An organization that promotes Coproduction and Partnership Networks as paths to transformation and innovation for the common good

The main objective for the two events to be organized as a single event is to create bridges between academic and non-academic researchers, between universities and public and private organizations, between public and private universities and, particularly, between the Graduate Program in Engineering and Knowledge Management at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (EGC/UFSC) and its organizational partners, other universities, graduates and alumni. The Graduate Program considered, by the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (Capes), as a reference in Brazil, proposes to promote these multiple bridges to the knowledge society, by hosting the two largest international events on Engineering, Media and Knowledge Management: 18th ICKM and 13th CIKI.

The 18th International Conference on Knowledge Management (ICKM 2023) aims to providing worldwide discussions on the most contemporary models of knowledge management, multilevel governance, and organizational learning. ICKM´s main objective is to foster discussions about the role of coproduction via multiple stakeholders in the realm of knowledge generation, and also discussions about how governance strategies and knowledge management practices influence participation and collaboration for the coproduction, and thus how to use this new knowledge for the common good. 

The 13th International Congress on Knowledge and Innovation (CIKI 2023) is the largest inter-American event on Knowledge Management, Learning Organization, Intellectual Capital and Innovation Management, with the objective of promoting conceptual, methodological and technological development for the practice of management and governance, public and private. Throughout its history, this congress has been consolidating itself as a forum for exchanging ideas, experiences, strategies and trends. the development of innovation ecosystems and environments, providing a great opportunity for researchers, academics, graduate students, leaders and innovation managers to present the results of their research and experiences at an international event.

In 2023, the two will join forces and value from different universities and organizations around the globe, and will bring together a diverse group of people interested in the transdisciplinary field of the themes, willing to share their experiences and also their professional or academic research work on all aspects creation, co-production, distribution and use of knowledge in society.

The major 2023 event that builds on the bridge created between the 13th CIKI and the 18th ICKM, will provide an opportunity for researchers, practitioners, and educators from around the world to present and discuss the latest topics on innovation, trends, studies, concerns as well as challenges practices in the field of engineering, media and knowledge management

Organized by the Graduate Program in Engineering and Knowledge Management at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (EGC/UFSC), by the International Council for Knowledge Management (ICKM), by the Inter-American University Organization (OUI), with the support of the Science and Technology Park of Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (TECNOPUC), in alliance with various organizations and institutions of higher education, favors the commitment of science and technology to the development, transformations and innovations of organizations and society.

In short, this major international ICKM/CIKI 2023 can be considered an important scientific, technological and innovation event, due to its transdisciplinary co-production methodology and its hybrid modality, in addition to bringing to the discussion, topics of high relevance for the transformation and development of Brazil and, particularly of the State of Santa Catarina, which propose to be a reference in innovation in the country. The event will enable the dissemination and popularization of research results, information on science, technology and innovations applied to multiple sectors, mainly education, health and public safety, smart city and digital transformation of industries and commerce in Santa Catarina. The interaction of researchers, professors, students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and other public agents, as well as the promotion of scientific and technological exchange in the State of Santa Catarina will be present through the participation and partnerships between UFSC and other national and international universities and, mainly, the co-production of the event between the state, organizations and society.

ICKM Annual Conferences

  • 17th ICKM 2022: Knowledge and risks: from individual to global scale, University of Applied Sciences, Potsdam, Germany
  • 16th ICKM 2020: Knowledge Commons, North Carolina Central University, Durham, United States
  • 15th ICKM 2019: Knowledge-based economy and Networked University, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil
  • 14th ICKM 2018: A profession and discipline of action, Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) (held ASIS&T 81st Annual Meeting), Vancouver, Canada
  • 13th ICKM 2017: Big data in the big D, University of North Texas, Dallas, United States
  • 12th ICKM 2016: Arts, crafts and sciences, Austrian Computer Society, Viena, Austria
  • 11th ICKM 2015: Cognition and creativity of innovative knowledge, Osaka Prefecture University, Osaka, Japan
  • 10th ICKM 2014: Research data management and knowledge discovery, Hacettepe University, Antalya, Turkey
  • 9th ICKM 2013: Knowledge management metrics, performance measurement, capacity building, and certification, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
  • 8th ICKM 2012: Rethinking knowledge management: foresight in the 21st century, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • 7th ICKM 2010: Knowledge management and its related areas, Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) (held ASIS&T 74th Annual Meeting), Pittsburgh, United States
  • 6th ICKM 2009: Managing knowledge for global and collaborative innovations, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  • 5th ICKM 2008: Knowledge management competencies & professionalism, Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T), Columbus, United States
  • 4th ICKM 2007: Innovation, technology and cultures, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
  • 3rd ICKM 2006: Creating collaborative advantage through knowledge & innovation, Greenwich University, Londres, England
  • 2nd ICKM 2005: Nurturing culture, innovation & technology, Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) (held ASIS&T 69th Annual Meeting), Charlotte, United States
  • 1st ICKM 2004: People, knowledge and technology what have we learnt so far? Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
Access: ICKM Website

