The Latin American and Caribbean Association for Information Systems (LACAIS) is a Chapter of the Association for Information Systems (AIS) serving the Latin American and Caribbean region. The goal of the Chapter is to promote the exchange of ideas, experiences, and knowledge among scholars and professionals engaged in the development, management and use of information and communications systems and technology.
The various activities of the Chapter are to promote the exchange of professional communications among scholars and professionals responsible for education, design, implementation, and management of information systems in both private and public organizations. The activities of the Chapter include:
1. Providing a forum for those concerned with all aspects of information systems.
2. Providing an opportunity for the exchange of ideas concerning management of information systems with member counterparts.
3. Conducting programs and conferences for the benefit of members.
4. Providing a means for critical examination of the problems and opportunities involved in management information systems.
5. Promoting the development of the field in the Latin American and Caribbean countries, by means of research, and faculty development and exchange.
5. All those approved by the constitution of the AIS
6. Additional activities as approved by the Executive Board of the Chapter.