The 19th International Conference on Information Systems took place at the University of Würzburg from September 16 to 19 this year. The conference is the most important event in Information Systems in the German-speaking world and offers scientists, entrepreneurs, and young professionals the opportunity to learn about current research and enables an exchange between research and practice.

The future will be strongly characterized by artificial intelligence, which is increasingly permeating our lives, the economy, and society. In the age of AI, the question arises of how information systems can be designed to create efficiency, effectiveness, and added value. WI 2024, under the title "Automating the World: Information Systems in the Age of AI," focused on these topics, exploring the role of AI in decision support, business models, human-AI interaction, and its responsible use in society.

Next year, the International Conference on Information Systems will celebrate its 20th jubilee edition at the University of Münster, returning to its first venue from 1993. WI 2025 aims to provide a platform to showcase both the diversity and cutting-edge research in information systems.

Many thanks to this year’s organisers Prof. Dr. Christoph Flath, Prof. Dr. Gunther Gust, Prof. Dr. Frederic Thiesse, and Prof. Dr. Axel Winkelmann for a great and unforgettable conference.