The aim of IFKAD 2023 was to develop an understanding of the new approaches, models, tools and practices of knowledge and innovation management required to effectively address the growing pressures and the emerging opportunities deriving from the “sustainability agenda”.
The emerging context of sustainability orientation determines a set of changes in the positioning and in the business modelling of the organisations, where the issues of the social and environmental responsibility gain the same importance as the economic viability. Therefore, in this scenario, knowledge management needs to be treated as a new paradigm of development to foster compliance with the new economic, environmental and social sustainability guidelines.
Focusing on the organisations’ new demands, constraints and opportunities regarding the requirements to be fitted with the sustainability implications, a significant need for studies discussing these issues further stands in different research streams. In particular, it seems to emerge an increasing need to understand better how to improve knowledge management processes and practices to better frame and assess the environmental, social and economic impact of sustainability-driven initiatives.
At the 18th edition of IFKAD, we wished to elaborate, extend and improve theories and discuss and share findings, practices and experiences to inform academic, managerial and policy debates about the role of the knowledge drivers to stimulate and support the organisational capacity to address the emerging challenges of the sustainability. By developing and implementing new products and services, re-thought operations, new ways to conceive and use technology and digitalisation, renewed relationships with customers and stakeholders, and new business models.
Moreover, IFKAD 2023 aimed to provide also valuable insights to help leaders, managers and policy-makers to re-think their organisations according to a new way to perform business and services and help them to try to answer the questions about what practical initiatives might be taken going beyond the rhetoric of the “greening”.

• Knowledge management for organisational sustainability
• Creating and translating knowledge into action for sustainability
• Knowledge management system to support organisation’s transformation
• Managing knowledge for Industry 5.0
• Big data and analytics for sustainability
• Knowledge-based frameworks and approaches for leading organisations in uncertain times
• Managing organisations’ strategic knowledge assets to navigate through a crisis
• Assessing intellectual capital dimensions to handle uncertain times
• Knowledge and new technologies for business model innovation
• Knowledge value drivers and knowledge management processes: new theories and practices
• Knowledge management systems, ICT and digitalisation
• Inter-organisational knowledge dynamics
• Human resources management, collective intelligence and organisational design
• Arts-based management approaches and tools for knowledge management and organisational development for sustainability
• Design thinking methods for innovation and knowledge creation and visualisation
• Knowledge management and Intellectual Capital-based models for the sustainable and inclusive development of regions and cities
• Knowledge management and social innovation
• Knowledge-based frameworks and approaches for organizational resilience
• Knowledge management and transformative organisations
• Managing knowledge assets for digital transformation

Knowledge Management in Stormy Times – Or How to Develop and Implement Integrative and Inclusive Approaches and Activities
Organizers
Susanne Durst, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia
Michele Borgia, University G. D’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Italy
Samuel Foli, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia
Maura La Torre, University G. D’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Italy

Knowledge Management for Green Sustainability: Definitions, Tools and Patterns
Organizers
Paolo Biancone, University of Torino, Italy
Davide Calandra, University of Torino, Italy
Maria José Sousa, ISCTE, Portugal
Francesca Dal Mas, University Ca Foscari Venezia, Italy
Dominika Hadro, Wroclaw University of Economics and Business, Poland

The New Frontiers of Sustainability: The Strategic Synergy between Sustainable, Digital and Social Inclusion
Organizers
Serena Strazzullo, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Vincenzo Corvello, University of Messina, Italy
Barbara Bigliardi, University of Parma, Italy
Serena Filippelli, University of the Republic of San Marino, San Marino

Toward the S5.0: Aims, Drivers, and Dynamics of the Industry 5.0
Organizers
Angelo Bonfanti, University of Verona, Italy
Rossella Canestrino, Parthenope University of Naples, Italy
Francesco Caputo, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Elias G. Carayannis, The George Washington University School of Business, USA
Pierpaolo Magliocca, University of Foggia, Italy

Linking Inter-Organisational Collaboration and Circular Economy
Organizers
Benito Mignacca, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Italy
Marco Greco, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Italy
Anne Velenturf, University of Leeds, United Kingdom
Serena Strazzullo, University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Sustainability-Driven Innovative Solutions to Support Continuity and Traceability along the Agrifood Supply Chain
Organizers
Giulio Paolo Agnusdei, University of Salento, Italy
Pier Paolo Miglietta, University of Salento, Italy
Eleonora Bottani, University of Parma, Italy
Giulio Malorgio, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Italy
Pamela Palmi, University of Salento, Italy
Federica De Leo, University of Salento, Italy

New Technologies and Entrepreneurship
Organizers
Ciro Troise, University of Turin, Italy
Mark Anthony Camilleri, University of Malta, Malta
Tian Han, University of Nottingham, UK
Gabriele Baima, University of Turin, Italy
Augusto Bargoni, University of Turin, Italy

Understanding and Managing Knowledge on Sustainable Consumer Behavior
Organizers
Rosa Maria Dangelico, Politechnic University of Bari, Italy
Luca Fraccascia, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Francesco Testa, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, Italy

Lean Organization and Knowledge Management in Healthcare
Organizers
Angelo Rosa, University LUM, Italy
Olivia McDermott, National University of Ireland, Ireland
Giovanni Improta, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Giuliano Marolla, LUM School of Management, Italy

Digital Dynamic Capabilities for Digital Transformation of Organisations for Sustainability
Organizers
Gioconda Mele, University of Salento, Italy
Giuseppina Passiante, University of Salento, Italy
Giustina Secundo, LUM University Giuseppe Degennaro, Italy
Guido Capaldo, University of Napoli Federico II, Italy
Vincenzo Corvello, Università Messina, Italy

Digital Transformation and Organizational Resilience: Managing Knowledge to Nurture Capabilities
Organizers
Alessandro Annarelli, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Silvia Colabianchi, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Fabio Nonino, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Giulia Palombi, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

Innovative Finance Tools, Digitalization and New Technologies for Sustainable Female Entrepreneurship Development
Organizers
Ipàzia Scientific Observatory on Gender Research

Diversity Management as a Sustainable Governance Strategy in the Private and Public Sector
Organizers
Ipàzia Scientific Observatory on Gender Research

Entrepreneurship: Agrifood, Fashion, Luxury and Made in Italy
Organizers
Ipàzia Scientific Observatory on Gender Research

Organisational KM Strategies and Sustainability
Organizers
Krishna Venkitachalam, Ajman University, UAE
Nina Helander, Tampere University, Finland

Business Analytics
Organizers
Henri Hussinki, LUT University, Finland
Jan Stoklasa, LUT University, Finland
Johanna Orjatsalo, LUT University, Finland

Managing Data, Information, and Knowledge for Sustainable Public Organizations
Organizers
Lotta-Maria Sinervo, Tampere University, Finland
Harri Laihonen, University of Eastern Finland, Finland

Innovation and Sustainability as Pillars for Healthcare System Transformation: Smart Solutions and Future Challenges
Organizers
Lorella Cannavacciuolo, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Emanuela Foglia, LIUC University of Cattaneo, Italy
Eleonora Gheduzzi, Politechnic University of Milan, Italy
Stefania Manetti, Politechnic University of Milan, Italy
Elena Pessot, University of Siena, Italy

Towards a Circular Economy Knowledge Management for a Harmonious and Sustainable Society
Organizers
Maria Colurcio, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Italy
Angela Caridà, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Italy
Nicola Varrone, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Italy

Stakeholder Engagement as Source of Knowledge
Organizers
Mario Tani, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Gianpaolo Basile, University Mercatorum, Italy
Mohamed Gheith, Mansoura University, Egypt
Anna Prisco, University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Affecting the River of Knowledge in Sustainability: Knowledge Management Strategies and Tools in Cross-Cultural Settings
Organizers
Jörg R. Noennig, HafenCity University Hamburg, Germany
Katharina Borgmann, HafenCity University Hamburg, Germany
Ágota Barabás, HafenCity University Hamburg, Germany
Kai Michael Dietrich, University of Applied Sciences Lübeck, Germany
Anika Slawski, University of Applied Sciences Lübeck, Germany

