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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 Sun, 11. Jan 2026

RIS After Work Exchange

Die Lehrstühle für Wirtschaftsinformatik & Transformationsmanagement sowie Sustainability und Innovation in Digitalen Ökosystemen der Universität Duisburg-Essen laden zum nächsten After Work Exchange am 11.03.2026 ein. Im Fokus...
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 Thu, 04. Dec 2025

IntelliSys 2026 Accepts Paper by Team Member Mahnoor Shahid

We are happy to announce that Mahnoor Shahid, a member of our team at the Chair of Sustainability and Innovation in Digital Ecosystems, has had her paper accepted at the Intelligent Systems Conference 2026. Her work, titled...
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 Thu, 04. Dec 2025

DaWeNa-Hub Features Prof. Hannes Rothe

We are proud to announce that DaWeNa-Hub has published a new portrait of Prof. Hannes Rothe. He is professor at the University of Duisburg-Essen, leading the chair for “Sustainability and Innovation in Digital Ecosystems” and...
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 Thu, 04. Dec 2025

New Cohort Tackles Real-World Impact in MSc in Sustainable Innopreneurship

We are pleased to welcome the new Cohort 2025 of the MSc in Sustainable Innopreneurship. By joining this program, our students are not only beginning a degree—they are taking their first steps toward creating real-world impact. L...
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 Mon, 01. Dec 2025

Generio Takes the Stage at Heilbronn Slush’D 2025

We are delighted to recap an exciting highlight from this year’s innovation calendar: Generio took the stage at Heilbronn Slush’D 2025, delivering a compelling presence at one of Europe’s most dynamic startup gatherings. The...
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 Mon, 01. Dec 2025

Medirion Wins Science4Life Idea Phase Award

We are excited to highlight a major milestone for Medirion, one of the rising innovators in AI-powered medical technology. Out of more than 120 applications, Medirion has been selected as one of just five winning startups in this...
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 Wed, 26. Nov 2025

Circular Economy Workshop - PlaceBeyondBytes meets Circular Valley

Entdecken, Mitgestalten & Vernetzen – gemeinsam für eine zirkuläre Zukunft! Wir freuen uns sehr, dass mit Circular Valley, ein führender Accelerator für Startups der Kreislaufwirtschaft, zu uns ins PlaceBeyondBytes kommt. Die...
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 Mon, 10. Nov 2025

Our Contribution to Landmark Book on Digital Health in Germany: Focusing on the European Health Data Space

Team SUST is proud to announce the publication of a significant book chapter in the newly released volume, "Digitale Gesundheit in Deutschland – Wo stehen wir und wo müssen wir hinkommen?" (Digital Health in Germany – Where We...
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