MIS Academic Leadership Conference
2025 Program
Agenda & Panel Discussions
OPENING RECEPTION
Rooftop Terrace at THesis Hotel Coral Gables
Join us on the rooftop for a warm Miami welcome reception kicking off three days of connection, learning, and celebration
Miami Herbert Business School, Aresty 329
Enjoy networking and breakfast during check in and registration.
Welcome to the 2025 MIS Academic Leadership Conference. Welcoming remarks featuring Robert Plant, Department Chair and Paul Pavlou, Dean, Miami Herbert Business School.
DEANS' PANEL: BUSINESS SCHOOLS AS ENTERPRISE CHANGE AGENTS IN THE AGE OF AI
Moderator: Dean Paul Pavlou, University of Miami
Qing Hu, Portland State University
Karthik Kannan, University of Arizona
Prabhudev Konana, University of Maryland
Sabyasachi (Saby) Mitra, University of Florida
Vallabh Sambamurthy, University of Wisconsin-Madison
G.J. de Vreede, Stevens Institute of Technology
ADVANCING AI/IS RESEARCH IN BUSINESS SCHOOLS
Moderator: Nina Huang, University of Miami
Sue Brown, University of Arizona
Brett Danaher, Chapman University
Bin Gu, Boston University
Munir Mandviwalla, University of South Florida
Sunil Wattal, Temple University
THE RISE OF BUSINESS SCHOOLS IN INTER-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH
Moderator: Niam Yaraghi, University of Miami
Indranil Bardhan, University of Texas, Austin
Anindya Ghose, New York University
Param Vir Singh, Carnegie Mellon University
Rahul Telang, Carnegie Mellon University
IS JOB MARKET AT THE CONFLUENCE OF FUNDING CHALLENGES AND DISCIPLINARY OPPORTUNITIES
Moderator: Kevin Hong, University of Miami
Gord Burtch, Boston University
Pei-Yu Chen, Arizona State University
Kenny Hsing Cheng, University of Florida
Gwanhoo Lee, American University
Dean Pavlou & Dr. Dimoka Residence, Coral Gables, FL
Guests are invited to board provided transportation from the THesis Hotel to the Dean’s residence for a distinguished evening reception, continuing day two of the conference in an elegant and welcoming setting.
Miami Herbert Business School, Aresty 329
DEANS' PANEL: AI-THE UNSTOPPABLE FORCE, HOW TO NAVIGATE ITS ROLE IN THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS SCHOOL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Moderator: Ola Henfridsson, University of Miami
Xianjun Geng, University of Houston
Paul A Pavlou, University of Miami
Saonee Sarker, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Oliver Yao, University of Delaware
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS LEADERSHIP: THE EXECUTIVE DOCTORATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (EDBA) ADVANTAGE
Moderator: Angelika Dimoka, University of Miami
Nelson Granados, Pepperdine University
Kalle Lyytinen, Case Western Reserve University
George M Marakas, Florida International University
Detmar W Straub, Temple Univeristy