Ecosystem Evolution, Ecosystem Generativity, and AI: Implications for Strategic Management
Date & Time: October 10 2025, 9:30 – 5:00pm PST
Location: Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University (SCU)
Organizers:
- Tammy L. Madsen (lead), Professor of Strategy and Innovation and W. M. Keck Foundation Chair, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University and Academy of Management President-elect.
- Riitta Katila, W. M. Keck Sr. Professor of Management Science, Faculty Director of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program and HAI Sabbatical Scholar at Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, Stanford University
- Melissa A. Schilling, Herzog Family Professor of Management, Deputy Chair of the Management & Organizations Department, and Director, Fubon Center Tech Innovation Initiative, New York University.
- Jennifer Woolley, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University.
By bringing together prominent scholars and executives in the heart of Silicon Valley, this SMS Extension aims to push the frontiers of research on ecosystem evolution, ecosystem generativity, and AI, deepening our understanding of their implications for strategic management. Panel discussions and presentations will feature leading experts who have shaped the field’s understanding of ecosystems, alongside those exploring the intersection of AI and strategy. Participants will engage in rigorous discussions, gain exposure to cutting-edge research and industry perspectives, and collaboratively define future research directions at the nexus of ecosystems, AI, and strategic management.
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Pricing:
- Member Price: $150 USD
- Non-Member Price: $165 USD
Registration Policies:
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