The updated KM Trends Map was shared, structured through PESTLE analysis and aligned with ISO KM processes (Sharing, Application, Retention, Creation). The map reflects priority trends shaping KM in both the short (1–3 years) and mid-term (3–5 years).

Key themes:

• Generative AI as the primary transformation trigger in the KM profession;

• Rising importance of critical thinking and sense-making in an AI-saturated environment;

• A renewed emphasis on culture, leadership, and strategic positioning of KM;
  
  

There is a need for an institutionalised, repeatable process of trend monitoring and response.

This shared trend map is positioned as a collective investment in the KM industry — a tool for individual practitioners, organisations, and networks alike.

Lead: Andrew Herd
Purpose: To co-create a comprehensive knowledge map of the KM discipline, through a global, participatory process.
Achievements:

• 110+ participants from 30+ countries;
  
  

• Dual structure of five technical domains (people, process, content, technology, governance) and four applications (organizational, societal, personal, and scientific);
  
  

• Rich glossary and term base under construction — with definitions, usage examples, and references;
  
  

• Fully community-led design, applying genuine co-creation.
  Next steps:
  
  

• Move into the co-creative learning phase with global networks and communities;
  
  

• Deliverables may include: KM glossary, thesaurus, knowledge map, knowledge graph, and scientific publications;
  
  

• All KMGN members are invited to influence and shape this next stage.
  
  

"This is something I wish I had 20 years ago when I joined KM. It’s the tool that helps you figure out where you belong in this wide church we call knowledge management."
— Stuart French

Leads: Pavel Kraus, Manfred Bornemann
Purpose: To bridge KM with business priorities by using structured storytelling tailored for executives.
Achievements:

• Developed a structured storytelling canvas linking KM problems to strategic pain points;
  
  

• Based on real organizational stories and “talking points” known and trusted internally;
  
  

• Designed to build trust and legitimacy at the executive level.
  Next steps:
  
  

• Prepare final version for public release;
  
  

• Position it as a KM advocacy tool, especially for strategy-level conversations.

1. Leadership & Contributions – Special recognition for Faiz, whose contributions helped institutionalize KMGN, including launching the global HacKMthons and establishing the KMGN Secretariat.

2. Successful Events & Initiatives:

   • 21 weeks of KM seminars with full documentation.

   • Global KM Week with over 100 events and activities.

   • Industry Roundtables & Talks providing interactive discussions on KM trends.

   • Website improvements, including a functional event calendar.

   • Support for the MIKE Award and increased global participation.

   • Presence in key KM conferences (GLINK, KM Summit, KM2Go, etc.).

3. Network Growth – Expansion into Hungary, with Finland and Italy as potential new members.

4. Internal Operations & Communication:

   • Strengthened collaboration across committees, including finance, IT, Google Workspace, Zoom, and YouTube.

   • Enhanced internal governance structures and operational efficiency.

9. Regular activities and projects: 

• Annual KM Course – Launching on February 4, 2025.

• KM Research Community Meeting – Scheduled for February 26, 2025.

• Asia-Focused KM Roundtables – Happening on March 27, 2025.

• KM Global Week 2025 – Confirmed for October 19-24, 2025.

• KM Landscape 2025 – Started January, 24

10. Expansion of KM Sharing Events – A shift from one-time events to recurring global knowledge exchanges every two months.

11. Strengthening Digital Presence – Continued improvements in website, social media outreach, and governance structures.

12. Increasing Partnerships – Collaboration with external KM organizations and networks to drive joint projects.

Reinforcement of Knowledge Management (KM) as critical in integrating people and technology.

• Exploring the promotion of KM at personal, team, organizational, and network levels. What are we doing now as individuals, and what can we do together? Various members shared their approaches to advocating for KM, including publications, events, and integrating KM into business practices. We've created a list of ideas about what we can do together: a sort of content that helps us elevate KM to a proper place, principles on how to collaborate better, and activities for promoting KM.

Based on this brainstorming, we will identify the projects for the second half of the year. 

• “Insights for Network Management” (FAQ) Project is delivering insights which will be shared in July

• Goal: Utilize Creative Commons licensing to facilitate open sharing and collaboration while explicitly respecting ownership and credits for creating content. We wish to be clear that the usual legal status for co-creation will be CC-BY. 

Discussion: Encourage the use of open resources and shared tools to enhance KM practices across the network. Awareness creation was successful - further discussions as required