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PDW on Blockchain as a General Purpose Technology

  • 1.  PDW on Blockchain as a General Purpose Technology

    Posted 07-08-2023 15:39
    Edited by Andrea Contigiani 07-08-2023 16:33

    PDW on Blockchain as a General Purpose Technology
    AOM Annual Meeting 2023

    Saturday Aug 5th, 1pm-3:30pm EDT


    The blockchain phenomenon has grown dramatically throughout the past decade. While initially conceived for digital currency, this technology is now applied to a variety of settings, including logistics, healthcare, law, and art. Given its rapid diffusion, many scholars and practitioners view it as a general purpose technology. At the same time, there is an active debate around its true potential to transform management, innovation, and the economy. Given its potential impact and the uncertainty around it, the blockchain phenomenon requires thoughtful examination by the research community.

    This PDW explores the complex role of the blockchain technology in management. We contextualize the phenomenon within the broader innovation literature and discuss some of its most relevant applications. The event is open to the entire Management community and expertise in the blockchain is NOT required. The program is designed to promote the generation of new research ideas in this domain. We have 3 parts: 1) a series of presentations by scholars working in this space, 2) small-group brainstorming, and 3) a concluding discussio.

    The event features an outstanding group of innovation scholars: 

    • Hanna Halaburda (New York University)
    • Ying-Ying Hsieh (Imperial College London)
    • Rahul Kapoor (University of Pennsylvania)
    • Aija Leiponen (Cornell University)
    • Fabrice Lumineau (University of Hong Kong)
    • Daniel Obermeier (Technical University of Munich)
    • Rob Seamans (New York University)


    The PDW is designed to promote the generation of new research ideas. The event has 3 parts: 1) a series of presentations by the speakers, 2) small-group brainstorming discussions, and 3) a concluding discussion where groups share the key insights from their tables.

    Registration is not strictly mandatory but highly recommended. If you are interested in participating, please submit this form by July 30th: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eW2Y9acYZ3Ndqqa.

    If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

    See you in Boston!

    Andrea