13098: AI in the Wild

Sunday, July 27, 2025

12:00 - 14:00 CEST (GMT+2)

Location: Bella Center: Auditorium 11

Session Type: PDW (workshop)
Orientation: Practice,Research
Shareable link: https://cdmcd.co/LE97Ez

Organizer(s)

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Steven Randazzo

Warwick Business School, United Kingdom
HL

Hila Lifshitz-Assaf

Warwick Business School, United Kingdom

Presenter(s)

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Lauren Waardenburg

ESSEC Business School, France
SP

Stella Pachidi

King's College London, United Kingdom

Discussant(s)

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Ingrid Erickson

Syracuse U. School of Information, United States

Participant(s)

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Emmanuelle Vaast

McGill U., Canada

Organizer(s)

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Leora Owsiany

University of Warwick, Canada

Presenter(s)

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Melissa Mazmanian

U. of California, Irvine, United States

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a vital and accelerating force across knowledge industries (industries such as law, journalism, software development, drug development and consulting). Its ever-evolving capabilities enable it to not only assist but actively contribute to and even exceed human performance in many fields. AI technologies are transforming the nature of work by generating knowledge, automating processes, enhancing capabilities, and fostering creative outputs. As AI redefines the boundaries of what is achievable, there is a widespread optimism about its potential to revolutionize work processes. However, the real-world impact of AI will hinge on the interaction between practitioners and the AI tools, technologies, and information systems they use. Understanding how AI functions and is utilized in real-world scenarios is crucial. This Professional Development Workshop (PDW) aims to delve into AI's application in various work environments and professional domains. We will explore AI's development and usage through empirical presentations, group discussions, and dialogues with experienced scholars, offering an insightful, realistic perspective on the challenges and prospects of implementing AI in practical settings.