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 September 21 to 24, 2026 (two-day conference). 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: September 21–24, 2026 (Registration on September 21; departure on September 24; 2-day conference)

Venue: Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China

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. 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: August 31, 2026
Notification of Review Results: September 8, 2026

V. 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: September 18, 2026

To register, please scan the QR code below via WeChat:

VI. Accommodation Arrangements

The conference hotel is yet to be determined. Participants are requested to indicate their accommodation requirements during registration. The organizing committee will make unified room reservations on behalf of attendees.

VII. 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

June 2, 2026