MIOIR Seminar Series with Professor Paavo Ritala
| Dates: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Times: | 15:30 - 16:30 |
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| What is it: | Seminar |
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| Organiser: | Manchester Institute of Innovation Research |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, External researchers, Alumni, Current University students |
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| Speaker: | Paavo Ritala |
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Digital platforms as institutional entrepreneurs: Navigating between disruptive opportunity creation and social contestation
Full abstract will be available closer to the date.
Paavo Ritala is a Professor of Strategy and Innovation at the Business School of LUT University, Finland. His research focuses on ecosystems and platforms, the role of data, algorithms, and digital technologies in organizations, and the circular and regenerative economy. His work has appeared in leading journals including Journal of Management, Journal of Management Studies, Research Policy, and Academy of Management Perspectives. He is a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher 2025 in the cross-field category.
Beyond academic research, he works closely with industry through collaborative research projects, executive and professional education, and as a speaker and advisor. His recent scholarly and project work examines how data, artificial intelligence, and digital platforms are reshaping industries and professional work. Prof. Ritala is Co-Editor-in-Chief of R&D Management and serves on the editorial review boards of the Journal of Product Innovation Management and Organization & Environment. More info available via: Google Scholar scholar.google.fi | LinkedIn fi.linkedin.com
Seminar details:
Refreshments will be available for informal networking from 3:15 pm, prior to the seminar in the 9th floor common room.
We strongly encourage AMBS and University of Manchester staff and students to join us in person. An online option is available for external guests (see the Teams link below).
Meeting ID: 342 736 066 877 34
Passcode: 9xk6Fd65
Speaker
Paavo Ritala
Role: Professor of Strategy and Innovation
Organisation: Business School of LUT University, Finland.
Travel and Contact Information
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9.041 AMBS (Hybrid)
Aliiance Manchester Business School
Booth Street West
Manchester
