Indian Institute of Management Kashipur, in collaboration with the Earl V. Snyder Innovation Management Center, Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University, USA, proudly announces an International Conference on ‘Digital Transformation: Leapfrogging into the Future’ at IIM Kashipur Campus.
Digital transformation has emerged as a pivotal force reshaping industries, societies, and economies worldwide. This encompasses multifaceted goals aimed at propelling a nation into a realm of economic prosperity, social harmony, technological advancement, and sustainable development. This entails fostering a business-friendly digital environment that encourages entrepreneurship, innovation, leverage cutting-edge technologies and investments across sectors on a larger scale. Digital transformation enhances operational agility and flexibility, enabling businesses to respond swiftly to market changes and customer demands.
Emerging technologies such as AI (Artificial Intelligence) including Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, Blockchain, Big data and the Internet of Things, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, are transforming businesses, governance, industry, market, customer engagement and daily life. Digital transformation drives innovation across industries, spawning new business models and disrupting traditional paradigms.
Start-ups and established companies alike harness digital technologies to create groundbreaking products and services, challenging incumbents and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Moreover, development of smart cities, usage of renewable energy sources, green technologies, clean energy, water conservation, waste management are increasingly powering the future, mitigating environmental impact and ensuring energy security in a sustainable manner.
The success of digital transformation requires a holistic approach that encompasses technology, strategy, and organizational culture, ensuring sustainable growth and resilience in a dynamic global economy. The conference invites doctoral scholars, faculty, academia, governments, international organisations, industry, civil society and post-graduate students to share their latest research, insights and experiences towards becoming a digitally transformed nation.