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🌐 Keynote: Just Governance in the Digital Transformation Era

🎤 Speaker: Vesna Tornjanski, Ph.D.

🏛️ Host: Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University, Türkiye

🌍 Conference: 3rd International Political Science and Public Administration Symposium 2025

📅 Date: October 22, 2025

In this thoughtful keynote, we reflect on how digital technologies are shaping governance and public life, and how they can best serve people.

Emphasising the growing partnership between Serbia and Turkey, the speech highlights the value of collaboration, justice, and sustainable development in a world that is constantly evolving.

Key Messages:

• Technology as a Tool, Not an End: Digital innovation can support fairness, accountability, and human dignity.

• Transparency: Citizens must understand how their data is used and how decisions are made.

• Inclusivity: Bridging the digital divide helps ensure everyone has equal access, regardless of age, gender, or income.

• Ethics: Digital systems should uphold human dignity and avoid causing harm.

• Participation: Encouraging civic engagement empowers communities and strengthens democracy. 

• Shared Responsibility: Governments, academics, technologists, and civil society can work together to build adaptive, just, and inclusive governance.

This keynote gently invites all stakeholders to explore the opportunities of the digital era and to help shape systems that are fair, resilient, and empowering for all.

Vesna Tornjanski, Ph.D.

Serbia

🎓 Title: Just Governance for Society 6.0: Awakening Human-Centric Wisdom for a Flourishing World

🔍 Overview

In an era defined by smart technologies, global interdependence, and accelerating change, a new vision of governance is taking shape, one grounded in justice, ethics, and human values.

This video presents groundbreaking international research on Just Governance in Society 6.0, developed by scholars from Serbia, Morocco, India, China, Greece, Algeria, and Pakistan, with contributions from researchers and practitioners worldwide.

Society 6.0 represents the next evolutionary stage of human civilization, a Collective Evolutionary Ecosystem where humans and intelligent systems co-create sustainable, inclusive, and wise societies. Within this paradigm, Just Governance provides the ethical and structural foundation to align political, economic, social, and technological progress with fairness, transparency, accountability, and intergenerational responsibility.

🌍 Core Vision

Governance is reimagined as a human-centric covenant, not merely an administrative mechanism, but a living, participatory, and incorruptible ecosystem that nurtures justice, equity, and harmony across generations.

The framework integrates the five pillars of human sustainability (5Ps):
People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership, forming the foundation of the Humanity’s Sustainable Development Goals (HSDGs).

⚙️ Research Framework & Methodology

This study employs a unique, integrated methodology combining:

• Beckhard and Harris’s transformation model – for systemic change;

• PRISMA – for comprehensive research synthesis;

• The Five-Stage Method – for conceptual innovation and model development.

These approaches construct an integrated and dynamic governance framework capable of addressing contemporary challenges, including inequality, fragmentation, and social, economic, and ecological imbalances.

💡 Key Insights

The research introduces a paradigm shift, from bureaucratic, hierarchical governance toward an evolutionary, participatory, and ethically driven system rooted in Collective Harmony.

The proposed model integrates six complementary intelligences:
Human, Smart Machine, Ecological, Cultural, Ethical/Spiritual, and Collective, operating within a continuous data–knowledge–intelligence–wisdom–action cycle that fuels sustainable and just societal evolution.

👩‍💼 Authors

Vesna Tornjanski, Ph.D.
Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade, Serbia / INTI International University, Malaysia
📧 vtornjanski@gmail.com | contact@vesnatornjanski.com
🌐 vesnatornjanski.com | ORCID

Yassine Mouniane, Ph.D. Candidate
Natural Resources and Sustainable Development Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco
📧 yassine.mouniane@uit.ac.ma | ORCID

Rohitash Kumar Verma, Ph.D.
University of Rajasthan, India / INTI International University, Malaysia
📧 rohittash7@gmail.com | ORCID

Ahsan Siraj, Ph.D.
School of Management, Zhengzhou University, China
📧 ahsan.sehar4@gmail.com | ORCID

Ioannis Adamopoulos, Ph.D.
Department of Public Health Policy, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
📧 adamopoul@gmail.com | adamopoulos.ioannis@ac.eap.gr | ORCID

Ahmed Bouriche, DBA
University Centre of Maghnia, Algeria
📧 a.bouriche@cu-maghnia.dz | ORCID

Mohsin Shaikh, Ph.D.
School of Business, Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune, India
📧 mohsin.shaikh@mitwpu.edu.in | ORCID

Zahid Hussain, Ph.D.
Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari Institute of Technology (KASBIT), Karachi, Pakistan
📧 Zahidhussain9341@gmail.com | ORCID

🌟 Join Us in Shaping the Future of Just Governance

Together, we stand at the threshold of a new civilization - one where wisdom, compassion, and collective intelligence guide humanity’s healthy development.

