IV Edition
Lecce | 7 May 2026
Workshop on “Knowledge Management in the Development of a Global Scientific Community”
The IV Edition of the Workshop “Knowledge Management in the Development of a Global Scientific Community” will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Conference Center – Ecotekne Campus, University of Salento (Lecce, Italy).
The Workshop is organised by the Italian Global Community of Knowledge Management (IGCKM) in collaboration with the Department of Economic Sciences (DSE), University of Salento.
The initiative aims to foster scientific and institutional dialogue on the strategic role of knowledge in supporting the development of organisations, productive systems, and academic communities within an increasingly global and interconnected environment. In continuity with the previous editions, the Workshop provides an international forum for scholars, researchers, and practitioners engaged in the fields of Knowledge Management, Innovation, and Management Studies.
The event will involve several prestigious international scientific journals in the areas of Management and Innovation. Extended abstracts will be evaluated according to the criteria specified in the official Call for Papers, and selected contributions will be included in the Workshop Proceedings.
Further information regarding registration procedures, programme details, submission guidelines, logistics, and accommodation is available in the relevant sections of this website.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Promoters
Amedeo Maizza, Antonio Iazzi, Paola Scorrano, Oronzo Trio, Simona Marchetti
Members
Vittorio Boscia, Valeria Stefanelli, Andrea Venturelli, Fabio Saponaro, Pierluca Di Cagno, Fabio Caputo,
Pamela Palmi, Marco Benvenuto, Pierluigi Toma, Alessandra Tafuro, Federica Cavallo,
Clarissa De Matteis, Greta Ferilli, Francesco Manta, Chiara Cretì, Pasquale Stefanizzi,
Simona Lamusta, Antonio Perrone, Giada Vacca
Lecce | 7 May 2026
Workshop on “Knowledge Management in the Development of a Global Scientific Community”
The IV Edition of the Workshop “Knowledge Management in the Development of a Global Scientific Community” will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Conference Center – Ecotekne Campus, University of Salento (Lecce, Italy).
The Workshop is organised by the Italian Global Community of Knowledge Management (IGCKM) in collaboration with the Department of Economic Sciences (DSE), University of Salento.
The initiative aims to foster scientific and institutional dialogue on the strategic role of knowledge in supporting the development of organisations, productive systems, and academic communities within an increasingly global and interconnected environment. In continuity with the previous editions, the Workshop provides an international forum for scholars, researchers, and practitioners engaged in the fields of Knowledge Management, Innovation, and Management Studies.
The event will involve several prestigious international scientific journals in the areas of Management and Innovation. Extended abstracts will be evaluated according to the criteria specified in the official Call for Papers, and selected contributions will be included in the Workshop Proceedings.
Further information regarding registration procedures, programme details, submission guidelines, logistics, and accommodation is available in the relevant sections of this website.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Promoters
Amedeo Maizza, Antonio Iazzi, Paola Scorrano, Oronzo Trio, Simona Marchetti
Members
Vittorio Boscia, Valeria Stefanelli, Andrea Venturelli, Fabio Saponaro, Pierluca Di Cagno, Fabio Caputo,
Pamela Palmi, Marco Benvenuto, Pierluigi Toma, Alessandra Tafuro, Federica Cavallo,
Clarissa De Matteis, Greta Ferilli, Francesco Manta, Chiara Cretì, Pasquale Stefanizzi,
Simona Lamusta, Antonio Perrone, Giada Vacca
Participation in the Conference is free of charge.
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May 6, 2026Welcome Networking Event + Beer Tasting by BirraSalento
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May 7, 2026
Main Conference Day + Wine Tasting by the Consorzio di Tutela Primitivo di Manduria
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IBAN: IT88D0526216080CC0801371239
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Payable to: IV CONVEGNO IGCKM – Knowledge Management in the Development of a Global Scientific Community
Venue
Conference Center
May 7 Dinner
Grand Hotel Tiziano & dei Congressi
Logistics and Transfers
Transfer service to and from the airports of Puglia
Lecce – Salento Airport (Brindisi)
Lecce – Bari Airport
During registration it is necessary to provide: the number of participants, the name of the contact person, a telephone number and, mandatorily, the flight number.
Information and reservations: every day from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. you can contact the Infopoint Cultural Hub (tel. +39 0832 1827289).
Please note: a 48-hour notice prior to the date of the service is required.
