Profile
Towards X Futures
Sustainability and Innovation in Digital Ecosystems
As part of the Rhine-Ruhr Institute of Information Systems, our Chair is dedicated to exploring the potential for sustainable futures through digital innovation (x futures).
Digital technology plays a crucial role in shaping a sustainable and resilient societies. We still have much to learn about the interplay between digital technology and transformation for a better future.
With a focus on the socio-economic aspects of digital ecosystems, we gain a deeper understanding of the relationships between digital innovators and entrepreneurs, data, and knowledge as drivers of change.
Digital Ecosystems encompass all relevant stakeholders in innovation platforms (e.g., iOS, Play Store, ChatGPT), transaction platforms (e.g., Otto, Zalando, Amazon).
We guide individuals and organizations within such ecosystems to positioning themselves for "x futures".
Join us on our journey Towards X Futures.

Essen
Address:
Chair for Sustainability and Innovation in Digital Ecosystems
Faculty of Computer Science
UNIVERSITY OF DUISBURG-ESSEN
R09 R04
Universitätsstr. 2, 45141 Essen
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Tue, 08. Sept 2026
p2i Network: Helping Postdocs Turn Ideas into Opportunities

Mon, 07. Sept 2026
KI.MENTORING Abschluss-Pitch: KI-Projekte aus der Unternehmenspraxis

Fri, 04. Sept 2026
From startup idea to working prototype — powered by AI.

Fri, 04. Sept 2026
Building the 6G Startup Ecosystem: Chair Joins CellPort at the Port of Duisburg

Wed, 02. Sept 2026
KI.MENTORING-Programm: Vom ersten Impuls zum eigenen KI-Projekt

Fri, 28. Aug 2026
What if building software became as simple as describing your idea?

Mon, 10. Aug 2026
Can agentic AI not just support the Lean Startup cycle — but actually run it?

Fri, 17. Jul 2026
Help Shape the Future of Storytelling — Join Our Online Workshop

Tue, 14. Jul 2026
Bridging AI Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice

Thu, 09. Jul 2026
Cooperation between Universität Duisburg-Essen and LIG GmbH on AI-driven sustainable digital transformation

Wed, 24. Jun 2026
AI for Good Hackathon: Building Technology for a Better Future

Tue, 23. Jun 2026
Our chair attends VivaTech 2026 in Paris

