MIT CISR is excited to bring a new type of event to our member organizations! Featuring leading-edge research findings from a variety of sources, Hot Topics are delivered live online without an attendance cap. Anyone from an MIT CISR member organization who is interested in the topic may register to attend.
In this session, Professor Marek Kowalkiewicz will explore the concept of digital minions—AI-powered agents that are reshaping the landscape of modern business. Based on insights from his book, The Economy of Algorithms: AI and the Rise of the Digital Minions, he will discuss how these agents automate decision-making, enhance customer experiences, and drive operational efficiency. The session will include real-world examples, strategies for leveraging digital agents, and an analysis of the evolving roles within organizations.
Dr. Marek Kowalkiewicz is a Professor and Chair in Digital Economy at Queensland University of Technology Business School. Listed among the Top 100 Global Thought Leaders in AI by thinkers360, Marek has led global innovation teams in Silicon Valley, was a Founding Research Manager of SAP's Machine Learning lab in Singapore, a Global Research Program Lead at SAP Research, and a Research Fellow at Microsoft Research Asia. His book, The Economy of Algorithms: AI and the Rise of the Digital Minions, was published in 2024.
This event is available for our consortium members and a small number of invited guests. To register, please log-in to your MIT CISR website account and enter your voucher code on the registration form.
Please contact Chris Foglia if you work at an MIT CISR member organization and you'd like to register but do not have a voucher code.
Founded in 1974 and grounded in MIT's tradition of combining academic knowledge and practical purpose, MIT CISR helps executives meet the challenge of leading increasingly digital and data-driven organizations. We work directly with digital leaders, executives, and boards to develop our insights. Our consortium forms a global community that comprises around seventy organizations.
MIT CISR wishes to thank all of our associate members for their support and contributions.