RA09-2025 Industry, AI and Digital Technology

THEMATIC AREA: Industry, AI and Digital Technology

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Navigating AI Adoption in the Service Industry: A Focus on Organizational Dynamics

Reference No. of the Track: 01

Short Description:
In recent years, technological advancements have become integral to human life and, notably, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a prevalent trend in this technological era (Özen and Özgül Katlav, 2023). AI technology has permeated diverse sectors including engineering, banking, medical treatment, and hospitality, where it…

Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence (AI), service industry, perceptions, drivers, barriers, employees, stakeholders

Organizers:

Claudia Cozzio, Free University of Bolzano, Italy
Massimo Morellato, Free University of Bolzano, Italy
Oswin Maurer, Free University of Bolzano, Italy

The Role of Advanced Technologies in Innovation 5.0 Scenario as Enabler of Innovation Ecosystems

Reference No. of the Track: 12

Short Description:
With the gradual overcoming of the technocentric vision typical of Industry 4.0, the emergence of the Industry 5.0 (I5.0) paradigm highlights the importance of a broader integration of human, environmental, and social factors into technology, progress, and innovation (Troisi et al., 2023). The emergence of I5.0 opens the paradigm…

Keywords:
Advanced Technologies, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, Business Ecosystem, Innovation Ecosystem, Innovation 5.0, Industry 5.0, Digital Technologies

Organizers:

Maria Chiara De Lorenzi, University of Salento, Italy
Domenica Barile
Maria Elena Latino, University of Salento, Italy
Giustina Secundo
Valentina Lazzarotti

Industry 5.0 and Sustainability: (Re) Shaping Workforce Skills and Management in Multiple Industries and/or Hybrid Organisations

Reference No. of the Track: 21

Short Description:
In the evolving context of Industry 5.0, where human-centred innovation, sustainability, and technology converge, the skilling and upskilling of workers across private and hybrid organisations take on heightened importance. Consequently, a diverse set of industries is increasingly manifesting the need for holistic strategies that incorporate skill enhancement, gender inclusivity,…

Keywords:
Industry 5.0, sustainability, human resources, competencies, skilling and upskilling, hybrid organisations

Organizers:

Mariarosalba Angrisani, Parthenope University of Naples, Italy
Mariavittoria Cicellin, Federico II University of Naples, Italy
Elina Gaile-Sarkane, Riga Technical University, Latvia
Ivana Quinto, Parthenope University of Naples, Italy

Technology Management and Business Maturity: Innovative, Sustainable and Secure Digital Transformation Initiatives in Industry

Reference No. of the Track: 32

Short Description:
In today’s technology- and data-driven industrial environment, organizations are increasingly aware of the need to stay ahead of digital trends to remain competitive. They face mounting pressure to innovate while balancing the complexities of integrating new technologies with existing infrastructure, culture, and business models (Corallo et al., 2023). As…

Keywords:
Technology Management, Business Maturity, Innovation, Sustainability, Digital Transformation, Industry, Security, Business Strategy

Organizers:

Vito Del Vecchio, University of Salento, Italy
Mariangela Lazoi, University of Salento, Italy
Christian Catalano, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
Monica Rossi, Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy
Abdelaziz Bouras, Qatar University, Qatar