As a knowledge manager, you always have a lot to learn! Taxonomy management, frameworks, new breakthroughs in natural language processing—it helps to connect with other knowledge managers to learn and apply these concepts to give your organization an edge. But you don’t have to go in alone.

In this post, we’ve compiled a few of the best conferences and events to network with other knowledge managers like you.

Top knowledge management conferences in North America

1. Knowledge Management & Enterprise Solutions Conference (KMWorld 2023)

KMWorld 2023 is the leading KM event in North America, and the perfect platform for executives, business and technology decision makers to understand the importance of knowledge management, enterprise solutions, and cutting-edge technologies.

This comprehensive conference offers a ton of practical workshops for knowledge managers looking to improve how people, process, and technology work together to deliver quality knowledge. Keynote speakers generally cover a variety of topics ranging from strategies and practices, to insights and ideas, to culture.

As a dedicated KM conference, you’ll learn how topics like AI, big data, analytics, social collaboration, and digital transformation directly apply to knowledge management and how you can apply these technologies day-to-day.

  • Dates: November 6-9, 2023
  • Location: Washington, DC, USA
  • How to Register: Visit KMWorld.com for information.

2. American Productivity and Quality Center Conference (APQC’s 2023 Conference)

Ready to take your company’s knowledge management process to the next level? If so, don’t miss out on APQC’s 2023 Conference in Houston, TX USA. APQC provides a ton of process-oriented sessions and workshops. Here you can network with hundreds of knowledge management professionals looking to boost productivity.

At APQC’s knowledge management conference, you’ll learn about topics like knowledge retention and transfer, identifying and leveraging subject matter experts, knowledge management communities of practice, collaboration, content management processes, and much more.

Many sessions cover topics like continuous improvement, how to engage users, and managing change. You’ll also get the chance to learn more about process frameworks, governance, end-to-end process management, and other important topics for knowledge and process professionals.

  • Dates: April 17-20, 2023
  • Location: Houston, TX
  • How to Register: Visit the APQC’s 2023 website for registration information.
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3. 6th International Conference on Knowledge Management Systems (ICKMS 2023)

This knowledge management event will bring together knowledge management experts from all over the world to share their research and knowledge specific to information systems and data mining.

At ICKMS, knowledge management practitioners will have the opportunity to  learn the ins and outs of knowledge management systems and hear from top data experts.

The ICKMS 2023 knowledge management conference offers knowledge seekers a wealth of knowledge related to knowledge management systems, processes, knowledge engineering, knowledge representation and knowledge discovery.

All knowledge management submissions to the conference will be peer-reviewed by at least 2-3 reviewers and those accepted papers will be recommended to be published in the International Journal of Knowledge Engineering.

  • Dates: May 10-12, 2023
  • Location: Atlanta, GA
  • How to Register: Visit the ICKMS 2023 website for more information and registration.

4. 8th International Conference on Data Mining & Knowledge Management (DaKM 2023)

The 8th International Conference on Data Mining and Knowledge Management (DaKM 2023) is a knowledge management conference that will bring together experts from around the world to present their latest research results, projects and experiences in knowledge management. The conference will provide a place for researchers to present their work in a peer-reviewed forum.

The conference will focus on knowledge management topics like data mining foundations, knowledge processing, data and knowledge representation, knowledge discovery framework and process including pre-and post-processing, exploring data analysis, inference of causes, prediction and evaluating knowledge.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network and collaborate with some of the top knowledge management minds from around the world to explore insights and knowledge management trends.

  • Dates: July 22-23, 2023
  • Location: Toronto, ON
  • How to Register: Interested participants can register online on the official website.

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5. 15th International Conference on Knowledge Management and Information Systems (KMIS 2023)

For knowledge management professionals and enthusiasts alike, the 15th International Conference on Knowledge Management and Information Systems KMIS 2023 is a must-visit knowledge management event. Taking place in Rome, Italy, the conference will cover organizational semiotics, E-Learning, digital libraries, and more.

Additionally, knowledge management professionals can attend workshops and seminars on the best practices & communities of practice, metadata and structured documents, communication, collaboration and information sharing, business intelligence & CRM, tools and technology for knowledge management, and impact measurement of knowledge management.

  • Dates: November 13-15, 2023
  • Location: Rome, Italy
  • How to Register: Registration for the conference is now open, and knowledge management professionals looking to attend can do so through the official website.

6. 5th International Conference on Knowledge and Software Engineering (ICKSE 2023)

As knowledge management continues to evolve rapidly, knowledge and software engineering has become a highly interdisciplinary field. To bring together knowledge leaders from around the world in this field, the 5th International Conference on Knowledge and Software Engineering (ICKSE 2023) is proud to host a global gathering of theorists and experts in knowledge management. This conference is an opportunity for knowledge management professionals to discuss the latest methods, research developments, and future opportunities in knowledge and software engineering.

The conference will feature various knowledge management events, including keynote addresses, panel discussions, and presentations of peer-reviewed papers.

ICKSE 2023 promises to be a knowledge-transferring and knowledge-sharing event that provides knowledge management professionals insight into knowledge and software engineering.

  • Dates: 25-27 February 2023
  • Location: Singapore
  • How to Register: For more information about knowledge and software engineering, please visit the ICKSE 2023 website.

7. International Conference on e-Governance, e-Learning and Knowledge Management Technology (ICEGELKMT 2023)

For knowledge management professionals, ICEGELKMT 2023 is an excellent opportunity to stay informed and develop their knowledge of the latest developments in knowledge management. It will bring together researchers, academics, scientists, and industry professionals from around the world to discuss the most relevant topics in e-Governance, e-Learning, and Knowledge Management Technology.

The conference will act as a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present their ideas and innovations in the fields of e-Governance, e-Learning, and Knowledge Management Technology. They will have the chance to discuss and exchange their views on the latest trends and challenges in these areas, as well as explore potential practical solutions. Moreover, ICEGELKMT 2023 provides an avenue for networking and collaborating with peers from around the world.

The conference will also feature workshops, tutorials, and keynote speakers that will provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in this field.

  • Dates: 23-24 January 2023
  • Location: London, U.K.
  • How to Register: For more information and to register, please visit the official website.

Other noteworthy events

If you have a contact center or call center, there are some helpful shows to attend as a knowledge management professional, like CCW and Call and Contact Center Expo. Both conferences feature valuable insights into contact center operations, customer experience, workforce optimization and call center technology, as well as networking opportunities with vendors.

There are several events this year to help you sharpen your skills as a knowledge manager. You can find events throughout the year that focus more on best practices, but you can also find knowledge management conferences that focus more on library and information science. Since both soft and hard skills are important in KM, you can typically find shows that offer a variety of topics.

Let us know what events you plan on attending this year!

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