IFKAD 2024

IFKAD editions

Translating Knowledge into Innovation Dynamics

Polytechnic University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain

12 June 2024
- 14 June 2024

Purpose

IFKAD 2024 aims to explore the theory and practice of how organizations translate knowledge into innovation dynamics and technologies to enhance organizational value creation capacity and improve business performance through innovative processes, products and digital transformation.
Companies need to combine existing internal knowledge, acquire external knowledge, and create new knowledge to succeed in the competitive business arena. Turning a firm’s knowledge assets into new and valuable prototypes, processes, technologies, products or services is essential for sustainable growth, technological and economic progress, and competitive advantage. The translation of knowledge into innovation dynamics can take many different forms, and it is important for any firm, from startups to SMEs and large organizations, in any industry and economic sector, involving strategic, managerial, organizational, and operational aspects.
At the 19th IFKAD edition, we aim to enhance theory and practice by sharing findings and experiences. Our goal is to stimulate academic, managerial, and policy discussions that highlight the importance of translating knowledge into action. We also aim to develop organizational capacity for continuous innovation, transformation, and embedding knowledge into the creation of new advanced technologies.
In the past 20 years, IFKAD has become a leading international scientific forum for understanding and sharing insights on the role of knowledge in creating company value. We invite you to contribute to IFKAD 2024 in Madrid, where we aim to advance our understanding of knowledge management theories, approaches, models, and tools to develop innovative organizational and technological solutions. Join us in tackling complex business and socio-economic challenges for sustainable micro, meso, and macro-level competitiveness.
IFKAD 2024 aims to provide valuable insights to help leaders, managers, and policymakers see their organizations as knowledge-intensive systems. The goal is to develop practices and tools to manage knowledge assets as drivers of sustainable growth and wealth creation.

Key Themes

What are some effective ways for an organization to manage its knowledge in order to develop innovative products and technologies?
To what extent does the acquisition of new knowledge influence the behavior of organizations and the establishment of new forms of governance in various fields such as the economy, manufacturing, ecology, and social processes?
What organizational factors support or impede turning knowledge into practical innovation?
How can new knowledge be effectively applied in organizations to drive innovation and improve sustainability?
To what extent is the increasing amount of knowledge available to organizations contributing to the complexity of innovation?
How can new knowledge help in understanding customers’ demands and developing competitive product innovation?
How can translating knowledge into innovation contribute to developing and clarifying essential theories of the knowledge-based view of the firm, such as dynamic capabilities, organizational learning, and resource- and competence-based view?
How do digital technologies help capture, store, retrieve, and distribute an organization’s knowledge?
How can we bridge the gap between knowledge management theories and their practical application, specifically in relation to knowledge management goals, strategic execution, and alignment with organizational challenges?
What is the relationship between an organization’s ability to translate knowledge, networks of stakeholders, and the creation of ecosystems?
How does entrepreneurship facilitate turning knowledge into new-to-the-market innovation and technology developments?
What is the role of innovation labs, hubs, and other dedicated spaces for experimentation and learning in supporting the development of solutions for complex problems and challenges?
What knowledge processes are essential for transforming knowledge into innovation?

Special Tracks

Embracing the AI-Mediated Knowledge Sharing and Future of Work
Organizers
Ashish Malik, Queen’s University of Belfast, Northern Ireland
Mai Nguyen, Griffith University, Australia

Translating Knowledge into Innovation and Entrepreneurial Dynamics in Family Firms
Organizers
Paolo Capolupo, Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy
Lorenzo Ardito, Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy
Antonio Messeni Petruzzelli, Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy
Emanuela Rondi, University of Bergamo, Italy
Ivan Miroshnychenko, The International Institute for Management Development, Switzerland

Complexity Approaches to Support Knowledge and Innovation Management
Organizers
Giovanna Ferraro, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
Cristina Ponsiglione, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Linda Ponta, University of Genoa, Italy

Revisiting the Dynamics and Mechanisms Connecting Knowledge Creation to Innovation for Society 5.0
Organizers
Yasmina Khadir, Nyenrode Business Universiteit, Netherlands
Peter Lindgren, Aarhus University, Denmark
Harri Laihonen,University of Eastern Finland, Finland

Managing Knowledge and Innovation for Human Centric Organizations
Organizers
Vittorio D’Amato, LUM Università Giuseppe Degennaro, Italy
Antonio Giangreco, IESEG School of Management, France
Luca Tuporini, LIUC – Università Cattaneo, Italy
Alessandra Ricciardelli, LUM Università Giuseppe Degennaro, Italy
Elena Tosca, LIUC – Università Cattaneo, Italy

The Fragile Role of Knowledge in an AI-Driven World
Organizers
Susanne Durst, Reykjavik University, Iceland
Francesco Antonio Perotti, University of Agder, Norway/University of Turin, Italy
Alberto Ferraris, University of Turin, Italy

Panarchy Microfoundations of Digital Platform Resilience
Organizers
Antonio La Sala, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Francesca Iandolo, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Giuliano Maielli, Queen Mary University of London, UK
Pietro Vito, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

Ipazia Chapter: Knowledge and Innovation for Sustainable Gender Equality
Organizers
Paola Paoloni, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Giuseppe Modaffari, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

Unveiling the Innovation Opportunities Deriving from the Application of Artificial Intelligence to Platform Thinking
Organizers
Maria Elena Latino, Università del Salento, Italy
Daniel Trabucchi, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Giacomo Marzi, ITM Scuola Alti Studi di Lucca, Italy

Organizational Capacity for Making Social Impact – Dynamics of Knowledge Formation
Organizers
Anna-Aurora Kork, University of Vaasa, Finland
Lotta-Maria Sinervo, Tampere University, Finland
Harri Laihonen, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Henri Hussinki, LUT University, Finland

The Value of Interdisciplinary Research in Management to Co-Create Innovative Knowledge for Business and Society Harmonization
Organizers
Cecilia Casalegno, University of Turin, Italy
Chiara Civera, University of Turin, Italy
Lea Iaia, University of Turin, Italy
Marco Pironti, University of Turin, Italy
Alex Murdock, London South Bank University, UK

Unravelling the Challenges and Progress of Knowledge Translation in Healthcare Innovation
Organizers
Emanuela Foglia, Carlo Cattaneo – LIUC University, Italy
Elena Pessot, University of Siena, Italy
Antonio Diglio, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Stefania Manetti, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Elisabetta Benevento, University of Pisa, Italy

Digital Advancements and Sustainability
Organizers
Cristina Ledro, University of Padova, Italy
Zheng Liu, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK
Anna Nosella, University of Padova, Italy
Jialun Hu, Royal Holloway University of London, UK
Sirirat Sae Lim, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

Entrepreneurship and New Technologies
Organizers
Ciro Troise, University of Turin, Italy
Mark A. Camilleri, University of Malta, Malta
Augusto Bargoni, University of Turin, Italy
Stefano Bresciani, University of Turin, Italy

Innovative Ways to Knowledge Transfer in and among Higher Education Institutions
Organizers
Nikolett Deutsch, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary
Viktória Papp-Horváth, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary

KM Strategy Dynamics and Innovation in Hybrid Settings
Organizers
Krishna Venkitachalam, Ajman University, UAE
Nina Helander, Tampere University, Finland

Managing Knowledge for Public Sector Innovation
Organizers
Klaus North, Wiesbaden Business School, Germany
Gregorio Varvakis Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil
Guillermo Dávila, Universidad de Lima, Perú
Gregorio Pérez Arrau, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Chile

Digital Approaches and Tools for Global Urban Development and Innovation
Organizers
Katharina Borgmann, HafenCity University Hamburg, Germany
Arjama Mukherjee, HafenCity University Hamburg, Germany
Jörg R. Noennig, HafenCity University Hamburg, Germany

Cultural Entrepreneurship and Cultural Initiatives Challenges in a New Context
Organizers
Roberta Bocconcelli, University of Urbino, Italy
Elena Borin, Link Campus University, Italy
Paola Demartini, Roma Tre University, Italy
Alessandro Pagano, University of Urbino, Italy
Martin Piber, Universität Innsbruck, Austria

Macro and Micro Foundations of Knowledge Combination in Hyperchanging Ecosystem
Organizers
Lugi Aldieri, University of Salerno, Italy
Roberta Troisi, University of Salerno, Italy
Armando Papa, University of Salerno, Italy
Mariateresa Cuomo, University of Salerno, Italy

Organizational Behavior and Knowledge Management
Organizers
Angelo Rosa, LUM University Giuseppe De Gennaro, Italy
Nicola Capolupo, University of Salerno, Italy
Francesca Di Virgilio, University of Molise, Italy
Maria Jose Sousa, ISCTE Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Portugal

From Vision to Action: Advancing Sustainable and Regenerative Agrifood Systems
Organizers
Canio Forliano,University of Turin, Italy
Paola De Bernardi, University of Turin, Italy
Francesco Venuti, ESCP Business School, Italy/France

Driving Knowledge-Led Innovation within Smart and Sustainable Communities and Organizations
Organizers
Mauro Romanelli, University of Naples, Italy
Alexandra Zbuchea, SNSPA, Romania
Alessandra Lardo, University of Naples, Italy

Knowledge Translation and Innovation in Organizational Settings: Coordination and Integration Mechanisms
Organizers
Paolo Canonico, University of Napoli Federico II, Italy
Ernesto De Nito, University of Salerno, Italy
Antonio Bassi, Scuola Universitaria Professionale della Svizzera Italiana, Switzerland
Alessia Berni, University of Napoli Parthenope, Italy
María D. De-Juan-Vigaray, University of Alicante, Spain

Innovation and Forecasting in a Changing World: Interrelation of Social, Environmental and Economic Approaches
Organizers
Benedetta Coluccia, Pegaso University, Italy
Pamela Palmi, University of Salento, Italy
Leonardo Agnusdei, University of Salento, Italy
Roberta Barbieri, University of Salento, Italy

Empowering Justice: Leveraging Knowledge Management for Judicial Digitalization and Innovation
Organizers
Francesca Ricciardi, University of Turin, Italy
Arianna Ciabattoni, University of Turin, Italy

Emerging Transformation and Innovation Dynamics of Cultural Tourism Ecosystem
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
Simone Corrado, University of Basilicata, Italy
Rachele Vanessa Gatto, University of Basilicata, Italy

Sustainable Development Goals Performance Assessment and Reporting
Organizers
Nicola Raimo, LUM University, Italy
Filippo Vitolla, LUM University, Italy
Isabel-María García-Sánchez, University of Salamanca, Spain
Beatriz Aibar Guzmán, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Keynote Speakers

Mérindol,
Valerie

Paris School of Business,
France

Valérie Mérindol (PhD sc. pol.; HDR management) is Full Professor of innovation and creativity Management at Paris School of Business (PSB), where she is serving at the co-head of the newPIC chair (new Practices for Innovation and Creativity). She was previsouly the head of the research domain in Innovation studies for the French governmental office OST (Observatoire des Sciences et des Techniques), the head of the research lab in Management at the Research center of the French Air Force, and a senior researcher for the Directorate of Financial Affairs at the French Ministry of Defence. She was recently a scientific advisor for the French Governmental office HCERES, and Institut de l’Entreprise. Valerie’s research interests cover the management of innovation and of creativity, knowledge management, and S&T public policies. Recently she has investigating the emergence of open labs and their contribution to the development of new innovation ecosystems. She has published around thirty scientific articles and 10 books dedicated to the management of innovation.

López Zafra,
Juan Manuel

Region of Madrid,
Spain

Juan Manuel López Zafra is the Head of Economics Affairs from the Region of Madrid. He holds a PhD in Economics from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, and is an Associate Professor (on leave) from that University. He is the author of two books: Return to the Gold Standard (Deusto, 2014) and Alquimia (as co-author; Deusto, 2019), perhaps the greatest current exponent in the Spanish language of the importance that data science, and big data analytics have. He has also been a full professor at CUNEF, where he was also co-Chief Data Officer, co-director of the Master in Data Science for Finance, the Executive Program in Data Science and Digital Transformation, and the Master in Data Science, and has also taught at the San Pablo CEU University, at the Pontifical University of Salamanca and at the Comillas Pontifical University – ICADE. He has supervised four doctoral theses. In 2007 he founded the consulting firm Statpro 2000 Clima SL to provide both training and analysis services in the area of data science, analytics and big data. His Twitter account @jmlopezzafra has been voted since 2015 as #Twecos, the most important on Twitter for economic analysis.

Yáñez Villarreal,
David J.

Vortex Bladeless,
Spain

David J. Yáñez Villarreal is not merely an innovator but a true inventor of solutions, perpetually seeking new, efficient, and sustainable technologies to transform the world. He is the co-founder of Vortex Bladeless, a groundbreaking bladeless wind energy technology, and has licensed over half a dozen patent families. He is also a co-author of numerous scientific publications, contributing to the advancement of his field. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Valladolid and a Master’s in Computer Engineering and Telecommunications with a specialization in Natural Computing from the Autonomous University of Madrid. Throughout his professional career, David has excelled as a technology specialist in hardware development and microcontrolled systems for various organizations. He was also a member of the Process Control Group at the Institute of Catalysis and Petrochemistry of the CSIC (Spanish public research institution).
David has spearheaded several entrepreneurial ventures that have garnered prestigious accolades. Among these achievements are the 2010 Everis Foundation Entrepreneurship Award, the 2011 Ibero-American Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the 2012 Repsol Foundation Entrepreneurs Fund Award, and the 2015 Environmental Researcher of the Year award from ‘La Razón,’ among others.

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