Are you interested in how trust impacts digital transformation? Are you a social science, information systems/security, or supply chain expert? If so, then please join us on 27th March 2025 in Bristol for a SPRITE+ funded event to discuss how digital transformation impacts trust building in supply chains. 

The workshop is titled "Building Trust in Supply Chains: Bridging Technology with Social Interactions" and seeks to explore strategies for addressing imminent trust-building challenges by drawing on insights from the conveners’ recent study, which explores the intersection of socially-enabled and technology-enabled trust-building.

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Key discussion points:

1. Has trust changed in the era of blockchain and central bank digital currencies? Dr Vahid Mirza Beiki (University of Surrey, UK).
2. What are the antecedents of trust building in the era of digital transformation? What is the social design that enables trust? Dr Fabio Rocha de Neves (Edinburgh Napier, UK).
3. How can organisations and supply chains establish swift trust to support resilience? Prof. Nachiappan Subramanian (University of Sussex, UK).

Highlights:

1. Networking: Structured time for informal and formal discussions to foster collaborations among academics, industry experts, and professionals.
2. Social program: A catered lunch and dinner to provide a relaxed environment for further networking.

The space is limited to 30 participants. Do not miss this unique blend of interdisciplinary discussions! Thanks to SPRITE+, the event is FREE, and we are offering a few grants to cover travel costs for PhD candidates and postdocs. Please indicate to be considered for this in your registration, providing your journey details. 

We invite attendees to:

• contribute their perspectives and insights during interactive sessions
• engage in discussions with peers and experts
• share feedback on the presented concepts to refine trust-building strategies and models.