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06/11/2026

Participation in the 21. International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology (DESRIST) 2026 in Münster.

The professorship Digital Transformation participated in DESRIST 2026 presented its two publications.
A group photo of three people standing next to a large, orange-to-pink gradient banner in a foyer. The banner reads "DESRIST 2026" in large letters and promotes the "21st International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology" taking place from June 8-10, 2026, in Münster. To the left of the banner stands a woman with long, light hair, wearing a white short-sleeved top with eyelet embroidery and a dark skirt. To the right of the banner stand two men: the one on the left wears glasses, a light blue button-down shirt, jeans, and a brown belt; the one on the right is the man from the first image, wearing a dark blue sweater over a white shirt and light trousers. All three are wearing conference name badges around their necks and are smiling at the camera. In the background, glass double doors lead outside to greenery, and a table with a monitor is visible on the left edge of the image.
06/10/2026

Guest Lecture by Erik Wirsing (Global Logistics & Innovation Executive)

How is Artificial Intelligence transforming logistics? What role do geopolitics, sustainability, and cybersecurity play in shaping innovation…
Guest lecture by Erik Wirsing
06/09/2026

Publication of a Study on AI Explainability and Trust Repair in Conversational AI Systems

The professorship Digital Transformation published a new study on AI Explainability and Trust Repair in Conversational AI Systems
The image is an infographic illustrating four different trust repair strategies used by AI systems, divided into two categories: human-like and system-like approaches. In the left section, under the heading "Human-like trust repair strategies:", there are two illustrations of a small orange robot standing next to a smartphone. In the first scene, titled "Apology", the robot looks sad, places a hand on its chest in a remorseful gesture, and the chat interface on the phone screen reads: "I apologize for my mistake. You're right.". The second scene next to it is labeled "Asking questions". Here, the sad-looking robot is shrugging its shoulders, has a blue question mark hovering above its head, and the phone screen displays the message: "Could you please point out where I made an error?". In the right section, under the heading "System-like trust repair strategies:", the robot's demeanor changes, and it is depicted with a strictly neutral facial expression. The third scene, labeled "Local explanation", shows the robot pointing at the phone screen, which now displays dark panels with statistical data values such as "Jeans: +0.78", "Missing: +0.65", and "Cap: -0.13". The fourth and final scene is titled "Counterfactual options". Here, the neutral-looking robot points at the phone, which shows a user interface with three clickable buttons labeled "Option A", "Option B", and "Option C". The four distinct scenarios are visually separated from one another by vertical, dashed green lines.
06/02/2026

Guest Lecture by Martin Sieg & Hans Görtz (DEICHMANN)

We were delighted to welcome Martin Sieg, Head of eCom Strategy & Growth and Omnichannel Services, and Hans Görtz, Senior Project Manager Digital Foot…
06/01/2026

Conference visit to the EAA Annual Congress 2026 in Prague

The IRWP Chair was represented at the 48th Annual Congress of the European Accounting Association (EAA) in Prague from May 27 to 29, 2026!
Celine Daute at the EAA in Prague
05/28/2026

PwC award ceremony winter semester 2025/2026

Four outstanding works honored
Foto von Prof. Dr. Andreas Hoffjan, Prof. Dr. Christiane Pott (TU Dortmund) Nils Wenzel, Arne Dornemann, Jonas Weißbauer, Lilly Koch (Preisträger*innen) Malte Krewinkel, Jan Birkner, Lennart Kreyßing (PwC)
05/27/2026

Professorship of Marketing now represented on LinkedIn

The Chair of Marketing is now also present on LinkedIn. With this new presence, we would like to provide insights into our research, current projects…
05/22/2026

Participation in the SIGMIS CPR Conference 2026 with award

The professorship Digital Transformation participated in the Computers and People Research Conference 2026 and received an award.
Lisa Schned giving a presentation
05/22/2026

From venture operator to investor: an exciting entrepreneurial journey!

