News
(Second Edition, Conference Delayed to November 24-27)
At present, artificial intelligence technologies are undergoing rapid iterative advancement, and the value of knowledge as a core production factor is becoming increasingly prominent. Traditional theories and practices of knowledge management are experiencing profound transformation, and the classic Knowledge Spiral Theory in particular is encountering new development opportunities and challenges. AI is reshaping the entire chain of knowledge creation, transformation, sharing, and innovation, driving the evolution of the knowledge spiral toward human–machine dual-subject collaboration. At the same time, it raises numerous issues concerning theoretical reconstruction, practical adaptation, knowledge corpus upgrading and renewal, and risk governance.
To address the demands of the times and promote innovation in knowledge management theory and the deepening of practice, the National Science Library - Chinese Academy of Sciences, will host the Knowledge Spiral in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: 2026 Symposium on Knowledge Management and Knowledge Innovation in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, from November 24 to 26, 2026 (originally from September 21 to 24). The symposium is jointly organized by the Editorial Office of Knowledge Management Forum, the School of Economics and Management of Nanjing Tech University, and the School of Information Management of Central China Normal University. Focusing on the core theme of AI-empowered knowledge spirals, the symposium will focus on key areas including knowledge innovation, knowledge creation, knowledge transformation, collaborative evolution, knowledge sharing, knowledge corpus construction, and large language model applications. More than 20 experts will be invited to engage in in-depth discussions and exchanges, providing intellectual support and practical guidance for the sustainable development of knowledge management and knowledge innovation in the age of artificial intelligence.
I. Organizing Institutions
Organizer:
National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Co-organizers:
School of Economics and Management, Nanjing Tech University
School of Information Management, Central China Normal University
Editorial Office of Knowledge Management Forum
II. Conference Date and Venue
Date: November 24-27, 2026 (Registration on November 24; departure on November 27; 2-day conference)
Venue: Lecture Hall, 5th Floor, Hongyi Building (State Key Laboratory), Jiangpu Campus, Nanjing Tech University
III. Conference Theme and Subthemes
Conference
Theme:
The “Knowledge Spiral” in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Subthemes:
1. Generative Mechanisms and Evolutionary Pathways of the Knowledge Spiral Empowered by AI
2. The Nature of Knowledge Innovation in the AI Era
3. AI-Driven Knowledge Creation and Knowledge Transformation
4. Collaborative Evolution and Value Creation of the Knowledge Spiral from the Perspective of Digital-Intelligence Integration
5. Large Language Model–Enabled Upgrading of the Knowledge Spiral: Theoretical Reconstruction and Practical Pathways
6. Operational Logic and Optimization Strategies of the Knowledge Spiral from a Human–Machine Collaboration Perspective
7. The Supporting Role of AI-Driven Knowledge Management Tools Across Different Stages of the Knowledge Spiral
8. Large Language Model–Enabled Knowledge Discovery and Knowledge Sharing
9. Pathways and Methods for Knowledge Corpora to Empower Artificial Intelligence Training
10. Applications and Reflections on the Knowledge Spiral in Organizational Knowledge Management in the AI Era
11. Construction and Development of National Knowledge Innovation Initiatives in the AI Era
12. Knowledge Management and Knowledge Innovation Pathways for Enterprises in the AI Era
13. Theories and Methods for AI-Empowered Enterprise Knowledge Brains
14. Construction and Development of Conversational Intelligent Knowledge Question-Answering Systems
15. Construction and Development of Knowledge Intelligent Agents
16. Knowledge Performance and Knowledge Metrics in the AI Era
17. Personal Knowledge Management in the AI Era
18. Development of Intelligent Knowledge Retrieval
19. The Nature of Scientific and Technological Innovation in the AI Era
20. Risk Management and Governance Optimization of Knowledge Management in AI-Native Application Scenarios
IV. Invited Speakers and Presentation Topics
- Speaker: Liu Xiwen, Research Professor, National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Presentation Title: To be determined
- Speaker: Li Zhengfeng, Director, Center for Science, Technology and Society, Tsinghua University; Professor (Second-Level)
Presentation Title: Knowledge Management from the Perspective of the Characteristics of Contemporary Knowledge Production
- Speaker: Chen YeongLong, Director, Interdisciplinary Innovation Research Center, School of Economics and Management, Zhaoqing University; Distinguished Professor
The Knowledge Ascent Spiral for New-Quality AI Output: An Unconventional KM+AI Research Exploration
- Speaker: Zhang Shiyun, Party Secretary and Director, Institute of Scientific and Technical Information, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology
Presentation Title: From Conversational Large Models to Autonomous Intelligence Agents for Scientific and Technical Information: A New Paradigm Based on the Hermes Architecture
- Speaker: Wang Yuefen, Dean, Institute of Big Data Science, Tianjin Normal University; Professor
Presentation Title: Research on Knowledge Services for Scientific Research Writing Integrating Dual-Database Collaborative RAG under the AI4S Paradigm
- Speaker: Yao Shanji, Dean, School of Information and Management, Nanjing Tech University; Professor
Presentation Title: To be determined
- Speaker: Chu Jiewang, Dean, Institute of Digital and Intelligent Governance, Anhui University; Professor
Presentation Title: The Driving Spiral and Collaborative Evolution of Knowledge Generation in Digital-Intelligent Innovation Ecosystems
- Speaker: Pei Lei, Dean, School of Information Resource Management, Nanjing University; Professor
Presentation Title: To be determined
- Speaker: Li He, Professor, Department of Information Management, School of Business and Management, Jilin University
