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The 4^th International Conference on Information and Knowledge Management (i-IKM) was organized by the Department of Information Studies at East West University from 16 to 18 September 2025, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The theme of the 4^th i-IKM "From Access to Action: Rethinking Information Practices in an AI-driven Society" aims to explore the evolving landscape of information and knowledge management, moving beyond mere access to consider how AI influences our ability to understand, interpret, and ultimately act upon information effectively and ethically.

The conference brought together eminent keynote and invited speakers, researchers, and participants from Germany, France, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Finland and Bangladesh, making it a truly global academic gathering.

A total of seventy-four (74) research papers presented in nine (9) technical sessions covering topics such as artificial intelligence (AI) in information practices, media and information literacy, digital literacy, and combating misinformation, ethical use of AI, AI in education, etc.

The conference began on 16 September 2025 with a virtual session and a lively inaugural ceremony at the Manzur Elahi Auditorium, setting an inspiring tone for the event. Professor Dr. Shams Rahman, honorable Vice Chancellor of East West University, attended the opening ceremony as the Chief Guest. The session was chaired by Professor Dr. M. Ashik Mosaddik, Pro Vice Chancellor of East West University, while the welcome address was delivered by Professor Dr. Dilara Begum, Chairperson of the Department of Information Studies.

Professor Dr. Mohammed Farashuddin, honorable Chairperson, Board of Trustees, East West University and former Governor, Bangladesh Bank, and the Advisor of the conference graced the conference with his kind presence.

The Chief Guest and other dignitaries unveiled the proceedings of the 4^th i-IKM. Esteemed Dr Bernd Markcsheffel, Technische Universität Ilmenau, Germany and Jean-Charles Lamirel, Professor, Université de Strasbourg, France delivered the keynote speech.

On day two, the program featured a series of technical sessions, concluding with a memorable closing ceremony where distinguished guests shared their reflections and the next edition of i-IKM was officially announced.

The closing ceremony was graced by Quazi Anowar Hossain, the Director General of Bangladesh National Scientific and Technical Documentation Centre (BANSDOC), under the Ministry of Science and Technology as the Chief Guest, Dr. Farzana Akhter, respected Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, East West University as the Special Guest and Professor Dr. Mohammad Ashik Mosaddik, honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor, East West University as the Program Chair.

The Conference Coordinator Md. Hasinul Elahi, Senior Lecturer, Department of Information Studies, East West University presented an overview of the conference. The closing ceremony was concluded with the vote of thanks by the conference chair. In her speech, she admired the support and cooperation of the university authority. She specially mentioned about Professor Dr. Mohammed Farashuddin, honorable Chairperson, Board of Trustees, East West University for his relentless support during the conference.