IS Research in Data and AI Economy

Location

Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Lappeenranta campus

Registration

Registration is open until September 10 .

Speakers

Professor Patrick Mikalef, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Associate Professor (tenure track) Najmul Islam, LUT University, Finland

Overview

AI and data science projects are very common in organizations. Thus, it has become an important topic for information systems research. In this intensive course, we will cover fundamentals of data science and AI, discuss example information systems research studies on managing and governing AI and data science projects in organizations, and discuss the need for explainability of AI systems when designing and using AI for decision making.

Detailed program

Day 1 - Fundamentals of data science and AI

10.15-10.30	Welcome to the course	Prof. Patrick Mikalef
10:30 – 12:00	The emergence of data science in organizations – key concepts	Prof. Patrick Mikalef
12:00 – 13:00	Lunch
13:00 – 14:30	Big data analytics and business value	Prof. Patrick Mikalef
14:30 – 15:00	Coffee break
15.00 – 18:00	AI and the age of intelligent machines	Prof. Patrick Mikalef
18:00	End of the day

Day 2 Managing and governing AI and data science projects

9:00 – 10:00	Data governance in the age of big data	Prof. Patrick Mikalef
10:00 – 10:30	Coffee break
10:30 – 12:00	AI and business value	Prof. Patrick Mikalef
12:00 – 13:00	Lunch
13:00 – 14:30	Responsible AI – Principles and practice	Prof. Patrick Mikalef
14:30-15:00	Coffee break
15:00 – 17:00	The case for responsible digital business models	Prof. Patrick Mikalef
17:00	End of the day

Day 3 Using AI in decision-making

9:00 – 10:00	AI use in decision making	Associate Prof. Najmul Islam
10:00 – 10:30	Coffee break
10:30 – 12:00	Explainable AI	Associate Prof. Najmul Islam
12:00 – 13:00	Lunch
13:00 – 14:30	Group Work	Prof. Patrick Mikalef Associate Prof. Najmul Islam
14:30-15:00	Coffee break
15:00 – 17:00	Group Work Presentation and Discussions	Prof. Patrick Mikalef, Associate Prof. Najmul Islam
17:00	End of the day

Information about assignments

The participants who wish to get the credits need to attend all the lectures and submit a learning diary by 27.9. More information about the learning diary will be shared during the course.

Credit points

Doctoral students participating in the seminar can obtain 3 credit points. This requires participating and completing the assignments.

Registration fee

This seminar is free-of-charge for Inforte.fi member organization's staff and their PhD students. For others the participation fee is 400 €. The participation fee includes access to the event and the event materials. Lunch and dinner are not included.