Join this global movement toward Society 6.0, where governance transcends bureaucracy and becomes a living embodiment of justice, ethics, and shared prosperity.

💫 Be part of the awakening - co-create a flourishing world rooted in fairness, harmony, and human dignity.

The Team.

Abstract

Objective and purpose:
This study aims to enhance Humanity’s Sustainable Development Goals (hereafter: HSDGs) by introducing a groundbreaking conceptual framework that merges the Society 5.0 and Collective Intelligence (Hybrid) Ecosystem. The purpose is to shape a future where human-centric values and healthy development are at the core of society’s prosperous evolution, redefining the equilibrium between technological progress and the preservation of humanity, viewed through the lens of HSDG-driven management, innovation, technology and engineering worldwide.

Research methods:
The research sparks a dynamic mixed-methods approach, blending Beckhard and Harris’ basic change components into the article’s structure, and integrating the “Prisma” and “Five-Stage” research methods, to construct a holistic, bold and reliable pattern that addresses global challenges and proposes strategic solutions.

Research results:
This study introduces a new societal model, Society 6.0: The Collective Evolutionary Ecosystem. This model emerges from the integration of the most effective elements of Society 5.0 and the Collective Intelligence (Hybrid) Ecosystem, paving the way for a people-focused, healthy, and resilient future that is adaptable to developed, developing, and underdeveloped countries. The research serves as a visionary blueprint, outlining a resilient roadmap for transforming global systems. It highlights how synergized futuristic management, wise innovation, innovative technologies, and intelligent engineering can accelerate the realisation of the HSDGs.

Novelty:
This study pioneers the concept of Society 6.0: The Collective Evolutionary Ecosystem, a groundbreaking societal model. Its uniqueness lies in the seamless fusion of HSDG-driven management, innovation, technology, and engineering, reimagined as synergetic forces that effectively drive the long-term advancement of the 5Ps: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership.

Contribution:
This research provides a strategic, forward-thinking foundation for scholars, policymakers, decision-makers, and practitioners to powerfully align theory with practice in pursuit of the HSDGs. Ultimately, it serves as a blueprint for ethical, holistic, and future-ready societal development, ensuring that no one is left behind.

Quote:

“In the tango of tomorrow, we move as one; not guided by machines, but by a collective vision, trust, and a spirit that breathes life into our future. With every step we take, we shape a bold, sustainable tomorrow, where our hearts beat in unison and unity becomes our masterpiece; a timeless evolution beyond design.”

Authors: Vesna Tornjanski, Munir Hayet Khan, Hind Hammouch, Tarek Yalouli, Imran Aslan, Ioannis Adamopoulos, Vuk Mirčetić, Ayoub Oulamine, Rohitash Kumar Verma, Ahsan Siraj, Hisham Al Ghunaimi, Haitham Alzoubi

Abstract

Objectives and purpose:
This study embarks on a bold intellectual journey to reimagine the future of global knowledge systems. Integrating the visionary model of Society 5.0 and the adaptive concept of Collective Intelligence (Hybrid) Ecosystem, it challenges conventional, fragmented models and introduces a dynamic, resilient, and human-centric intellectual framework. The aim is to illuminate a forward-thinking path, one that harmonizes technological headway with social equity, sustainability, and holistic well-being. This research envisions an innovative intellectual landscape designed not merely to withstand complexity; rather it seeks to thrive within it, catalyzing a transformative shift toward an inclusive and prosperous worldwide future.

Research methods:
The Beckhard and Harris change model has been reinterpreted as a strategic triad: dissatisfaction, vision, and first steps, serving as a powerful tool for diagnosing systemic failures and igniting the need for purposeful change. A dual-applied, innovative methodological approach is employed to enhance reliability, minimize bias, and foster actionable insights and new knowledge creation. Specifically, a rigorous Systematic Literature Review, meticulously guided by the “PRISMA” standard, is integrated with a “Five-Stage” analytical model. This convergence enables a critical examination and strategic reconstruction of foundational knowledge systems, ensuring both methodological rigour and practical relevance in outcomes. The multifaceted and methodologically rich approach affords micro-level insights into inefficiencies alongside macro-level perspectives for reform, ensuring robust and meaningful outputs.

