Track Co-Chairs
Leona Chandra Kruse, Ph.D., University of Agder
Emmanuelle Vaast, Ph.D., McGill University
Ilan Oshri, Ph.D., University of Auckland

Track Description
Wave after wave of novel digital technologies have enabled new products, processes, and modes of organizing. Digital technologies rooted in mobile and distributed computing, social media, digital platforms, data analytics, generative artificial intelligence, blockchains, Internet of Things, cloud computing, extended reality, and robotics are reshaping and disrupting established ways of organizing and doing business. As they permeate professional and personal life, there is a growing need for clear digital strategies to harness these opportunities for transformation while improving human, societal, and environmental conditions.
Schedule

2025
Sunday, December 14th

A Multi-Actor Benefit Classification for Inter-Organizational Data Sharing in Ecosystems

Marcel Fassnacht, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Jannes Müller, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Carina Benz, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Joshua Holstein, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Gerhard Satzger, KIT

Advancing AI Adoption in SMEs: A Framework for Nascent AI Strategy Development

Mihael Markic, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Samantha Webster, Information Systems Institute
Alexander van der Staay, TU Dortmund University
Felix N. Bäßmann, Leibniz Universiy Hannover
Christian Janiesch, TU Dortmund University
Jens Poeppelbuss, Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Bridging Perspectives - Understanding Perceptions of Digital Transformation

Christoph Buck, Queensland University of Technology
Tim Heidenreich, Fraunhofer FIT
Araz Jabbari, Université Laval
Elisabeth Wurzer, FIM Research Center
Kevin Desouza, Queensland University of Technology
Mathieu Templier, Université Laval

Continuous Digital Transformation: A Confluence Between a Malleable Organization and Constantly Emerging Digitalization

Jan Pries-Heje, Roskilde University
Richard Baskerville, Georgia State University
Magnus Rotvit Perlt Hansen, Roskilde University

Design Principle Candidates for Steering Digital Transformation at the Enterprise-Level

Benedict Lösser, University of St.Gallen
Daniel Steiner, University of St.Gallen

Digital Leadership in Motion: Guanxi Practices in Chinese Digital Transformation

Jingzhu Hong, The University of Sydney
Robert M. Davison, City University of Hong Kong
Evelyn Ng, The University of Sydney
Louie Wong, Nagoya University of Commerce & Business
Barney Tan, The University of New South Wales

Dynasties and Disclosures: The Dual Life of Digital Orientation for Family Firms

Ria Sonpatki, Deakin University
Abhishek Kathuria, Deakin University
Prasanna Karhade, HKU
Sougata Ray, Indian School of Business

Exploring Barriers to Implementing AI-Driven Management in Innovation Ecosystems

Arne Jeppe, University of Duisburg-Essen

Foundation Models and AI Innovation: Evidence from the Hugging Face Platform

David Wu, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Jinan Lin, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Zhuoxin (Allen) Li, University of Wisconsin-Madison

How Do MNEs Configure Artificial Intelligence and Other Resources for Global Success?

Julie Quick, University of South Florida

Is AI Worth the Hype? The Divergent Link between AI Types and Value

Victoria Sofia Santos Gabriel, University of Bamberg
Lukas Müller, University of Bamberg
Katharina Drechsler, University of Cologne

Managing the Digital Organization: The Mechanisms of Digital Resource Creation and Orchestration

Joaquin Rodriguez, Grenoble Ecole de Management
Gabriele Piccoli, Lousiana State University
Barbara Wixom, MIT

Multihoming in B2B and B2C: Cross-Platform Product Portfolio Configuration and New Product Performance

Wei Wang, University of Science and Technology of China
Meng Chen, University of Science and Technology of China
Henk W. Volberda, University of Amsterdam

Navigating Digital Transformation Through Female Leadership: A Resource Dependence Perspective on CEO Gender Dynamics

Yanlin Zhang, Guangdong University of Technology
wenjie shao, School of Management, Guangdong Universuty of Technology
Daniel Chen, Baylor University

Navigating Paradox in AI Governance: An Agent-Based Simulation of AI Efficiency and Compliance Dynamics

Haruki Yamashita, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Yao Shi, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Judith Gebauer, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Yang Song, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Shifting Logic Fights: Implications for Digital Strategy

Panagiotis Keramidis, Copenhagen Business School
Arisa Shollo, Copenhagen Business School

The Paradoxes of Digital Transformation: A Case Study of Geely Auto

Shuyuan Bai, Nanjing University
Evelyn Ng, The University of Sydney
Barney Tan, The University of New South Wales
Yuan Sun, Zhejiang Gongshang University
Xi Chen, Nanjing University

The Role of Automation Workflows in Open Source Software Innovation

Shuai Zhang, University of Colorado Boulder
Zhiyi Wang, University of Colorado Boulder

Towards Understanding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hybrid Retail Platforms: Insights from 66 Use Cases

Simon Sturm, University of St.Gallen

Understanding Bricolage and Flow in Digital Strategy and Transformation

Sung Hwan Chai, Alliance Manchester Business School
Brian Nicholson, Alliance Manchester Business School
Muhammad Zaaid Ahmed, Alliance Manchester Business School
George Salijeni, Aston Business School