Innovation and Governance in Uncertain Futures:

Human Capital at the Core

In an era of climate change, technological disruption, and social transformation, cities, organizations, and territories face unprecedented uncertainty. This session focuses on how innovation, governance, and digital technologies enable stakeholders to anticipate, adapt, and thrive, placing human capital at the heart of resilience and creativity. It welcomes research on adaptive strategies, collaborative innovation, human-centered digital transformation, scenario planning, and the integration of emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and digital twins to enhance the robustness and flexibility of systems. By analyzing the interplay between governance, technological innovation, and human capability, this track aims to provide relevant perspectives for researchers and practitioners to design sustainable, resilient, and future-oriented socio-technical environments.
Keywords: Human Capital; Innovation; Participatory Governance; Digital Technologies; Uncertain Futures;

Track chair:

Oswa Ferjaoui (oswa.ferjaoui@edcparis.edu)