In this book, we offer a comprehensive and structured guide through the various stages of a process mining initiative. By initiative, we mean a substantial effort to leverage process mining techniques and tools for the analysis and potential improvement of business processes. As such, the book encompasses everything from the initial setup of the initiative to the translation of the analysis results to process improvement. Each phase is supported with methodical approaches grounded in research findings to support organizations in becoming more proficient in their process mining activities. Finally, it will also discuss how an organization can establish process mining as its own capability with the help of a maturity model.With a strong emphasis on practical applications, this book goes beyond mere methodical support. Every chapter presents at least one real-world application, illustrating the principles with concrete examples and use cases from the public and private sector. This approach not only enhances the learning experience but also provides readers with tangible insights into how process mining can effectively be implemented and leveraged in real business scenarios.This book will be an essential resource for anyone looking to harness the power of process mining to transform business operations, offering a blend of insightful research and practical, hands-on guidance for successfully executing process mining initiatives.

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the CAiSE 2026 Forum and Doctoral Consotrium, held as part of the 38th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering, CAiSE 2026, during June 8-12, 2026. This year, the conference theme was "Rethinking Information System Engineering in a Continuously Changing Information System World". The CAiSE Forum is a place for presenting and discussing new ideas and tools related to information systems engineering. Intended to serve as an interactive platform, the Forum aims at the presentation of emerging new topics and controversial positions, as well as the demonstration of innovative systems, tools, and applications. The 2026 Forum received 21 submissions of which 10 were accepted. In addition, 13 submissions were invited from the CAISE main research track. The overall 23 papers include 16 vision- and 7 tool demonstration papers. The Doctoral Consortium aims to attract PhD candidates working on foundations, techniques, tools, and applications in the Information Systems Engineering field. The Doctoral Consortium received a total of 15 submissions of which 8 were accepted for presentation.

In this book, we offer a comprehensive and structured guide through the various stages of a process mining initiative. By initiative, we mean a substantial effort to leverage process mining techniques and tools for the analysis and potential improvement of business processes. As such, the book encompasses everything from the initial setup of the initiative to the translation of the analysis results to process improvement. Each phase is supported with methodical approaches grounded in research findings to support organizations in becoming more proficient in their process mining activities. Finally, it will also discuss how an organization can establish process mining as its own capability with the help of a maturity model.With a strong emphasis on practical applications, this book goes beyond mere methodical support. Every chapter presents at least one real-world application, illustrating the principles with concrete examples and use cases from the public and private sector. This approach not only enhances the learning experience but also provides readers with tangible insights into how process mining can effectively be implemented and leveraged in real business scenarios.This book will be an essential resource for anyone looking to harness the power of process mining to transform business operations, offering a blend of insightful research and practical, hands-on guidance for successfully executing process mining initiatives.

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the CAiSE 2026 Forum and Doctoral Consotrium, held as part of the 38th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering, CAiSE 2026, during June 8-12, 2026. This year, the conference theme was "Rethinking Information System Engineering in a Continuously Changing Information System World". The CAiSE Forum is a place for presenting and discussing new ideas and tools related to information systems engineering. Intended to serve as an interactive platform, the Forum aims at the presentation of emerging new topics and controversial positions, as well as the demonstration of innovative systems, tools, and applications. The 2026 Forum received 21 submissions of which 10 were accepted. In addition, 13 submissions were invited from the CAISE main research track. The overall 23 papers include 16 vision- and 7 tool demonstration papers. The Doctoral Consortium aims to attract PhD candidates working on foundations, techniques, tools, and applications in the Information Systems Engineering field. The Doctoral Consortium received a total of 15 submissions of which 8 were accepted for presentation.