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Workshop | Industry 5 and Society 5 – A Study from The Global Politics and Socio-Humanity Perspective

LANCASTER, UK

JANUARY 20, 2025

Workshop Basic Info

Organizer:

Lancaster University Management School

Workshop Chair:

Dr. Rebecca Liu
Senior Lecturer in Lancaster University

Personal Bio:

Rebecca Liu, Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) of Lancaster University Management School. She has an MBA from the University of Missouri (USA) and a PhD from the University of Strathclyde (UK). Her research is across the fields of market study, digital marketing, social and sustainability innovation. Her research projects were awarded by the British Academy of Management (BAM), the Product Development Management Association (PDMA) and the Institute for the Study of Business Markets (ISBM). Rebecca has more than 15 years commercial experience with leading global organisations and has held various managerial positions in international markets. Rebecca’s publications appeared in several prestigious journals and international conferences, such as Industrial and Corporate Change, Industrial Marketing Management, Management Learning, British Academy of Management (BAM) Conference, International Product Development Management (EIASM-IPDM) Conference, and Product Development Management Association (PDMA) Annual Research Forum.

Backgroud

Society 5.0 epitomizes Japan's initiative to foster societal advancement, marking a departure from the current information technology-centred Society 4.0. This next phase underscores human-cantered strategies driven by scientific and technological advancements, particularly in AI, robotics, biotechnology, and nanotechnology, aimed at addressing global challenges anticipated to confront Japan ahead of other nations. On the other hand, Industry Revolution 5.0, also known as Industry 5.0, symbolizes a European Commission-led effort to cultivate a sustainable, human-centred, and resilient European industry. Industry 5.0 acknowledges the industry's potential to achieve societal objectives beyond mere job creation and economic growth, striving to become a robust contributor to prosperity by shifting the focus from individual technologies to a holistic approach that encompasses our planet's well-being, with the welfare of industry workers placed at the forefront of the production process.

Goal/Rationale

While the concepts of these innovative paradigms may appear lofty and ideal, their practical implementation can pose significant challenges. For instance, such paradigm shifts necessitate a delicate balance between the relationship of technology with society/industry and the technology-mediated interactions between individuals and society/industry. This research endeavour seeks to investigate the extent to which organizations embrace the Society/Industry 5.0 paradigm in their innovation processes and the progression of this implementation.

Scope and Information for Participants

This workshop is aimed at students, researchers, and professionals with an interest in Society 5.0 and Industry 5.0, with a particular focus on those in the final stages of their academic journey. We will explore key themes such as human-centric approaches, sustainability, and digitalization from a futurist perspective. The objective is to provide a comprehensive understanding of these topics through a cross-continental comparative study, incorporating insights from global politics and socio-humanities, and supplemented by fieldwork studies. This workshop addresses vital issues for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers, contributing to the future advancement of industries and societies. Several keywords are provided to outline potential themes, though the scope is not limited to these topics.

Keywords

  • Society 5.0
  • Industry 5.0
  • Japan
  • Europe
  • Innovation
  • Sustainability
  • Human-centered Risk

Topics

Political Science

  • Comparative Politics
  • International Relations
  • Political Theory
  • Political Economy
  • Political Philosophy
  • Public Policy
  • Political Theory
  • Public Administration
  • Domestic Policy
  • Human Rights

Submission

All submitted papers should report original and unpublished work, experimental or theoretical, and are not under consideration for publications elsewhere. All papers should be no less than 4 pages in length and must strictly follow the format of the workshop template. All papers are subject to reviews and edits. Prospective authors are kindly invited to submit full text papers that includes title, abstract, introduction, tables/figures and references. Other styles of papers are not accepted. Please submit your papers in both .doc/.docx AND .pdf formats as attachments via email to [email protected] by the given deadline. It is unnecessary to submit an abstract in advance.

Publication

Accepted papers of the workshop will be published in Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media (Print ISSN 2753-7048), and will be submitted to Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI), Crossref, CNKI, Portico, Google Scholar and other databases for indexing. The situation may be affected by factors among databases like processing time, workflow, policy, etc.

Highlights

Dr. Rebecca Liu, in collaboration with her colleague Mr. Steve Kramer from Periphas Ltd., conducted a workshop titled "Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0: A Study from the Global Politics and Socio-Humanity Perspective" on January 23, 2025, at Lancaster University. The workshop was attended by 51 participants.

The session began by examining the macro drivers in Europe and Japan that are shaping the evolution towards Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0. Society 5.0, a Japanese initiative, represents a transformative leap from the current information-technology-focused Society 4.0 to a future where societal advancement is the central focus. In contrast, Industry 5.0, spearheaded by the European Commission, emphasizes a sustainable, human-centric, and resilient approach to industrial development.

The workshop provided a comprehensive overview of these concepts, delving into key themes such as human-centric innovation, sustainability, and digitalization from a futurist perspective. It also featured a cross-continental comparative study, exploring the implications of global politics and socio-humanities in driving these transformations.

The session concluded with a discussion on the implications of these developments for the UK, followed by an interactive Q&A session. This allowed participants to engage with the speakers and identify critical areas for practical application and future research.

The workshop received highly positive feedback, with participants describing it as “very inspiring,” “important for thinking forward,” and “an amazing presentation,” among other commendations.

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Ways to Participate

To break the barriers of time and space and to provide seamless communication opportunities for worldwide scholars, both online and offline participation methods are supported for the workshop. Participants are encouraged to bring their own insights, experiences, and examples to share with the group through either presenting a poster online or attending in person.

Poster Session

The poster session will provide an opportunity for researchers to present their work in a visual and interactive way, allowing for more engagement and discussion with other attendees. Authors of qualified papers will be invited to present their works with digital posters. We believe that this online poster session will still be a great platform for participants to share, discuss, and cooperate.All accepted authors will receive an invitation email to present at the official workshop website. Please note that all poster presenters must submit the poster before January 13, 2025. Detailed information on your presentation date and time will be confirmed closer to the meeting. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] .

Poster Presentation Guidelines

  1. Poster presentations must be prepared using the template provided:
    *Poster layout template for poster presentation (download)
    *Poster layout background (download)
  2. Posters should generally be in A1 size (width: 594mm x height: 841mm) and include the followings:
    Title, author and co-author names, and the affiliation(s) information.
    Body parts, including "Abstract", "Introduction", "Methods", "Results", "Discussion" and "Conclusions".
  3. Presenters are suggested to set the font size properly and avoid placing anything at the margin part of the poster as it will be difficult to view.
  4. Posters should be well illustrated. All the pictures used should be high quality and with high resolution.
  5. All the posters will be displayed online on the official website. Each poster will have both a small thumbnail and a full-size version.
  6. Posters will be displayed during the online session. After the presentation is over, the full-size version of all posters will become invisible. But thumbnails still can be seen on the website.

(You can refer to the instructions for more detailed information. Additional presentation guidelines may be announced by workshop committees.)

Attendance Onsite

The workshop welcomes participants to attend on-site and share the innovative experiences and researches with the group. Therefore, we provide some general information about the visa application. If you want to attend the workshop on-site, please email the workshop committee: [email protected].

Visa

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