Special track detais

Digital Advancements and Sustainability

Research Area: Business Model Innovation and Digital Transformation
Reference No. of the Track: 16

Description

This track is dedicated to exploring the profound influence of digital advancements on sustainability initiatives across a wide range of sectors, including, but not limited to, tourism, manufacturing, and the fashion industry.
This track invites researchers to engage in a dynamic exchange of ideas, insights, and best practices at the intersection of digital advancements and sustainability, contributing to the ongoing dialogue on knowledge translation and innovation dynamics in today’s evolving business landscape.
How can new digital technologies (Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Blockchain, Big Data Analytics, NLP, etc) serve as catalysts in applying novel knowledge to foster innovation that aligns with sustainability goals?
What are the key organizational factors that enable the seamless integration of digital tools in the pursuit of both innovation and sustainable practices?
How does the increasing availability of digital knowledge influence the complexity of innovation and its impact on sustainability within various sectors?
In what ways can digital technologies provide insights into customer demands, leading to the development of competitive products that promote sustainability?
How can the synergy between digital transformation and sustainability foster the development of ecosystems and collaborative networks?
What role do digital platforms and networks play in fostering open innovation for sustainable solutions?
While these questions serve as the primary drivers of our discussion within this track, we recognize that the intersection of digital advancements and sustainability is a rich and multifaceted field. Participants are encouraged to explore related topics and bring forth additional arguments and perspectives that contribute to the broader dialogue on this important theme.

Keywords
Digital Advancements, Sustainability, Innovation, Digital Tools, Sustainability Goals, Digital Platforms, Circular Economy

Organizers

Cristina Ledro, University of Padova, Italy
Zheng Liu, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK
Anna Nosella, University of Padova, Italy
Jialun Hu, Royal Holloway University of London, UK
Sirirat Sae Lim, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan