Innovation is what a Firm needs to Best Influence it’s Future with Blake Dafoe Melnick

Blake Melnick is a seasoned leader and innovator in the fields of Knowledge Management and Workplace Innovation, with over two decades of experience as a Chief Knowledge Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer, transforming organizations through strategic initiatives and innovative practices. As the Founder and Chief Knowledge Officer of the Knowledge Management Institute…

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Learning Environments and the Factors of Knowledge with Kim Sherwin

Kim Sherwin is the Director, Knowledge at Aurecon. Kim is a Librarian by trade and has 20+ years of experience in libraries and knowledge management across a range of sectors including engineering, design and advisory consulting, law, defence, public libraries, tertiary and higher education, in both the UK and Australia. Kim has a strong interest in the people and culture aspects of knowledge…

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Demystifying Artificial Intelligence and the Environmental Impact of Digital Technology with Rachad Najjar, Ph.D

With over 15 years of experience, Rachad’s mission is to align organizational learning and knowledge management programs with the organizational priorities and goals, identifying and assessing learning needs, and delivering an integrated learning strategy that balances experiential, social, and formal learning. Rachad is pioneering Expertise-based knowledge management which is a key pillar to establish strategies…

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Enabling Conversations to Unlock Knowledge and Strengthen Culture with Sven Rinke PhD

Sven Rinke is based in Vienna, Austria, and is passionate about cultivating learning cultures, driving digital transformation, and fostering collaborative environments that empower professionals to excel and innovate. Sven holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics from Duke University and is currently the Director of Knowledge Management & Learning Strategy at SimCorp, a global fintech company headquartered in Denmark,…

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Balance of Deep Work and Meaningful Connections with Laura Pike Seeley

Laura Pike Seeley, MLIS is a knowledge and organizational development professional with over fifteen years of experience in library and knowledge services. She currently serves as Knowledge Program Manager at HKS, Inc., a leading global architecture firm headquartered in Dallas. In this role, Laura helps guide the firm’s knowledge strategy by championing knowledge building and…

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The Many Shades of the Art of Knowledge in Organizations with Liesa Witt

Liesa, a German native thriving in the heart of New York City, is the founder of Witt Collective, a boutique Knowledge Management Consultancy headquartered in the Big Apple. With an unyielding passion for cultivating profound connections and artistry, Liesa’s journey has been a global odyssey that transcends borders and industries. Liesa’s free spirit and artistic…

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Seek, Question, and Learn with Leif Edvinsson

Leif Edvinsson The World´s first director of Intellectual Capital, 1991-99, SkandiaThe Worlds´fist holder of Professorship on Intellectual Capital Lund University, Sweden, 2000-Appointed adj. professor The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2006Appointed the Brain of the Year, 1998The KEN Practitioner of the Year 2004Listed in The World´s 50 Most Influential Thinkers 2006Listed in Who is Who in…

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Knowledge Brokers?!? Learning Team Generosity with Katharina Kuhn (Otto)

In my role as the Head of Knowledge Management at PwC Switzerland, I bring together strategic vision and a commitment to continuous innovation, all while ensuring focused execution. Working closely with leadership and practice groups, my main focus is on developing, implementing, and constantly improving knowledge processes and practice support tools that align with the…

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Organizational Transformation: Actionable Knowledge, Learning Utopia, and Connecting Experts with Sebastiaan Borgers

Sebastiaan Borgers is a strategic and innovative business transformation and a L&D leader with expertise in designing and implementing effective change and learning & development programs. He demonstrates ability to lead organizational change and transformation initiatives. He has a keen interest in resolving sustainability and ESG challenges. Proven track record of formulating and implementing strategies…

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Direct Engagement for Knowledge Growth with Bwise and Eric Beach

History When I first conceived the idea of Bwise, I had sharing in mind. I have always considered collaboration the best community effort. Pure value in doing something constructive while networking and sharing at the same time. I had hoped that BWise would be a platform where grandmothers were teaching canning and cooking. Grandfathers were…

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