Keynote Speaker

Prof. Dr. Dominik K. Kanbach
Full Professor and Chair of Strategic Entrepreneurship, HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, Leipzig, Germany & Adjunct Research Professor University of Warsaw, Faculty of Management, Warsaw, PolandSpeech Title: The Changing Nature of Management in Times of (Generative) Artificial Intelligence
Abstract: The nature of management is undergoing a fundamental transformation in response to the rise of generative artificial intelligence. AI technologies are increasingly augmenting human capabilities, reshaping decision-making processes, and accelerating innovation across industries. At multiple levels—macro, meso, and micro—AI enables hybrid collaboration between human and artificial agents, drives productivity gains, and decentralizes entrepreneurial activities within organizations. The integration of AI into strategic processes strengthens dynamic capabilities and fosters more adaptive, data-driven approaches to leadership. Rather than replacing human judgment, AI redefines it—shifting the managerial role toward orchestrating value creation in human–AI systems. Understanding and navigating this shift is essential for organizations seeking to remain competitive and innovative in an increasingly AI-enhanced business landscape.
Biography: Prof. Dr. Dominik K. Kanbach is Full Professor and holder of the Chair of Strategic Entrepreneurship at HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management in Germany. He leads the Strategic Entrepreneurship Research Group at HHL and serves as Academic Director of DIGITAL SPACE – The HHL Digital Transformation Platform focused on incubating digital business models. His research interest covers the fields of strategic management, entrepreneurship, and innovation management. He has published over 100 articles in leading international peer-reviewed journals and holds several editor positions. Before joining academia, he worked as a strategy consultant for several years. He teaches courses on strategic management, entrepreneurship and innovation management in top universities and business schools around the world. He has received numerous research and teaching awards and the leading German business magazine “Wirtschaftswoche” ranked him among the top 2% of scholars in December 2024.