The convergence of Knowledge Management (KM) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how organizations generate, share, and apply knowledge to pursue sustainability. At the heart of this transformation lies the concept of intelligent knowledge: systems that dynamically combine human cognitive capacities with advanced AI-based tools to foster ethical, inclusive, and purpose-driven innovation.

In a time of ecological, social, economic, and technological upheaval, organizations must innovate while meeting long-term sustainability goals such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments. Intelligent knowledge offers a way to navigate this complexity by positioning AI not as a replacement for human thinking but as an enhancement — expanding analytical capacity while preserving human judgment, imagination, aesthetic experience, and values.

IFKAD 2026 aims to inspire action among those involved in studying and implementing knowledge management. The event will encourage participants to think critically and creatively about the future. It will promote dialogue on how intelligent knowledge can support sustainable innovation, organizational resilience, and responsible governance in the digital age. It encourages contributions that analyse the opportunities, challenges, and implications of AI-enabled knowledge systems for organizations, economies, and societies.

KEY DATES:

31 January 2026 – Extended Abstract Submission Deadline
24 February 2026 – Acceptance Notification to Authors
20 April 2026 – Early-Bird Registration Cut-Off
02 May 2026 – Full Paper Submission Deadline
31 May 2026 – Registration Deadline
15 June 2026 – Conference Program Release
1-3 July 2026 – Conference sessions

Please visit our website: https://www.ifkad.org for more information