Presentation Title: Research on the Intelligent Development of Knowledge from Traditional Chinese Materia Medica Classics
- Speaker: Mou Dongmei, Professor, The First Hospital of Jilin University
Presentation Title: Research on Multimodal Data Organization Methods for AI4S
- Speaker: Hou Jianhua, Professor, School of Information Management, Sun Yat-sen University
Presentation Title: Digital-Intelligence-Driven Diffusion of Scientific Knowledge: Theoretical and Applied Innovations
- Speaker: Wu Qinghai, Founder and President, Xingzhe Internet Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
Presentation Title: Development Trends and Applications of Enterprise Knowledge Management in the AI Era
- Speaker: Zuo Meiyun, Professor, Department of Economic Information Management, School of Information, Renmin University of China
Presentation Title: Integrating Precision and Empathy: Constructing a Human-Centered Knowledge Question-Answering System for Chronic Disease Management
- Speaker: Liu Xiaojuan, Head of the Department of Information Resource Management, School of Government, Beijing Normal University; Professor
Presentation Title: Knowledge Transfer Intermediaries: A Study of the Logic of Policy Translation of Academic Achievements Led by Think Tanks
- Speaker: Huang Shuiqing, Professor, School of Information Management, Nanjing Agricultural University
Presentation Title: Data and the Evolution of Its Value
- Speaker: Yi Ming, Deputy Dean, School of Information Management, Central China Normal University; Professor
Presentation Title: Research on Knowledge Co-Creation in Data-Driven Online Health Communities
- Speaker: Li Guihua, Professor and Party Branch Secretary, School of Public Administration, Sichuan University
Presentation Title: Reconstruction of the Knowledge Spiral Driven by Human-Machine Complexes
- Speaker: Wang Zheng, Head of the Department of Public Information Resource Management, School of Public Administration, Northwest University; Associate Professor
Presentation Title: Giving a “Voice” to Knowledge Services: Intelligent Voice Interaction and Applications in Knowledge Services
- Speaker: Wang Xuefeng, Professor, Beijing Institute of Technology
Presentation Title: AI-Empowered Technology Management: A Systematic Review and Future Research
- Speaker: Wang Shuyi, Associate Professor, Tianjin Normal University
Presentation Title: From “Storing” to “Running”: The Spiral Upgrading of Personal Knowledge Management in the AI Era
- Speaker: Ke Chunxiao, Member of the Party Committee and Deputy General Manager, Tongfang Knowledge Network Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
Presentation Title: Beyond Known Risks: A Knowledge-Based Risk Control Mechanism for Governing the Uncertainties of AI Generation
V. Call for Papers
Submitted manuscripts must be original and innovative. Authors should refer to the “Instructions for Authors” on the Knowledge Management Forum journal website (https://www.kmf.ac.cn) for manuscript preparation requirements and formatting guidelines. Contributors are required to strictly adhere to academic norms and standards of research integrity.
All submitted papers will undergo peer review by experts organized by the conference. Outstanding papers will be selected for presentation at the conference and recommended for publication in Knowledge Management Forum or journals such as Library and Information Service. Accepted papers will be published upon successful completion of the review process.
Manuscripts should be submitted via email to kmf@mail.las.ac.cn. The subject line should be titled as: “2026 Symposium on Knowledge Management and Knowledge Innovation Submission + Author Name.”
Manuscript
Submission Deadline: October
30, 2026
Notification of Review Results: November 10, 2026
VI. Registration and Payment
A conference registration fee will be charged. The fee is RMB 1,600 per person for regular participants and RMB 1,200 per person for full-time students. Members of the Editorial Board of Knowledge Management Forum are eligible for a 50% discount.
The registration fee covers conference participation, conference materials, and meals during the conference period. Participants are responsible for their own round-trip transportation expenses, accommodation costs, and meals on the registration and departure days.
The registration fee may be paid via institutional bank transfer or WeChat transfer. An electronic invoice will be issued under the item “Conference Registration Fee” and will be sent to the email address provided during registration after the National Day holiday. Detailed payment instructions are as follows.
Deadline for Registration: November 20, 2026
To register, please scan the QR code below via WeChat:
VII. Registration Time and Venue
Registration Time: November 24, 2026, 14:00–21:00
Registration Venue: Lobby, 1st Floor, Nanjing Mehao Lizhi Hotel
VIII. Conference Hotels
- Nanjing Mehao Lizhi Hotel, No. 18 Pukou Avenue, Building C, Red Star Macalline, Jiangbei New Area. Single/Twin Room: RMB 280/night (Standard, including breakfast for two), or RMB 300/night (Elegant, including breakfast for two). Contact: Manager Li, 17372751265.
- Nanjing Atour Hotel (Jiangbei New Area, Nanjing Tech University), No. 26 Puzhu South Road. Standard Single/Twin Room: RMB 310/night (including breakfast); Executive Room: RMB 350/night (including breakfast); Jimu Room: RMB 380/night (including breakfast). Contacts: Manager Sun, 18951806189 / Manager Wang, 18842432393.
- Nanjing Longhua Hotel, No. 2 Longhua Road. RMB 280/night (including breakfast). Contact: Manager Xu, 19822659958.
- Nanjing Resplendent Hotel, No. 207 Pubin Road, Jiangbei New Area, Nanjing. King Room: negotiated rate of RMB 360/night (including breakfast). Contact: Manager Xu, 18551863678.
Note: Participants are requested to contact the above hotels directly to make their own reservations.
IX. Conference Contact Information
Tel: +86-10-82623933
E-mail: kmf@mail.las.ac.cn
Conference QQ Group: 955984744 (Please apply to join the group using the verification format “Affiliation + Real Name”.)
Conference-related information will be released through the QQ group, and no separate notifications will be issued elsewhere.
National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences
September 2026
