Keynote Speaker

Speech Title: 
Exploring AI Capabilities in Operations Management: Going from a bibliometric analysis to Empirical Studies
Dr. Samuel Fosso Wamba
He is the Associated Dean of Research at TBS Education, France. He is also a Distinguished Visiting Professor at The University of Johannesburg, South Africa, and at the UCSI Graduate Business School, UCSI University, Malaysia. He earned his Ph.D. in industrial engineering at the Polytechnic School of Montreal, Canada. His current research focuses on the business value of information technology, inter-organizational systems adoption, use and impacts, supply chain management, electronic commerce, blockchain, artificial intelligence for business, social media, business analytics, big data, and open data. He leads the Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence & Business Analytics at TBS Education. He is among the 2% of the most influential scholars globally based on the Mendeley database that includes 100,000 top scientists for 2020, 2021, and 2022. He ranks in ClarivateTMs 1% most cited scholars in the world for 2020, 2021, and 2022 and in CDO Magazine's Leading Academic Data Leaders 2021. Based on the Research.com 2021 ranking, he is France's 3rd top business and management scientist. 



Speech Title: It's all about servitization










Prof. Emanuel Gomes  
He is a Full Professor in Strategy and International Business and Associate Dean for Processes & Digital Transformation at Universidade Nova, Nova School of Business and Economics (Portugal), epitomizes a wealth of academic and practical expertise. Having held significant roles like Deputy Head of Strategy and International Business at the University of Birmingham, he is a linchpin in the academic community. With a penchant for mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, and servitization, Emanuel Gomes is particularly committed to exploring these domains in the African context. His illustrious career showcases a spectrum of authored books and numerous papers in esteemed journals. Notably, he is a crucial contributor to knowledge through editorial roles and as a reviewer for reputed international journals. Not confined to academia, Emanuel's engagements span consultancy projects with government bodies and multinationals, emphasizing the real-world application of his research. A dedicated educator, he seeks to enhance learning experiences by integrating theory and practice, embodying a constructivist approach to empower students in complex problem-solving and decision-making.