Research results:
The findings reveal a global landscape shaped by eleven critical and widely recognised challenges that require renovated and cohesive strategies and solutions. These insights align with both the UN SDGs and the emerging HSDGs, proposing an integrative and actionable framework. Results holistically present these strategies and solutions, emphasising the reclamation of agency, the promotion of multidisciplinary collaboration, and the cultivation of a society designed for comprehensive well-being.

Novelties:
This research pioneers a groundbreaking conceptual synthesis by fusing the strategic foresight of Society 5.0 with the evolutionary potential of Collective Intelligence (Hybrid) Ecosystem, viewed through the transformative lens of change management. It introduces a human-centered, responsive, and forward-compatible intellectual infrastructure, thought paramount for steering the challenges of the 21st century. Through this original integration, the study redefines how knowledge mechanisms are envisioned, structured, and implemented.

Contributions:
The study presents a visionary concept that bridges theory with actionable effect. It provides scholars, policymakers, and global changemakers with a compelling perspective to adjust knowledge governance. As a call to collective action, it champions a shared vision embedded in inclusive innovation, collaborative intelligence, and sustainable stewardship of knowledge terrain. This research lays the foundation for a flourishing and equitable future for all through the use of cutting-edge methodologies, strategic foresight and practical tools.

Keywords:
Intellectual landscape, Human-centric future, Sustainability, Society 5.0, Collective Intelligence (Hybrid) Ecosystem, HSDG wisdom

Authors: Vesna Tornjanski, Munir Hayet Khan, Ioannis Adamopoulos, Vuk Mirčetić, Marko Mihić, Imran Aslan, Mohammad Daoud, Darjan Karabašević, Sakhri Abdelwaheb

The research composition sets out to extend and deepen the extant theoretical fund with a holistic perspective of the role of green society within the framework of Society 5.0. The purpose of the article is to move forward with tango diamond in a Collective Intelligence (Hybrid) Ecosystem concept and model, founded on human-centricity, sustainability and long-term prosperity and well-being. The study opted for a research method that is grounded on a systematic literature review approach, by utilizing a five-stage review process, taking into account the conceptual nature of the article. The research results signify that the role of green society goes beyond the traditional understanding of society and requires a notable transformation towards the desired effects of human-centric society doctrines. The innovative green society within Society 5.0 is substantial and multifaceted. The holistic sight of the contribution of green society goals and principles of a human-centric society is systematically depicted in the study, by pointing out that the framework is far more than a pattern and goes beyond conventional prospects, towards the development of a highly smart and healthy society and world. The research can make significant contributions to advancing understanding of green society, and the transition to a more equitable, healthy, sustainable and resilient future. The work may influence academic discourse, policy debates, and practical initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability and addressing global "green" and humanity challenges. The paper may contribute to all stakeholders interested in developing and implementing a healthy green society in a healthy human-centric society by approaching inclusive collaboration in a connected world and encouraging open innovation in managing change.

The article is brain waved to simultaneously style healthy e-business and enlighten its role in the new world order that moves forward towards the worldwide innovative human-centric phenomenon designed for long-term prosperity and well-being of all. The research method adopted in the study is founded on secondary data collection using a selected literature review approach, considering the conceptual nature of the study. The research results reveal the definition of healthy e-business and signify the role of e-business in shaping society aimed at empowering human-centricity. The concluding remarks depict the contribution, limitations and future research required to be carried out before the entire implementation into practice.

The study is conceptualised to enlighten the perspective of organisational empowerment of the sustainable future by moving forward towards Society 5.0. The paper opted for a secondary research method. Research results reveal an innovative approach to sustainable organisation viewed from two perspectives. One perspective shed more light on a sustainable organisation as an entity by putting the organisation in the context of Society 5.0. Another perspective reflects organisational contribution to the collective intelligent ecosystem. The paper proposes key research directions for the future organisation that fit into the Society 5.0 paradigm. A new aspect of a smart, human-centric and noble future is outlined to strengthen the long-term well-being and prosperity of organisations, economies, and societies.