Dear Colleagues, We are delighted to invite you to submit your research to the Esports minitrack, part of the Internet and the Digital Economy track at the upcoming Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS-59). The conference will take place January 6–9, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Resort in Maui, Hawaii. About the Minitrack: Esports is a fast-growing domain that bridges gaming, technology, sports, and digital culture. This minitrack offers a dedicated space for scholars and practitioners to explore the dynamic world of esports, examining both opportunities and challenges across its diverse dimensions. We welcome conceptual, theoretical, empirical, and methodological contributions from a wide range of disciplines. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Business & Marketing: consumer behavior, esports branding, fan engagement Psychology & Cognitive Science: player performance, decision-making, behavioral traits Computer Science & IT: game telemetry, biometric data, machine learning applications AI & VR: smart training tools, immersive spectator experiences Law & Ethics: copyright, anti-corruption, governance Sociology & Anthropology: gender, identity, streaming cultures Media & Sport Studies: comparing esports with traditional sports, broadcast practices This minitrack aims to further theoretical development and deepen practical understanding of esports across disciplines. Key Dates: Submission system opens: April 15, 2025 Submission deadline: June 15, 2025 (11:59 PM HST) Notification of acceptance: August 17, 2025 Final paper deadline: September 22, 2025 Conference registration deadline: October 1, 2025 Important Links: Cfp's PDF: https://piotrsiuda.com/wp-content/uploads/CFP_HICSS59_Esports.pdf Submission portal: https://hicss-submissions.org Conference website: https://hicss.hawaii.edu Author instructions: https://hicss.hawaii.edu/authors Fast Track Opportunity: Selected papers will be considered for publication in a special issue of the Journal of Electronic Gaming and Esports (Human Kinetics). We warmly encourage you to contribute your research to this exciting venue and help shape the scholarly conversation around esports. For any questions, feel free to contact me at piotr.siuda@gmail.com. Best regards, Piotr Siuda Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz Co-chair, HICSS-59 Minitrack on Esports