410: Generative AI for Algorithmic Problem Identification And Selection In Science and Innovation (18868)

Saturday, August 10, 2024

14:00 – 16:30 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

Location: Sheraton: Superior A

Session Number: 410
PDW (workshop)
Orientation: Theme,Research
Shareable link: https://cdmcd.co/5nWwQ4

Organizer(s)

SB

Susanne Beck

Warwick Business School, United Kingdom

Facilitator(s)

FP

Frank T. Piller

RWTH Aachen U., Germany
DW

Dashun Wang

Northwestern Kellogg School of Management, United States

Organizer(s)

JH

Jochem T. Hummel

Warwick Business School, United Kingdom
MP

Marion Kristin Poetz

Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
HS

Henry Sauermann

ESMT European School of Management and Technology, Germany
CG

Christoph Grimpe

Copenhagen Business School, Denmark

Facilitator(s)

MB

Markus Baer

Washington U. in St. Louis, United States
CH

Carolin Haeussler

U. of Passau, Germany
OH

Ola Henfridsson

U. of Miami, United States
HK

Hyunjin Kim

INSEAD, Singapore

Identifying and selecting novel and relevant problems are pivotal initial steps in science and innovation projects. These initial choices not only shape the subsequent stages of the processes but also significantly influence the ultimate impact of the projects. Although management scholars have generated substantial knowledge on the nature of problem identification and on effective organizational mechanisms, many challenges remain. In this PDW, we plan to explore new opportunities but also challenges that may arise from using generative Artificial Intelligence (gen AI) for problem identification and selection. Among others, gen AI may facilitate inter- and transdisciplinary knowledge integration, address (but also introduce) biases, and help with the prediction of scientific and societal impact. We hope to achieve three main goals: First, PDW participants gain inspirational insights from cutting-edge “perspective talks” by six expert scholars working in relevant areas. Second, participants can self-select into roundtables moderated by the scholarly experts and the PDW organizers to deepen the discussion and generate their own project ideas. Each roundtable focuses thematically on the expertise of the host. Third, we challenge participants to gain first-hand experience with gen AI and problem identification and selection by including a small intervention, which will lead participants to think critically about the role of AI in this important stage in research and innovation. Roundtable discussions will provide the foundation for a plenary debrief at the end of the session. We particularly invite scholars from diverse backgrounds (e.g., different regions and disciplines).

Please pre-register for this PDW by August 2 using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyCpKTGlSIOF-B7A0G_JWEAq1ZULkXE0m_foRhZasNl721UQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and we also welcome unregistered participants on the day of the PDW in case space is left. If you have any inquiries, please contact Susanne Beck (susanne.beck@wbs.ac.uk).