Our MissionUnderstanding Digital Transformation –
Shaping the Future Together
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bidt Digital Transformation
Research Conference 2026
The “bidt Digital Transformation Research Conference” brings together scholars from different disciplines in Munich on 19 and 20 November 2026 to explore the structures, dynamics and consequences of digital transformation. As an interdisciplinary forum, the conference creates space for exchange and discussion on societal, economic, legal and technological questions.
Submissions are possible in two formats: Sub Sessions (thematic session concepts) by 15 April 2026 and Extended Abstracts (individual contributions to the main sessions) by 15 May 2026, in either German or English.
Events
DigiSem 2026 | Balancing Digital Safety between Risks, Rights, and Regulation
Discover our main topics
Digital Work Environment
Digitalised processes facilitate workflows, while technology enables new forms of communication and collaboration: insights into the opportunities – and possible conflicts – arising from the partnership between humans and machines.
The digital transformation can be seen in all areas of life. Time to take stock and compare Germany, Austria, Finland, France, Italy, Spain and the UK.
Digital Society
How do we succeed in the digital transformation of society? From the state of digitalisation in Germany to questions regarding its benefits for the common good, social change requires a dialogue prioritising knowledge transfer.
Our glossary article highlights the most important facts about digital participation including examples, applications, criticism and problems.
Digital Public Sphere
Digital media, fake news, and the power of opinions – our access to information these days is unparalleled. So how can we shape public discourse, political coordination, and participation? What set of rules is necessary for a digital public sphere?
PUBLICATIONSAll bidt publications are freely accessible
Digital Politics
As a cross-sectional issue, digitalisation presents particular challenges for policymakers. Digital politics unites the social and political questions and responsibilities arising from digital transformation.
A discussion about the digital competences of the EU population in times of generative AI at the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the EU.
Digital Responsibility
Digital transformation leads to ethical and legal issues when digital technologies are used for the common good, ranging from digital participation to data security.
Julian Nida-Rümelin examines digital humanism in the age of AI, emphasising human reason and self-determination.
Digital Competition
Digitalisation is reshaping the global economic order. As companies digitalise products and services, their market positions are shifting. How can we carve out a European approach to the international digital competition?
Knowledge-based digital innovations in organizational change processes strengthen the communication, empowerment and participation of employees and improve the success rates of change projects in the age of Industry 4.0.
On the future of the digital society
Fresh insights: Our blog features internal and external expert voices.