Call for Papers

IAMOT 2024 will focus on how Human-Centred Technology Management can lead to a Sustainable Future. As we embark on a new era of technological developments, it becomes crucial to consider the different roles of humans in driving innovation and managing technology. The conference aims to explore the socio-technical systems dynamics of this transition, involving technology, human-centricity, and sustainability, with a special emphasis on fostering a circular economy.

We invite high-quality original contributions that align with but are not limited to the following topics:

• Human, Socio-Economic, Political and Cultural Dimensions of Technology and Innovation Management
• Technologies for the transition to a sustainable, human-centric, and resilient industry
• Circular Economy and sustainable technologies
• Technology-based innovation for sustainable and inclusive supply chain management
• Business model innovation for sustainability, circularity, and prosperity
• Innovative businesses, smart cities, and Sustainable Development Goals
• User-oriented product development and innovation
• Inclusive technology and innovation in education
• Education in the management of technology and innovation
• Technology diffusion, adoption and acceptance
• Technology foresight and forecasting
• Responsible research and innovation
• Innovation and technological capabilities
• Innovation and creativity
• Social innovation and social entrepreneurship
• Technology-based entrepreneurship
• Innovation ecosystems, networks, open innovation, and policies
• International cooperation for technology development and innovation
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Technology transfer and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

IAMOT 2024 aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among academic, industry, and government participants. Join us to explore the transformative potential of Human-Centred Technology Management in shaping a sustainable future. Submit your papers and contribute to this vibrant innovation, technology, and sustainable development discussion.

Prospective authors can first submit an extended abstract which will be evaluated according to the conference topics. If approved, authors are invited to submit the full paper. Papers will undergo strict double-blind peer review considering their originality, relevance to the conference topics, methodological rigor, and writing quality.

Presenters are expected to register and attend the conference and discuss their papers. In the case of multiple-authored papers, at least one author must register. At least one different author for each paper must register at IAMOT 2024 for the paper to be presented and eligible for the proceedings. Maximum three full papers per author.

Submitting only extended abstract:

• If approved, the authors are invited to present their research at the conference
• Not eligible for the proceedings

Submitting full paper (previous submission of the extended abstract is not mandatory):

• If approved, the authors are invited to present their research
• The paper is published in the proceedings
• If selected for one of the special issues, authors are invited to develop an extended version of the paper, which will go through the journal's review process. See more here