The 12th International Forum for Information Systems Managers will take place in Hammamet, Tunisia, from November 5-7, 2026. The event, themed "Complete Transition from Idea to Value," will bring together information systems managers, experts, technology companies, startups, and international delegations. According to a press release from Assabah News, the forum will focus on artificial intelligence, innovation, and digital transformation.
The forum aims to explore ways to transition from concepts and experiments in artificial intelligence to practical and controlled uses that create tangible value for organizations. Discussions will also revolve around the transformations artificial intelligence is causing in professions, skills, and organizations, as well as cybersecurity and technological infrastructure. Delegates from various African countries and other regions will participate, along with Tunisian and international information systems managers.
Benin will be the guest of honor at the 12th International Forum, with a significant Beninese delegation participating in various activities. This will enable the enhancement of exchanges between Tunisia's and Benin's digital systems, as well as with Africa, and facilitate the sharing of experiences and development of new partnerships among digital stakeholders in the continent.
The forum's program, spanning three days, includes conferences, debates, roundtable discussions, and workshops led by experts and speakers from several countries. Discussions will center around artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and the evolution of professions and skills. The event will also feature a hackathon, a 48-hour challenge focused on a specific, practical topic.
A startup village will be set up, hosting 15 Tunisian and African startups as part of the Abdelwahab Ben Ayad Innovation Competition. The competition aims to highlight innovative entrepreneurial initiatives and strengthen their presence among decision-makers and economic stakeholders. The forum represents a platform for networking, exchanging experiences, and developing partnerships among officials, experts, technology companies, startups, and international delegations.
The 12th edition of the forum seeks to consolidate its position as an international platform bringing together various stakeholders in Tunisia's, Africa's, and the world's digital ecosystem. This will be achieved through the exchange of opinions on the transformations reshaping institutions and information systems.
Key topics to be discussed at the forum include the application of artificial intelligence in various sectors, cybersecurity measures, and the role of innovation in driving digital transformation. The event is expected to provide valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration among participants.
Key points
- The 12th International Forum for Information Systems Managers will focus on artificial intelligence, innovation, and digital transformation.
- Benin will be the guest of honor at the forum, with a significant delegation participating in various activities.
- The event will feature a hackathon and a startup village hosting 15 Tunisian and African startups.