CIKI Annual Conferences

  • 12th CIKI 2022. Innovation and inclusion: generating value for social development. Technological Center of Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico.
  • 11th CIKI 2021: Digital Society for Sustainable Development. Graduate Program in Engineering and Knowledge Management of the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Maringa, Brazil.
  • 10th CIKI 2020: Knowledge for Business and Social Development. virtual. Inter-American University Organization and the City of Knowledge Foundation, Panama.
  • 9th CIKI 2019: Strategies and Human Factors for Digital Transformation and Resilience. TECNOPUC Science and Technology Park of the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
  • 8thCIKI 2018: Habitats for Innovation and Knowledge Economy: A Bet for the Future. Inter-American University Organization and the University of Guadalajara, Mexico.
  • 7th CIKI 2017: Knowledge and Innovation: Energy for Development. Itaipu Technological Park, Foz de Iguaçu, Brazil.
  • 6th CIKI 2016: Accelerating Innovation: Decisive Factor for Social Development. Inter-American University Organization and the Santo Tomás University, Bogotá, Colombia.
  • 5th CIKI 2015: Knowledge and Innovation for Industrial Competitiveness. University Educational Society of Santa Catarina – UNISOCIESC, Brazil
  • 4th CIKI 2014: Knowledge Management and Intellectual Capital as a Competitive Advantage. Private Technical University of Loja, Ecuador
  • 3rd CIKI 2013: Technology Parks and Intellectual Capital: Innovating in Turbulent Times. TECNOPUC Science and Technology Park, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
  • 2nd CIKI 2012: The Challenge of Dynamizing SMEs and Innovative Entrepreneurship. Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain.
  • 1st CIKI 2011: Knowledge Management and Innovation. Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
Access: CiKi Editions

Program Committee

Alexandre Augusto Biz, Federal University of Santa Catarina, BrazilJoao Artur De Souza, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Alexandre Leopoldo Gonçalves, Federal University of Santa Catarina, BrazilJoyline Makani, Dalhousie University, Canada
Alton Chua, Nanyang Technological University, SingaporeJulia Maria Struß, University of Applied Data Sciences, Potsdam.Kimiz Dalkir, McGill University, Canada
Ana Santos Delgado, Private Technical University of LojaLuciana Fadel, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Andreas Brandner, Knowledge Management Associates, AustriaMaria Angelica Jung Marques, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul
Angela Schreyer, University of Applied Sciences, PotsdamNaresh Agarwal, Simmons University, Boston, Massachusetts, US
Anwarul Islam, University of Dhaka, BangladeshNicole Contini, University of West Santa Catarina, Brazil
Christian Stary, Institute of Business Informatics – Communications Engineering, AustriaOksana Zavalina, University of North Texas, EUA
Daniel Alemneh, University of North Texas, USAPaulo Maurício Selig, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Dursun Delen, School of Business at Oklahoma State University, USPeter Heisig, University of Applied Sciences in Potsdam, Germany
Eder Henriqson, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do SulPranathy Enamela, University of North Texas, EUA
Eduardo Giuliani, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do SulRichard Perassi, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Eduardo Juan Soriano Sierra, Federal University of Santa Catarina, BrazilRejane Sartori – University of Maringá – UniCesumar, Brazil
Francisco Antonio Pereira Fialho, Federal University of Santa Catarina, BrazilRoberto Pacheco, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Franz Barachini, Vienna University of Technology, AustriaRose Baker, East Carolina University, US
Gabriela Fiates, Federal University of Santa Catarina, BrazilSolange da Silva, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Gregorio Jean Varvakis Rados, Federal University of Santa Catarina, BrazilVania Ribas Ulbricht, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Günther Neher, University of Applied Sciences in Potsdam, GermanyVinicius Faria Culmant Ramos, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Hsia-Ching Chang, University of North Texas USVyacheslav Zavalin, University of North Texas US
Jay Liebowitz, Data Science Institute, Columbia UniversityYong Mi Kim, University of Oklahoma, US

Conference Organizing & Scientific Committee

General Chair (USA)
Suliman Hawamdeh, Dr.
Department of Information Science, University of North
Texas (UNT) 

Co- Chair (USA)
Tereza Raquel Merlo Dr.
Department of Information Science, University of North
Texas (UNT)		Conference Chair (BRAZIL)
Patricia de Sá Freire, Dr., 
Knowledge Engineering Department, Federal University of
Santa Catarina (UFSC). 

Co-Conference Chair (BRAZIL)
Roberto Pacheco, Dr.
Knowledge Engineering Department, Federal University of
Santa Catarina (UFSC)
Chair of the International Scientific Commission
Paulo Mauricio Selig, Dr.
Knowledge Engineering Department, Federal University of
Santa Catarina (UFSC)		Chair of the Scientific Committee (Brazil)
Vinicius Faria Culmant Ramos, Dr.
Knowledge Engineering Department, Federal University of
Santa Catarina (UFSC)
Co – Chairs of the Scientific Committee (Brazil)
Fernando Gauthier, Dr.
Knowledge Engineering Department, Federal University of
Santa Catarina (UFSC)

Marcelo Macedo, Dr. 
Knowledge Engineering Department, Federal University of
Santa Catarina (UFSC)

Organized By

Graduate Program in Engineering and Knowledge Management of the Federal University of Santa Catarina (EGC/UFSC/BRAZIL)

International Council on Knowledge Management (ICKM)

Inter-American Organization for Higher Education (IOHE)

Hosted by: Graduate Program in Engineering and Knowledge Management of the Federal University of Santa Catarina (EGC/UFSC/BRAZIL)

Location: Sapiens Park_Softplan 

Coordination of the work submission platform: Graduate Program in Engineering and Knowledge Management of the Federal University of Santa Catarina (EGC/UFSC/BRAZIL)

EasyChair as a CFP

Website ICKM/CiKi – 2023

Important Dates

Start of registration: July 01, 2023

Deadline to submit the full paper: July 31, 2023

Notification of Acceptance: September 12, 2023

Final Full Paper Submissions: October 16, 2023

ICKM/CIKI2023: November 22– 24, 2023