Shaping the Future of Data, Knowledge and Innovation with AI for Global Sustainable Change—Volume 4

Volume IV of this four-volume series focuses on Innovation Ecosystems and Knowledge Strategies in the Digital Age , drawing on selected contributions from the GFIC–CiKi–ICKM 2025 conferences, held under the theme Shaping the Future of Data, Knowledge and Innovation with AI for Global Sustainable Change . It offers a timely and insightful perspective on the role of artificial intelligence in driving digital transformation across organisations, economies, and societies. The remaining volumes address AI and Digital Transformation (Volume I), AI, Ethics and Governance (Volume II), and Knowledge Management in a Changing World (Volume III). Together, they provide a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective on how artificial intelligence is reshaping contemporary societies. This volume contributes to current debates by presenting a diverse set of empirical and conceptual studies examining innovation ecosystems and knowledge strategies across multiple domains, including digital transformation, sustainability transitions, governance, and sector-specific applications. Collectively, the contributions illustrate how knowledge-based approaches can support innovation in increasingly complex and interconnected environments. Drawing on global case studies and expert contributions, it delivers actionable insights across key domains—such as knowledge management, intellectual capital, data science, and innovation—positioning AI as a transformative force for sustainable impact.