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The Global Tacit Knowledge Management Forum (Global TKM Forum; Chinese: 全球隱性知識管理論壇), formerly the Tacit Knowledge Management Davos Forum (Chinese: 隱性知識管理達沃斯論壇), formerly the Global Organizational Tacit Knowledge Management Forum (GO-TKM Forum; Chinese: 全球組織隱性知識管理論壇), is organized by the Global Think-Tank for Organizational Tacit Knowledge Management (GO-TKM) or MentoringCo. It brings together leading tacit Knowledge Management experts and key opinion leaders and aims to educate the public on the importance of tacit Knowledge Management, to share practical solutions for tacit Knowledge Management, and to create a global think-tank on this topic.
Conference History:
2nd Global TKM Forum – Davos 2026, January 23-25, 2026, Davos, Switzerland / Virtual venue
Conference Theme: Tacit Knowledge Management (TKM) Strategy and Business Sustainability (aka Corporate & Industrial Strategies on Tacit Knowledge Management)
(Co-organizer: MentoringCo)
Note: January 23 (afternoon), 2026: Davos, Switzerland; January 24-25: Online; Price for onsite attendance remains 10K €; The forum was originally scheduled for November 10-11, 2025 in Davos and online. The forum is also known as “GO-TKM 2025 Annual Meeting in Davos” or “Tacit Knowledge Management (TKM) Davos Forum”.
According to the 2025 Davos forum banner on the GO-TKM homepage the forum is scheduled for November 10-11, 2025, according to the page for the 2025 Davos forum it is scheduled for October 10-11, 2025. (corrected 11/24)
Conference program TBD
Pre-conference Training:
Master Class TKM training (Nov 8-9)
Top 10 Green Learning Awards (GLA) Ceremony
Top 50 Most Influential TKM experts Awards
Top 10 Visionary Leaders in Sustainability Awards
Top 10 TKM Service Providers Awards
Fortune 1000 Tacit Knowledge Management interview (TBC)
Global Tacit Knowledge Management Survey
(CANCELLED)
Global TKM Forum – Shanghai 2024, October 16, 2024, Shanghai, China Virtual venue
Conference Theme: Turning Tacit Knowledge into Value
(Co-organizer: MentoringCo)
Note: The 2024 Shanghai forum, its associated awards presentation ceremonies, and Washington DC event are probably cancelled; It was originally scheduled for October 22, 2024, initially as “2nd Tacit Knowledge Management Davos Forum 2024” for October 21-22, 2024, in Davos, Switzerland / Virtual venue. The reason to re-schedule the forum to October 16, 2024, is the KMGN Global Knowledge Week (Oct 14-18). In conjunction with the KMGN Global Knowledge Week (aka Global KM Festival) the forum is promoted as “The first global Tacit Knowledge Day”. Further it is stated that “The main event is in Shanghai on 16.10 with another in Washington DC (invited only) on 22.10.” On-site registration for the forum in Shanghai is not available. The Washington DC event isn’t mentioned on the event page.
Conference program TBD
Main Forum:
– Turning Tacit Knowledge into Value
Sub-Forums:
– Tacit Knowledge Management in Industrial Sectors4
– Tacit Knowledge Management in Public Sector
– Tacit Knowledge Management in Music, Entertainment, Sports & Arts (MESA)
(planned was: TKM in Bio & Pharma; AI & TKM; TKM in Auto & New Engergies; TKM in Service Industries)
Green Learning Awards (GLA) Ceremony
Top 50 Most Influential TKM experts Awards
Fortune 1000 Tacit Knowledge Management interview
Global Tacit Knowledge Management Survey
Associated Conferences:
“Global Tacit Knowledge Management Forum” – Washington DC, Oct 22 (by invitation)
1st Tacit Knowledge Management Davos Forum 2023, November 13-14, 2023, Davos, Switzerland / Virtual venue
Conference Theme: Seeing the Unseen (was: Tacit Knowledge, AI, Disruptive Talent Development and Global Sustainability — to create and enable Green Learning Units in every corner of the earth; Knowledge, value creation and sustainability – to create and enable GREEN LEARNING UNITS in every corner of the earth！)
Sub-titles: Share Tacit Knowledge Management Best Practices; Empowering Progress Through Tacit Knowledge; Build Tacit Knowledge Management Community; Shaping Tomorrow by Embracing Wisdom Today
(Co-organizer: MentoringCo)
Note: The forum was announced as the 2nd GO-TKM (Davos) Forum 2023. It was originally scheduled for November 12-14, 2023, and September 3-5, 2023, resp..
Keynotes:
“Seeing the Unseen”: Empowering Progress through Tacit Knowledge
How to Implement Tacit Knowledge Management: Will this Ambition Come True?
