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Prof. Dr. August-Wilhelm Scheer is widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists and entrepreneurs in the IT and software industry. He is also a highly sought-after policy advisor and keynote speaker. His books are considered standard references in the field of business process management and have been translated into numerous languages. The ARIS methodology, which he developed for managing business processes and IT systems, is used internationally by many large enterprises as well as mid-sized companies.

He is the founder of several successful software and consulting companies, including Scheer GmbH, the consulting firm Scheer PAS GmbH, and imc AG, a leading provider of digital learning technologies. To foster the transfer of applied research into practice, he established the August-Wilhelm Scheer Institute for Digital Products and Processes in 2014.

As an entrepreneur and thought leader, he plays an active role in shaping the digital economy. His achievements have been recognized with numerous international awards and honors. Among his most notable distinctions is his induction into the German Research Hall of Fame in 2017. In 2023, Widener University awarded him an honorary doctorate, recognizing him as a “global thought leader and innovator.” Also in 2023, he received the Rudolf Diesel Medal in the category of Most Successful Innovation Achievement.