Transfer service provided by F.lli Cannabina Agency
Fixed rate Brindisi – Lecce / Lecce – Brindisi
Fixed rate Bari – Lecce / Lecce – Bari:
Suggested accommodations
8 più Hotel
Viale del Risorgimento, 3
73100 - Lecce (LE)
Tel. +39 0832 306686
Mercure Hotel President
Via Antonio Salandra, 6
73100 - Lecce (LE)
Tel. +39 0832 45 61 11
CDS Hotels
Sede legale e amministrativa
Via Paola e Daniela Bastianutti, 25
Tel. +39 0832 351321
Grand Hotel Tiziano e dei Congressi
Viale Porta D'Europa
73100 Lecce Italy
Tel. +39 0832272111 interno 1
Accommodation Notice
Participants who wish to benefit from the special rates offered by the partner hotels are kindly requested to inform the hotel, at the time of booking, that they will be attending the Workshop on “Knowledge Management in the Development of a Global Scientific Community”, which will take place on 7 May in Lecce.
Mentioning the event during the reservation process will allow participants to access the agreed discounted rate.
Lecce Experiences
THE MYSTERIES OF SANTA CROCE
A truly unique immersive experience. Through a refined play of lights, the architecture reveals hidden details and surprising meanings: the façade and interiors are transformed into a true “book in stone”, populated by symbolic figures, cherubs, animals and stories intertwining art, faith and history in the heart of the Baroque city.
An exciting journey into Baroque Lecce, perfect for those who wish to experience the city authentically and be enchanted by the dialogue between light, art and stone, discovering one of the most iconic monuments in Lecce’s historic centre.
Duration: 90 minutes
Ticket: €20.00 per participant
The ticket includes: extraordinary opening of the Basilica of Santa Croce, exclusive access to the balcony of Santa Croce, dedicated welcome service for the group.
English-speaking guide available upon request, with reservation required at least 48 hours before the activity.
LECCE BAROQUE TOUR
Discover the best of Lecce’s Baroque with a fascinating walking tour through the historic centre, among monumental squares, spectacular churches and masterpieces of art and architecture.
The guided tour begins in Piazza Duomo, one of the most scenic Baroque squares in Italy. Here you will discover the history of the Cathedral of Lecce and the Seminary Palace, with its elegant cloister dominated by the famous Baroque well, a symbol of the city’s architectural harmony.
Walking through the streets of Lecce’s historic centre, you will encounter some of the most evocative Baroque churches in the city: the Church of San Matteo, with its spectacular concave and convex façade, and the Church of Santa Chiara, famous for its refined coffered ceiling.
The route continues to Piazza Sant’Oronzo, the heart of city life, where you can overlook the Roman Amphitheatre of Lecce, an extraordinary testimony to the ancient Roman city.
The tour concludes at the Basilica of Santa Croce, the absolute masterpiece of Lecce Baroque, renowned for its richly sculpted façade and the famous Altar of the Relics.
This guided tour of Lecce is the ideal experience for those who wish to discover the main monuments of the historic centre, learn about the city’s history and admire one of the most extraordinary Baroque styles in Europe.
Duration: 180 minutes
Ticket: €20.00 per participant
The ticket includes: guided tour service in Italian, entrance tickets to sites where applicable, city map.
PALAZZO VERNAZZA PHYGITAL EXPERIENCE
In the heart of Lecce’s historic centre, Palazzo Vernazza is one of the city’s oldest and most significant noble buildings and represents the only example of Renaissance architecture within the historic city.
In its underground levels, extraordinary archaeological remains reveal the urban evolution of Lecce, from the Roman age to the Renaissance.
The visit becomes a unique experience thanks to the phygital component, which integrates real heritage with digital technologies. Through immersive headsets and 3D reconstructions, visitors can explore ancient Lecce and observe how the city appeared in past centuries.
An innovative journey where physical reality and virtual reality merge, offering a dynamic, engaging and emotional narrative, perfect for those who wish to discover Roman and Renaissance Lecce through an immersive cultural experience.
Ticket: €10.00 per participant
The ticket includes: entrance ticket, use of Oculus headsets with content available in Italian, English, French, German and Spanish.
UP! BELL TOWER OF LECCE CATHEDRAL
Admire Lecce and its countryside stretching all the way to the Adriatic Sea.
Thanks to a modern elevator, you will reach the highest panoramic point in Salento, passing through the masonry structure of the ancient bell tower of the Cathedral, observing the bells up close and reaching the top, where the view opens onto the urban landscape.
An exciting experience enriched by modern interactive totems that allow visitors to identify the main landmarks of the city of Lecce.
Ticket: €12.00 per participant
The ticket includes: entrance ticket and access to interactive totems with photographic content.
How to book an experience
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IBAN: IT88D0526216080CC0801371239
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Payable to: IV CONVEGNO IGCKM – Knowledge Management in the Development of a Global Scientific Community