Case Sharings:
KiSure: Securing Organizational Continuity and Success, Capturing the Tacit Knowledge
Experience-based Work – Tacit Knowledge in the Factory Environment. Experiences from Germany
Fostering Sustainable KM to Prevent Knowledge Loss (was: Successful Implementation of Tacit Knowledge Management inside an Organization)
Share the Magic of Connecting Different Dots of the Brain – Jerry’s Brain
How to Put Tacit Knowledge into Your Balance Sheet?
Low-cost tacit Retention in Brazilian Laboratory (Brazil Nuclear Power Corporation)
Tacit Knowledge of WEF
Designing and engineering human relationships for the effective and impactful flow of tacit knowledge (GE Renewable Energy – Case Study)
PepsiCo Case Sharing
A Pharmaceutical Company’s Case in Tacit Knowledge Management
Panels:
How to Bild an Effective Knowledge-driven Organization?
Building the Elements of Tacit Knowledge Management Model Together
Lectures:
The Hidden Value of Tacit Knowledge Management
The Romantic Allure of the Tacit: A Love Story
ABBA Tacit Knowledge Transmission (Glal Dinner)
Generative-Artificial Intelligence (G-AI) and Metaverse for Elicitation and Retention of Tacit Knowledge
How Can Tacit Knowledge Management and Mentoring Better Contribute to Green Learning?
Tango / Aikido / Samba Music into Tacit Knowledge Management
How Well-thought Mentoring Programs can Support Tacit Knowledge Management?
Trust, Truth, and Transperency in Tacit Knowledge Management
Green Learning Awards (GLA) Ceremony
– Categories: Individual Contribution, Innovation, Operational excellence, ESG (Environment, Social and Corporate Governance)
Top 50 Most Influential TKM experts Awards
Release 2023 Annual Paper for Global Tacit Knowledge Management (TBC)
Green Learning Units launch
GO-TKM Country Presidents Appointment
TKM Ambassadors Appointment
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Pre-conference Webinars: Special Warming-up Sessions (every 4-5 days)
Discover the Value & Impact of Tacit Knowledge Management (Sep 13)
1st GO-TKM Forum 2022, December 17-18, 2022, Boao, China / Virtual venue
Conference Theme: Save the Tacit Knowledge for the NEXT…
(Co-organizer: GO-TKM; MentoringCo; Hainan Talent Group; SDIC Innovation Investment Management)
Note: The forum is also known as Boao Forum for TKM but not related to the Boao Forum or Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) and its annual conference. Conference language is English and Chinese.
Lectures:
The Role of Tacit Knowledge in Strategy and Design (was: Measuring Conversation’s Impact on Accountability, Innovation and Cohesion)
Using Narratives to Capture and Share Tacit Knowledge
4-step Knowledge Retention Process
How Deeper Tacit Knowledge Domain Understanding and Technology Integration Leads to Success – A Case Study – Fidelior”
Retention & Transfer of Tacit Knowledge: Challenges & Case Studies
Knowledge Sustainability
Global Trends for Coaching, IFC role and Impact & coaching Contribution to Tacit Knowledge Management
Why do We Need Global Organizational Tacit Knowledge Management?
Empowering Experts to Create Sustainable Business Impact
How can Coaching Help Tacit Knowledge Transmission (was: How Coaching will Help Tacit Knowledge Management)
Uncovering the Resilient Innovation Ecosystem
Identify the Real Tacit Knowledge Management Value for SMEs (was: Tacit Knowledge Management on SME)
Developing a Leadership Pipeline with Mentoring
Tacit Knowledge Is Your Greatest Knowledge Asset
To Become Sustainable, Knowledge Requires a “Human Touch”
The Pandemic Disruption: Is Tacit Knowledge on the Precipice of Extinction? (was: Identify the Roadblocks of Tacit Knowledge Transfer)
The Role of Trust in the Facilitation of Tacit Knowledge Transfer
Soft Skills Needed for Tacit Knowledge Capture and Transfer
Designing a Successful Knowledge Management Strategy – A Guide for the Knowledge Management Professional
From Old to Gold: Optimising Value of Older Workers
Tacit Knowledge, Social Learning, and Innovation
Making More out of Tacit Knowledge
How to Measure ROI on Tacit Knowledge Management
Tacit Kowledge Transmission, Enabled by E2E Knowledge-first Customer-centric Digital Transformation
How Can Tacit Knowledge Help us Accelerate Green Technologies? Hint: Mentoring Program
Sharing Tacit Knowledge with the Knowledge Café
Tacit Knowledge Management Across Generations
Panel Discussions:
Explore the Needs and Practice of Organizational Tacit Knowledge Management in China (was: Explore Leading Conpamies Tacit Knowledge Management Practice in Hainan Province)
Tacit Knowledge Management – What is Needed for Multinational Companies in China in the Next Few Years?
GO-TKM Association/Global Think Tank Inauguration
(CANCELLED) Awards Ceremony: 2022 top 50 Most Influential People in TKM
Co-located Conferences:
2022 Global Mentor, Coach and Supervisor Conference