2024 Warwick Summer School on Practice and Process Studies:

Impact of emerging "intelligent" technologies on organisational practices and processes

The Warwick Summer School convenes scholars interested in practice and process studies in an open and multi-disciplinary learning community characterized by dialogue, discussion, and joint exploration. The Summer School is designed for those with an advanced understanding of practice and process theories. The Summer School will consider the state-of-the-art of practice, process and routines studies (1.5 days) and Impact of emerging 'intelligent' technologes on organisational practices and processes (1 day). The event will take place in-person at University of Warwick, UK.

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Practice and Process Studies have a strong tradition at Warwick Business School. The Warwick Summer School on Practice and Process Studies has been running since 2013, bringing together scholars interested in the advancement of this academic area. The Summer School is multi-disciplinary and open to a variety of approaches and sensitivities.

In 2024, our signature event — the Warwick Summer School on Practice and Process Studies — will be delivered as an in-person event. We aim to create a lasting academic community characterised by open dialogue, discussion, and joint exploration. We trust that built on the solid foundations of the Warwick Summer School on Practice and Process Studies, our network can be a success. Your support and participation are key!

State-of-the-art Understandings

The first 1.5 days of the program will cover the latest advancements in thinking about and doing of practice and process studies. The summer school will open with a keynote from Ann Langley (HEC Montreal and Warwick Business School) on the theme of practice and process research. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their work during ‘research clinics’ and receive feedback on their work from peers and seasoned faculty including:

• Davide Nicolini, Warwick Business School
• Hari Tsoukas, University of Cyprus and Warwick Business School
• Jorgen Sandberg, University of Queensland and Warwick Business School
• Mira Slavova, Warwick Business School
• Rene Wiedner, Warwick Business School
• Omid Omidvar, Warwick Business School
• Qian Li, Warwick Business School

2024 Theme: Impact of emerging "intelligent" technologies on organizational practices and processes

Each summer school we consider an advanced theme in practice and process studies. This year, we will discuss the impact of emerging "intelligent" technologies on organizational practices and processes together with Samer Faraj and David K Allen. We are excited to welcome these two scholars with decades of experience studying emerging technologies, social media, technology infrastructure, and their effects on organisations, organising, and work.

Samer FarajLink opens in a new window holds the Canada Research Chair in Technology, Innovation & Organizing at McGill University. His work spans innovation management, organisational theory, and healthcare management.

David K AllenLink opens in a new window is a Professor of Information Management at Leeds University. He focuses on information management practices and the influence of technology on organisational work.