17405: Sustainability and Digitalization: Critical Questions for Future Management and Research

The proposed PDW explores the intersection of sustainability and digitalization, addressing critical challenges and opportunities that impact organizations and society. Digital technologies have the potential to drive sustainability, but their outcomes can be unpredictable, sometimes exacerbating social inequities and environmental degradation. The workshop aims to answer the question: How can we create a sustainable digital future for next generations? The PDW format includes diverse perspectives from scholars and practitioners, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on the synergies and trade-offs between digitalization and sustainability. The 90-minute session will feature a panel of experts, including Prof. Dr. Jason Bennet Thatcher, Prof. Dr. Daniel Veit, and Prof. Dr. Philipp Staudt, who will present the challenges organizations face in integrating sustainability into digital strategies. A local practitioner will also offer insights into Denmark’s efforts to integrate sustainability with digitalization. The workshop will cover three critical areas: the theoretical foundations of sustainability and digitalization, the practical applications of these technologies in organizations, and future directions. By engaging with these pressing issues, the PDW equips scholars with actionable strategies and frameworks to shape research and practice in this critical area, fostering innovative solutions and advancing the discourse on sustainable digital futures.