2nd Workshop on Challenges and Opportunities in Digital Transformation (CODiT 2026)
In conjunction with: The 25th International Conference on Perspectives in Business Informatics Research (BIR 2026), 7–9 October 2026, Olten, Switzerland
The accelerating digitisation of global economies has established Digital Transformation (DT) as a critical imperative for organisational innovation and sustained competitive advantage. Driven by rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, big data analytics, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT), DT fundamentally reconfigures operational models, stakeholder engagement, and value proposition delivery. At the organisational level, scholars argue that firms must move beyond mere adoption, instead devising robust strategies that navigate the complex implications of DT to enhance operational performance. This necessity for adaptation transcends sectors, encompassing both private enterprises and public-sector organisations striving for superior service delivery and efficiency.
Despite its potential, the execution of DT remains fraught with complexity. Extant literature suggests that organisations frequently encounter significant impediments, ranging from the constraints of legacy systems and the technical intricacies of system integration to deep-seated internal resistance to change. Furthermore, persistent skills gaps and the challenges of talent retention continue to undermine the execution of strategic digital initiatives. While research into these facets has proliferated, a cohesive, holistic understanding of the systemic nature and long-term implications of DT remains elusive.
CODiT 2026 provides a vital interdisciplinary forum for researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to interrogate emerging trends, explore untapped opportunities, and address the multifaceted barriers to digital maturity. Through interactive knowledge-sharing, the analysis of empirical case studies, and collaborative strategy development, the workshop seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical frameworks and industrial applications.
Workshop Objectives
The workshop is designed to facilitate rigorous discourse and actionable outcomes centred on four primary pillars:
- Critical Inquiry into Emerging Trends: Critically assessing the trajectory of disruptive technologies and the evolving challenges of the digital landscape.
- Empirical Knowledge Sharing: Analysing real-world case studies to extract lessons from both successful implementations and strategic failures.
- Strategic Framework Development: Collaboratively formulating practical, scalable strategies to surmount organisational and technical barriers.
- Industry-Academia Synthesis: Strengthening the nexus between scholarly research and industrial practice to foster the development of actionable, evidence-based solutions.