ECKM Keynote Speaker Outlines

The following are outlines for the Keynote Speeches which will take place at ECKM 2023.

Digital Transformation for the University of the Future

Dr. Jay Liebowitz

We have witnessed many disruptions due to COVID over the past 2-3 years.  Certainly, colleges and universities have had to "pivot" and apply digital transformation efforts in order to address the many challenges that were created.  For future survival, higher education institutions will need to embrace digital transformation as part of their institutional fabric.  This presentation will provide some useful insights on making this a reality!

Society 5.0, Knowledge  and Conceptual Capability

Noboru Konno, Professor Tama Graduate School of Management, President Japan Innovation Network

The value and potential of knowledge and intellectual capital are evident, but their societal application remains a challenge. Intellectual capital, rooted in human intelligence and ethics, stands apart from other types of capital. It needs a framework emphasizing the common good and human dignity. Japan's Society 5.0 envisions a harmonious existence with AI, robots, and cyberspace. Achieving this requires both technological advancement and a profound shift in social structures, including government itself. The key is in the power of conception. Realizing Society 5.0 demands the harmonious integration of various subsystems, leading to the idea of "purpose engineering", a method for temporary collaboration driven by overarching purposes. For the success of such a society, innovative social technologies and collaborative places are pivotal in leveraging intellectual capital to its fullest.