Cultural Landscapes and Heritages as Knowledge Management Experimental Laboratories for Sustainable Development Scenarios
Organizers
Alessandro Raffa, University of Basilicata,Italy
Angela Colonna, University of Basilicata,Italy
Ina Macaione, University of Basilicata,Italy
Annalisa Percoco, Fondazione ENI Enrico Mattei, Italy
Valerio Tolve, Politechnic University of Milan, Italy

The Bright and Dark Sides of Sustainability in (Digital) Platform Ecosystems
Organizers
Pietro Vito, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
Francesca Iandolo, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Francesco Caputo, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Luca Carrubbo, University of Salerno, Italy

Organizing Projects for Sustainability: Knowledge Integration for Overcoming Organizational Tensions and Barriers
Organizers
Paolo Canonico, University of Naples Federico II , Italy
Ernesto De Nito, University of Salerno, Italy
Alessandro Hinna, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
Antonio Bassi, SUPSI, Switzerland
Yvonne Schoper, HTW University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Socially Sustainable Knowledge Management: a Gender Perspective
Organizers
Maria Zifaro, Universitas Mercatorum, Italy
Marco Giannini, University of Pisa, Italy
Jole Miriam Corrao, University of Pisa, Italy

Sustainable Organizations and Communities Driving Innovation by Managing Knowledge and Technology
Organizers
Mauro Romanelli, University of Naples, Italy
Alexandra Zbuchea, SNSPA, Romania
Alessandra Lardo, University of Naples, Italy
Domenico Celenza, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Italy

The Role of Knowledge Management for the Implementation of Circular Economy Models and Practices
Organizers
Roberto Cerchione, Parthenope University of Naples, Italy
Patrizia Ghisellini, Parthenope University of Naples, Italy
Renato Passaro, Parthenope University of Naples, Italy
Ivana Quinto, Parthenope University of Naples, Italy
Beatrice Re, University of Trieste, Italy

Resilience Perspectives of the Public and Private Sectors
Organizers
Ilona Bartuseviciene, Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania
Giovanni Schiuma, LUM University, Italy

A Critical Perspective on Public Sector Innovation Labs: New Directions in Managerial Practices, Technologies, Public policies and Organizations
Organizers
Peter Meister Broekema, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands
Maria Diacon, Legal, Political and Sociological Research Institute, Moldova

Knowledge and Sustainability for Complex Health Organization
Organizers
Rocco Reina, University of Catanzaro, Italy
Elio Borgonovi, University Bocconi, Italy
Sabrina Bonomi, Ecampus University, Italy
Nabil Georges Badr, Higher Institute For Public Health, Lebanon
Concetta Lucia Cristofaro, Ecampus University, Italy

Innovation and Development of Cultural Tourism Ecosystems in the Digital Age
Organizers
Daniela Carlucci, University of Basilicata, Italy
Francesco Scorza, University of Basilicata, Italy
Beniamino Murgante, University of Basilicata, Italy
Antonio Lerro, University of Basilicata, Italy
Giovanna Andrulli, University of Basilicata, Italy
Mauro Fiorentino, University of Basilicata, Italy
Francesco Santarsiero, University of Basilicata, Italy
Rosaria Lagrutta, University of Basilicata, Italy

Knowledge Co-Creation for Navigating the Complexity: The Unleashing Role of Systems Thinking
Organizers
Canio Forliano, University of Palermo, Italy
Paola De Bernardi, University of Turin, Italy
Stefano Armenia, Link Campus University, Italy
Stefano Bresciani, University of Turin, Italy

Continuum Building Design
Organizers
Antonella Guida, University of Basilicata, Italy
Graziella Bernardo, University of Basilicata, Italy
Vito Porcari, University of Basilicata, Italy

Cultural Dimension as Driver of the Company’s Competitive Advantage in the Knowledge-Based Economy
Organizers
Fabrizio Rossi, Guglielmo Marconi University, Italy
Michele Grimaldi, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Italy
Domenico Celenza, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Italy
Elbano De Nuccio, LUM Jean Monnet University, Italy
Berthold Kuhn, University of Berlin, Germany

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