The IFIP 8.2 working group focuses on the development and use of information technologies in organizational contexts, both broadly defined. The group seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge about and improve understand of the role and impact of information technology, and to improve the design and application of information technologies that are both useful and effective for individuals, groups, organizations and society at large.
IFIP W.G 8.2 BUSINESS MEETING
JANUARY 15, 2025
1. Welcome
The meeting started at 3:35pm EST. Matthew Jones welcomed all attending members, friends, and guests to the WG’s annual business meeting.
2. Attendance
Attendance is taken (list below). Kevin Crowston was absent with apologies.
3. Elections
Just a quick note to say that as there were no additional nominations for the officer positions, the rotations took place as planned:
Benjamin Mueller (Chair)
Pamela Abbott (Vice-Chair)
Yeliz Eseryel (Secretary)
Thanks to Matthew Jones for his many years of service to the Working Group and a belated congratulations to the officers for their new positions.
The term of office of the current officer team of WG8.2 is coming to an end, and it is therefore time to elect a new team.
The current team is:
Matthew Jones (Chair)
Benjamin Mueller (Vice Chair)
Yeliz Eseryel (co-Secretary)
Pamela Abbott (co-Secretary)
Matthew Jones will be standing down as Chair but, following the customary rotation of officer positions in IFIPWG8.2, the Vice Chair and secretaries have expressed an interest in standing for the following positions:
Benjamin Mueller (Chair)
Pamela Abbott (Vice-Chair)
Yeliz Eseryel (Secretary)
A number of enquiries have been received regarding 8.2’s presence at ICIS 2024 in Bangkok.