9th Business Systems Laboratory International Symposium

TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY: Boon or Bane?

January 23-24, 2025 - UniversitY OF INSUBRIA - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

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Via Monte Generoso 71 - 21100 - VARESE (ITALY)

TRACK TOPIC:

Navigating the Future: The Economic Impact of Emerging Technologies

CHAIR:

Ineza Gagnidze
Professor of Economics and Business, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU), Georgia

Track description

In an era marked by rapid technological evolution, this conference track explores the multifaceted impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and other emergent technologies on the global economy. Attendees will delve into a comprehensive analysis of how these innovations are reshaping industries and economic policies, presenting both unprecedented opportunities and significant threats. This track is dedicated to exploring the intricate landscape of these new technologies, delving into their potential to drive economic growth, transform industries, and create new market dynamics. The track will also explore the regulatory responses to technological advancements, the balance between promoting technological growth and safeguarding against its risks, and the impact on international trade and cooperation towards social, economic and environmental sustainability. We will engage in a comprehensive analysis of how these innovations are not just reshaping industries and economic policies but are also redefining the paradigms of growth, competitiveness, and sustainability.

This track serves as a critical platform for understanding the complex interplay between technology and economic dynamics, exploring both the bright prospects and the challenges they entail.

The topics of this track include (but are not limited to):

Technology and Economic Transformation: Investigate how the convergence of AI, IoT, blockchain, and other digital technologies is creating synergistic effects, leading to new business ecosystems and models. Assess the impact on productivity, market structures, and the global value chain, emphasizing transformative strategies in key sectors.

Regulatory Frameworks and Policy Innovations: Explore the need for dynamic regulatory responses to nurture innovation while addressing ethical, privacy, and security concerns. Discuss the development of international norms and agreements to manage the cross-border impacts of technological advancements and ensure fair economic competition.

Sustainability and Technology Integration: Address the urgent need for sustainability in technology deployment, focusing on how innovations can be harnessed to achieve sustainable goals, promote ethical standards, and ensure social well-being. Highlight successful case studies of sustainable tech solutions in action.

Global Economic Integration and Technology: Assess how emerging technologies are influencing international trade, economic cooperation, and diplomacy. Explore scenarios of technological leadership and dependency, and the implications for global economic stability and integration.