ECKM – ACI

3-4 september 2026

Rome, Italy

ECKM 2026

27th European Conference on Knowledge Management

Niccolò Cusano University

Niccolò Cusano University, Italy

Conference Chair

The European Conference on Knowledge Management (ECKM) is a highly respected academic conference that has been held annually for 27 years, making it one of the longest-standing conferences in its field. ECKM provides an important platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders from around the world to exchange ideas, present research, and discuss developments in knowledge management (KM). The conference is dedicated to advancing the theory and practice of knowledge management across a wide range of sectors and disciplines. The open access conference proceedings, published annually, provide valuable insights and are frequently cited by academics, policymakers, and industry professionals, underscoring the conference’s role in shaping the future of knowledge management.

Personal Message from the Conference Chair

We are delighted to welcome you to the ECKM 2026 Conference, which will take place at Niccolò Cusano University in Rome. Situated in a vibrant academic hub, our university blends forward-thinking research with the cultural richness of the Eternal City. We are honoured to host scholars and professionals from across the globe and look forward to stimulating discussions, meaningful networking, and the advancement of knowledge in the field of knowledge management.

Important Dates

Abstract submission deadline	11 February 2026
Notification of abstract acceptance	25 February 2026
Full paper due for review	02 April 2026
Notification of paper acceptance	11 June 2026
Earlybird registration closes	25 June 2026
Final paper due (with any changes)	09 July 2026
Final Author payment date	30 July 2026
Excellence awards abstract submission	25 March 2026
Excellence awards notification of abstract acceptance	08 April 2026
Excellence awards full case history submission	18 May 2026
Excellence awards finalists announced	18 June 2026

We are planning to run our series of conferences as physical events with the option for participants to join virtually. We urge you to continue to submit your abstracts and papers in line with the published dates (extensions will be granted on request). For more details contact info@academic-conferences.org.

Conference Publications

Papers accepted for the ECKM after the double-blind peer review process, will be published in the conference proceedings, subject to author registration and payment. The conference proceedings have an ISSN ( 2048-8963) and will be assigned an ISBN on publication. Proceedings are accessible here: https://papers.academic-conferences.org/index.php/eckm

The Editors of the Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management will make selections if they feel work is appropriate and of sufficient quality for the journal. If invited to publish in a journal authors will be expected to develop the work by 40-50%, including a change of title and abstract. Individual journal procedures will need to be followed and there is no guarantee of publication.

Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management indexed by Elsevier SCOPUS ISSN: 1479-4411

Following the ECKM conference, authors of selected high quality papers will be encouraged to submit their papers for the regular issue after thorough revision and improvement according to the requirements and guidelines of The Bottom Line. The papers will undergo the traditional double-anonymous peer review process.

The Bottom Line journal does not offer a fast track.

The Bottom Line | Emerald Publishing (emeraldgrouppublishing.com) indexed, among others, by Elsevier SCOPUS, The Publication Forum / Julkaisufoorumi, publication channel for Norwegian scholars, ISSN: 0888-045X

Conference Accreditations

Proceedings of the European Conference on Knowledge Management (ECKM) are:

submitted for consideration by the Web of Science (WoS) Conference Proceedings Citation Index
indexed by Elsevier SCOPUS abstract and citation database
indexed by Compendex (EI) Engineering Information research citation database
indexed by the Institution of Engineering and Technology in the UK.
indexed by Google Books and Google Scholar
listed in the EBSCO database of Conference Proceedings
ranked B in the Australian Research Council ERA Conference List
Ranked 1 in the Norwegian Register for Scientific Journals, Series and Publishers

Conference proceedings are submitted for accreditation on publication. Please note that depending on the accreditation body, this process can take several months.