation systems.
• Mechanisms for balancing stability and creative chaos within evolving ecosystems.

2.  Designing Innovation Systems

• Frameworks for embedding productive disruptions in organizational and technological design.
• Disruption-driven strategies for accelerating discovery in interdisciplinary research.
• Co-evolution of technology and society: predictive models and real-world applications.

3. Emerging Technologies as Disruptive Forces

• Disruptive potential of AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and renewable energy technologies
• Case studies on how emerging technologies reshape traditional sectors (e.g., healthcare,transportation, finance).
• Ethical implications and governance challenges of disruptive technologies.

4. Disruptions in Social and Environmental Systems

• Sociocultural responses to disruptions: resistance, adaptation, and transformation.
• Climate change and environmental disruptions as opportunities for sustainable innovation.
• Addressing global inequities through disruption: inclusion and resilience in innovation.

5.  Metrics, Measurement, and Decision-Making

• Quantifying the impact of disruptions on innovation trajectories.
• Decision-making under uncertainty: tools, techniques, and computational approaches.
•  valuating trade-offs between innovation, risk, and sustainability.
   

6.  Educational Paradigms for Disruption

• Redesigning academic curricula to foster a culture of innovation and resilience.
• Disruption in scientific publishing: open science, collaboration, and knowledge democratization.
• Strategies for equipping the next generation with skills to navigate and lead through disruption

What’s New at CECIIS 2025?

This year, the conference offers the option of online participation for registered paper authors.

Want to experience the conference atmosphere before you register? Watch the after-movie of the 35th anniversary CECIIS and feel the energy and impressions of past participants!

Join us in Varaždin at CECIIS 2025 and be part of a dynamic scientific community that bridges tradition and innovation. Discover the latest trends in information and intelligent systems, engage in inspiring discussions, and network with leading researchers and professionals from around the world.