Hi all,


This is Sam Chu from The University of Hong Kong, the Publicity & Promotion Co-Chair of 14th International Conference on Knowledge Management (ICKM 2018).​



The 14th International Conference on Knowledge Management (http://www.ickm.net/) will be held in Vancouver, Canada on November 9-10, 2018.



The Conference provides academics, researchers, developers, practitioners, Information Professionals, and users from all over the world a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas concerning theoretical and practical aspects of information and Knowledge Management. Since the first ICKM was held in Singapore in 2004, subsequent conferences have been held in Charlotte, North Carolina 2005; Greenwich, London 2006; Vienna, Austria 2007; Columbus, Ohio 2008; Hong Kong 2009; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2010; Johannesburg, South Africa 2012; Montreal, Canada 2013; Antalya, Turkey 2014; Osaka, Japan 2015; Vienna, Austria in 2016; Dallas, Texas in 2017. ICKM 2018 will be held jointly with ASIS&T 81st Annual Meeting in Vancouver, Canada.



ICKM 2018 seeks research and practice into work with knowledge that sparks action, decision making, change, etc. It will mark an important moment for reflection and advancement in the field. All topics related to information and Knowledge Management are welcome, but topics that specifically address this action element are especially welcome.



All submissions will undergo blind peer review. Submissions should be labeled under one of the following types:

Research Papers. This is to present quality state-of-the-art research in all related KM areas; for researchers with interest in KM and related areas this is a primary citation source. Submissions should not exceed 20 pages.  These papers can be in many different formats to include:  integrative literature reviews, theories/frameworks, case studies, the broad spectrum of quantitative and qualitative studies.

Experience Reports. This is for developers or users of KM systems having interesting evidence to share about a practical KM approach, product, solution, or application. Submissions should not exceed 15 pages.

Capacity Building Workshops. This come from trainers, teachers, or facilitators having done work of survey or wanting to share in-depth educational knowledge with a broad audience. The education track is an excellent opportunity to share tutorial and methodological findings. The anticipated audience will consist of additional interested people from industry. Submissions should not exceed 5 pages plus demonstrational material. Each contribution should include empirical application evidence.

Best Practice Demo or Forum. This is for practical work that can be presented through hands-on-experience or presentations to receive focused feedback. It is an opportunity to show KM cases, discuss and receive feedback from all participants. Submissions should not exceed one page plus technical installation requirements (if any).

Gong Show Contributions. This will consist of very short presentations about visionary and outrageous ideas towards the next generation of KM. The audience will vote for the best idea. If you have far-reaching idea about either technology or novel use this is your opportunity to share, get feedback, and even win an award. The submission required is a 5-page extended abstract indicating the originality of the approach.

Young Researcher Networking Event Contributions: Master or PhD students in one of the above mentioned areas, either in early stage or late stage, are encouraged to share ideas with peers and receive feedback in a relaxed atmosphere with senior people from research and development communities. Supervisors of master or PhD students are kindly asked to encourage their respective student participation. The submission required is just a one page abstract reflecting the theme and status of the work.

Works-in-progress posters. This is for research or practice in early stages looking to solicit feedback and spark discussion. Submission should include an extended abstract (not to exceed 1,000 words).


You are invited to submit the aforementioned. The deadline for research paper submission is June 15, 2018. The deadline for all other submissions is July 15, 2018. You can submit online at https://www.conftool.com/asist2018.​


Umer Farooqi,

Project assistant for Dr Sam Chu

On behalf of:

Samuel Kai Wah Chu, Incoming Editor, Information and Learning Sciences

PhD in Education (e-Learning, UCL Institute of Education, UK [Ranked 1st in the world - QS 2017])
PhD in Education (Information & Library Science, HKU, HK [Ranked 4th in the world - THE 2018])
Associate Professor, Division of Information and Technology Studies
Faculty of Education, HKU, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong

Chair-elect of ASIS&T Asia-Pacific Chapter (2017-18)            
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Latest publications:
Chu, S.K.W., Reynolds, R.B., Tavares, N.J., Notari, M. & Lee., C.W.Y. (2017). 21st Century Skills Development through Inquiry-based Learning: From Theory to Practice. New York: Springer Science. (eBook - http://www.springer.com/us/book/9789811024795)
 
Chu, S.K.W., Capio, C.M., Van Aalst, J., Cheng, E.W.L. (2017). Evaluating the use of a social media tool for collaborative group writing of secondary school students in Hong Kong. Computer & Education, 110(7), 170-180. Ranked 7/272 in ISI's Edu category - top 2.57%; Impact Factor: 3.82 (JCR 2016)
 
Chu, S.K.W., Zhang, Y., Chen, K., Chan, C.K., Lee, C.W.Y., Zou, E., & Lau, W. (2017). The effectiveness of wikis for project-based learning in different disciplines in higher education. The Internet and Higher Education, 33, 49-60. Ranked 3/272 in ISI's Edu category - top 1.10%; Impact Factor: 4.24 (JCR 2016)