DBOSI-26

The workshop provides an interdisciplinary arena for scholars who share the interest in digital foundations of business, operations, strategy and innovation. We welcome researchers from  disciplines such as (but not limited to) Information Systems, Management, Computer Science, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship.

Under the theme "Work and Digital Futures," DBOSI-26 will examine how emerging technologies are reshaping workplaces, organizational structures, and professional identities. DBOSI-2026 is intended to help with the development of early work. We provide an opportunity to present and discuss work in progress, build professional networks with scholars with similar interests, exchange innovative ideas, and learn of the state-of-the-art on the fast-developing research field. The program will consist of the paper presentations, panels, and keynotes by both practitioners and academics.

PhD day: For the second time we host a PhD day where doctoral students can present and discuss their research projects. More information will follow.

The 8th DBOSI workshop follows the successful editions hosted at Aalto University, Stockholm School of Economics, Umeå University, University of Stockholm, Oslo University,  Copenhagen Business School, and LUT University.

Gothenburg travel information

DBOSI-2026 4th-6th February (4th Feb doctoral day, 5-6th Feb main conference)

1. HOW TO GET TO GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN

BY TRAIN

Destination: Göteborg Central station

- Train connections from most Swedish cities and via Oslo (Norway) or Copenhagen (Denmark). Two types of trains available from Denmark: Öresundståg and SJ trains
- European direct train connections through Hamburg and Copenhagen
- Train trip from Copenhagen or Oslo to Gothenburg is around 4 hours

BY BUS

Destination: Göteborg Nils Ericson Terminal

- Connections to Gothenburg with VyBuss or Flixbus from several European cities

BY PLANE

Destination: Landvetter airport

- Connected from most European capitals
- Take the airport bus (Flygbuss) that leaves outside the main terminal every 15 minustes or of the airport to get to the city. There are two types of busses: take the one that goes to Central station (not Lindholmen).
- Bus tickets can be bought in advance (web https://www.flygbussarna.se, from a vending machine) or from the bus. Bus accepts all major credit cards. One-way ticket costs around 10-12 euros
- Everyone speaks English
- A separate company runs these buses, so airport bus tickets are not valid in other public transportation
- Taxi to the city costs around 60-70 EUR one-way (locals would not usually use taxis)
- Uber and Bolt are available in Sweden

BY CAR

- Take the E6 from Oslo or Copenhagen
- The main conference meeting is in the city center (University Hall), so contact your hotel for parking (parking is around 50 EUR per day or so)
- Other parking options available in the city centre (self-park at P-hus Avenyn or Lorensbergsparkeringen)
- Public transport is widely available. 
- Venue is within walking distance of the city center and most major hotels.

BY BOAT/FERRY

- Stena Line service from Kiel (Germany daily) or from Fredrikshamn/Frederikshavn (Denmark several times a day) directly to Gothenburg city centre

BY TRAIN

Destination: Göteborg Central station

- Train connections from most Swedish cities and via Oslo (Norway) or Copenhagen (Denmark). Two types of trains available from Denmark: Öresundståg and SJ trains

- European direct train connections through Hamburg and Copenhagen

- Train trip from Copenhagen or Oslo to Gothenburg is around 4 hours

Public transportation

MEETING VENUES

- Doctoral day (4th Feb, only for invited doctoral students and mentors) : Ågrenska Villan,  Högåsplatsen 2, 412 56 Gothenburg. 

(There is a quick secret route to the doctoral day from the statue of Poseidon https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Poseidon,+Poseidonstatyn,+Götaplatsen+4,+412+56+Göteborg,+Sweden/Ågrenska+villan+-+Göteborgs+universitet,+Högåsplatsen+2,+412+56+Göteborg,+Sweden/@57.6963992,11.9778556,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x464ff376b3c69c87:0x109b440e4c477b4f!2m2!1d11.9796528!2d57.6972236!1m5!1m1!1s0x464ff37424762b87:0x2aa8e456a7417c48!2m2!1d11.9812612!2d57.6955599!3e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEyMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

- Main conference (5-6th Feb): Location: Main Building, University of Gothenburg, Universitetsplatsen 1, 405 30, Gothenburg

BUS, TRAM, FERRY

- You do not need to buy any tickets if your hotel is centrally located 
- Public service tickets are available on an App called "Västtrafik To Go"
- You can also buy tickets from kiosks (Pressbyrån)
- One-hour tickets and 24-hour tickets are available
- Area A (Zon A) covers the whole of Gothenburg
- Alternative: You can just show credit cards to the reader in Gothenburg if you do not want to deal with the app or tickets. It will take the correct amount from your credit card.

BIKE

- Bikes and scooters are available

Accommodation

BOOKING HOTEL ROOMS

- There is a big horse show in Gothenburg city parallel to the meeting, so it is advisable not to leave the booking to the last moment
- Participants book hotel rooms individually - there is no block reservation
- Each participant is responsible for booking his/her own accommodation and travel

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

- Any hotel in the city center area that has availability

Program

DBOSI-26 PhD Day February 4^th
DBOSI-26 Workshop February 5^th-6^th 

Sponsors

WASP–HS

The Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program – Humanity and Society (WASP-HS) is Sweden’s largest initiative on how artificial intelligence and autonomous systems impact humanity and society and vice versa. As a national research program, the vision is to foster novel interdisciplinary knowledge in the humanities and social sciences, with a focus on AI, autonomous systems, and their impact on human and social development. WASP-HS also contributes to the development of innovative, humane technologies and their transformative interaction with society.

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