15134: Innovation at the Intersection of the Digital and the Physical

Sunday, July 27, 2025

12:30 - 14:00 CEST (GMT+2)

Location: Bella Center: Hall D- D4-m2

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

Organizer(s)

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TC Eley

Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve U., United States
AL

Aron Lindberg

Stevens Institute of Technology, United States
DN

Daniel Nylén

Umeå University, Sweden
JS

Johan Sandberg

Umeå University, Sweden
MT

Malaika Torto

Umeå University, Sweden

Distinguished Speaker(s)

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Kalle Lyytinen

Case Western Reserve University, United States
PL

Paul Leonardi

-, United States

Panelist(s)

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Jeffrey V. Nickerson

Stevens Institute of Technology, United States
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Karen S. Osmundsen

Norwegian School of Economics, Norway
MR

Marjolaine Monique Rostain

Warwick Business School, France

The integration of digital technologies into physical objects is blurring the boundaries between the digital and physical worlds, leading to the emergence of "phygital" phenomena such as the Internet of Things (IoT), digital twins and threads, and automated driving systems. This integration is evident in both artificial objects and natural systems, with examples like the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in industrial settings and digital representations of natural systems like oceans and forests. These innovations necessitate analysis that captures not only sociotechnical dimensions but also geographic place, space, and ecological environments. Phygital phenomena, therefore, require a new way of theorizing social behavior, impacting various domains of organizational theory. This Professional Development Workshop (PDW) aims to explore the intersection of the physical and digital, bringing together an interdisciplinary community to develop a research agenda on phygital phenomena. The PDW will feature keynote lectures, panel discussions, and roundtable sessions to foster community and exchange ideas. Keynote speakers will discuss past and future innovation logics, while panel experts will introduce their research on various phygital technologies. Participants will engage in roundtable discussions to share research and develop research agendas, culminating in a panel discussion to identify commonalities and differences among phygital technologies. The PDW is designed for information systems and management researchers with diverse backgrounds, encouraging participation from those interested in how emerging technologies can transform organizations and society. The goal is to delve into phygital phenomena and explore their impact on individuals, organizations, and society.