General key topics

Scholars are invited to propose a relevant topic related to translating knowledge into innovation dynamics. Several research issues are connected, including the following critical questions.

  • 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?


Other topics relevant to the conference but not included in the list above will also be considered