In our recent "Introduction to Entrepreneurship" lecture, we had the privilege of welcoming a special guest speaker to share his unique story: Dr.…
Guest lecturer from Capnamic in front of students
05/19/2026

Guest Lecture by Dr. Christian Sprinkmeyer (tonies)

We were delighted to welcome Dr. Christian Sprinkmeyer, Chief Product Officer (CPO) of tonies, once again as a guest speaker in our lecture series on…
Guest lecturer from Tonies in front of students
05/15/2026

Conference presentation of the Junior Professorship at the Journal of Management Studies Special Issue PDW

The Junior Professorship in Entrepreneurship and Digitalization presented current research at the Journal of Management Studies Special Issue PDW on…
05/13/2026

We will be at the 21st International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology (DESRIST) 2026

The professorship Digital Transformation will present two contributions at the DESRIST 2026 in Münster, Germany.
A wide panoramic shot of the Prince-Bishop's Palace in Münster, Germany, captured during a soft sunset. The grand Baroque building features a red brick facade contrasted by decorative elements, window frames, and cornices made of light-colored sandstone. A prominent central section houses an ornate entrance and a clock tower topped with a small golden statue. Symmetrical wings extend outward, ending in corner pavilions under dark slate roofs. In the foreground, a wide, light-colored cobblestone path leads directly toward the palace entrance in a straight perspective. The path is bordered by expansive green lawns featuring a few white park benches. Ornate, multi-lamp black streetlights stand at the far left and right edges. The sky above the palace displays a soft gradient ranging from pale orange and yellow at the horizon to a delicate light blue. In the upper right corner, three white logos are displayed: a technical node graphic, the "ERCIS" logo with a dotted map of Europe, and the "Universität Münster" logo. In the lower-left corner, a semi-transparent pinkish gradient overlays the scene, featuring the white text "DESRIST 2026" alongside a stylized, organic coral-like symbol.
05/08/2026

Guest lecture on two inspiring entrepreneurial journeys

In our recent "Introduction to Entrepreneurship" lecture, we had the privilege of welcoming two guest speakers to share their unique entrepreneurial…
Guest lecturer for Simplifined in front of students
05/08/2026

Call for Papers | Special Issue in Gender, Work & Organization

Special Issue “Gendered Practices at Work: (Un)intended Consequences Across Organizations and Markets” at Gender Work and Organization.
Gender, Work & Organization
05/06/2026

New master's thesis topic: From Error to Inspiration: Quantifying the Impact of AI Hallucinations on Creative Work

This thesis will use experiments to analyze in which cases AI hallucinations help or hinder creative performance.
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05/05/2026

The role of marketing and sales in B2B high-tech start-ups

New study published in the Journal of Marketing Research
04/29/2026

Publication of a study on trust repair strategies following privacy breaches in smart home systems

The professorship Digital Transformation published a new study on privacy breaches of smart home providers.
The illustration depicts an abstract concept of networking within a smart home. On a simple white shelf attached to a light gray wall sit four different smart home devices, arranged from left to right: a glowing lightbulb, a white security camera with a black lens, a square white control module or thermostat with a digital display showing "0.0" and a small red button, and a cylindrical black smart speaker. Hovering centrally directly below the shelf is a large, red warning triangle. In the center of this triangle is a white padlock that is cracked vertically down the middle, symbolizing a security breach or vulnerability. In the lower area of the image, there are four blue cloud symbols representing cloud networks. Each cloud contains a dark, stylized house icon. A network of lines connects all these elements: solid blue lines with round nodes lead downwards from the devices on the shelf to the warning triangle. Dotted blue lines also lead from the clouds at the bottom up to this central triangle. A key detail is visible on the right side near the black smart speaker: the connection lines originating from this device feature red nodes instead of blue ones in certain spots, highlighting an acute threat, data leak, or a compromised connection specifically linked to that device. Additionally, partial views of empty white picture frames can be seen on the far left and right edges of the image.
04/28/2026

Exam Review Winter Semester 25/26: Entrepreneurial Mindset

The exam review will take place in person in Dortmund on May 5, 2026.
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