MobiWIS 2025 in Istanbul
Presenting the SMEDT framework at MobiWIS 2025.
I had the opportunity to present work from my research collaboration with Agnis Stibe at MobiWIS 2025 in Istanbul.
In my presentation, I focused on one of the major challenges facing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): digital transformation.
The practical problem is straightforward: too many digital transformation initiatives fail, and SMEs are often hit hardest because they have less slack, fewer specialist resources, and less room for expensive mistakes.
SMEs are vital to Europe’s economy but continue lagging behind larger firms in digital transformation.
I am researching how to bridge the gap between academic insight and practical, actionable support that helps SMEs succeed in their digital journeys.
At EK - Erhvervsakademi København I’m fortunate to work in an environment that allows me to combine creativity with industry-relevant research, tackling questions that truly matter for SMEs.
The first result is the conceptualization of an open-source SMEDT framework: a do-it-yourself, capability-driven framework for SMEs.
It still needs maturing and further validation, but it is explicitly designed around known SME constraints and is being developed with an AI-first approach.
The paper is published by Springer here: 10.1007/978-3-032-02060-4_3
I left Istanbul inspired, grateful, and more determined to make a difference for SMEs. A big thank you to the MobiWIS organizing committee for hosting a valuable conference and for creating the space to share and exchange ideas.
A few impressions from the conference:
