The management of the strategic knowledge value drivers as well as of the related knowledge management processes may support organizations and communities in developing strategies and practices inspired by sustainability.
The aim of IFKAD 9th was to explore the relevance of knowledge and intellectual capital management for supporting organizations as well as regional and urban systems in their value creation dynamics according to a sustainable growth perspective.
This involves the understanding and development of approaches, models and tools for effectively managing key-knowledge value drivers to support the sustainable growth of organizations and communities. Particular attention will be paid on the role of the knowledge assets dynamics on the design and development of innovative models and interventions in order to provide solutions to problems at organizational, social and urban scale exploiting intangibles, skilled workforce, relationships, and advanced technologies.
The 9th International Forum on Knowledge Assets Dynamics aimed to bring together academicians, policy makers, practitioners and young researchers from different fields to provide an opportunity for discussion and debate regarding “Knowledge and management models for sustainable growth” from a wide range of perspectives – economic, social, environmental and cultural.

• Knowledge-perspective of sustainable growth for 21st century organizations: characteristics and applications
• Management models for sustainable growth of organizations and communities
• Knowledge value drivers and knowledge management processes for advancing sustainability
• Knowledge management strategy for sustainable growth of organizations and communities
• Knowledge and innovation capacity for sustainable growth of organizations and communities
• Models, approaches, methods and tools to support sharing, creation and exploitation of knowledge for sustainable value creation dynamics
• Knowledge resources management for sustainable innovation
• Knowledge Management Systems, ICT and sustainable growth
• Expert and intelligent systems for sustainable growth of organisations
• Knowledge and knowledge management models for the sustainable development of regions and cities
• Knowledge value drivers and sustainable health systems
• Knowledge and social innovation models for sustainable development
• Performance measurement and sustainable growth of organizations and communities
• Arts-based initiatives and creativity as a resource for sustainability

Knowledge and Creativity for Sustainable Growth: The High Tech and the Creative Sectors
Organized by:
iane-Gabrielle Tremblay | Teluq-University of Québec, Canada
Amina Yagoubi | ARUC-GATS, UQAM, Canada

Knowledge-Based Management and Performance of the Welfare Ecosystem
Organized by:
Harri Laihonen | Tampere University of Technology, Finland
Harri Jalonen | Turku University of Applied Sciences, Finland
Nina Halme | National Institute for Health and Welfare, Finland
Aki Jääskeläinen | Tampere University of Technology, Finland

Knowledge Management: The Path for Developing Sustainable Organizations
Organized by:
Ramona-Diana Leon | Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania
Panaite Nica | Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania

Innovation Ecosystems: The Relevance of Knowledge Management
Organized by:
Marco Bettiol | University of Padua, Italy
Valentina De Marchi | University of Padua, Italy
Eleonora Di Maria | University of Padua, Italy
Roberto Grandinetti | University of Padua, Italy

The 21st Century Challenging Role of Higher Education in Creating Sustainable Knowledge Models for Sustainable Growth
Organized by:
Ahmad Samarji | Victoria University, Australia
Neil Hooley | Victoria University, Australia

Waste Management and Sustainable Growth of Stakeholders: The Role of Knowledge Management and Knowledge Integration
Organized by:
Alena Klapalová | Masaryk University, Czech Republic
Radslav Škapa | Masaryk University, Czech Republic
Viktor Kulhavý | Masaryk University, Czech Republic

Intellectual Capital, Knowledge Management Practices and Value Creation in Different Countries and Regions
Organized by:
Aino Kianto | Lappeenranta University of Technology, School of Business, Finland
Mika Vanhala | Lappeenranta University of Technology, School of Business, Finland
Paavo Ritala | Lappeenranta University of Technology, School of Business, Finland
Henri Inkinen | Lappeenranta University of Technology, School of Business, Finland

Knowledge and Sustainable Business for Smart Cities
Organized by:
Luigi Moschera | University of Naples Parthenope, Italy
Federico Niccolini | University of Macerata, Italy
Paolo Canonico | University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Alessia Berni | University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Opening Innovation Processes for Green and Social Outcomes: Key Issues and Challenges for 21st Century Organizations
Organized by:
Antonio Messeni Petruzzelli | Politecnico di Bari, Italy
Barbara Scozzi | Politecnico di Bari, Italy

Social Media and Knowledge Management: A Fruitful Marriage for Firms?
Organized by:
Luca Gastaldi | Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Antonio Ghezzi | Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Emanuele Lettieri | Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Antonella Martini | University of Pisa, Italy
Mariano Corso | Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy

IC Valuation, Market Value and Efficiency
Organized by:
Raffaele Trequattrini | University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Italy
Vincenzo Formisano | University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Italy
Fabrizio Rossi | University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Italy

Arts-Based Initiatives in Innovation and Organisational Development
Organized by:
Anne Pässilä | Lappeenranta University of Technology – LSI, Finland
Allan Owens | University of Chester, UK
Helinä Melkas | Lappeenranta University of Technology – LSI, Finland
Clive Holtham | City University of London, UK

Knowledge Management in SMEs
Organized by:
Emilio Esposito | University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Pietro Evangelista | University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Knowledge and Social Innovation Models for Sustainable Development
Organized by:
Isabella Bonacci | University of Napleas Federico II, Italy
Oscar Tamburis | University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and Intellectual Capital: Relationship and Metrics
Organized by:
Paola Paoloni | Niccolò Cusano University, Italy
Paola Demartini | University of Rome Tre, Italy

Knowledge Assets Management: Tackling the Evaluation Challenge
Organized by:
Daniela Carlucci| University of Basilicata, Italy
Giovanni Schiuma | University of the Arts London, UK
Tatiana Gavrilova| St.Petersburg State University, Russia

Knowledge Architecture: Models, Tools, and Methods for Cross-disciplinary Collaboration
Organized by:
Jörg Rainer Noennig | Dresden University of Technology, Germany
Peter Schmiedgen | Dresden University of Technology, Germany
Anja Jannack | Dresden University of Technology, Germany

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