GTM Conference

Search Technologyvia theVP Instituteis pleased to co-host the16th Global TechMining Conference (GTM2026)with theSchool of Information Management (SIM), Wuhan University, China.Tech Miningis text-oriented analytics that aims to generate practical intelligence from Science, Technology & Innovation (ST&I) information resources – i.e., “Big Data” in various forms.  It uses bibliometric and text-mining software (e.g., Derwent Data Analyzer (DDA), VantagePoint) and many other analytical & visualizationtools. Tech mining supportsdecision makingin ST&I policy & management – e.g., competitive technical intelligence, R&D management, and research evaluation. Expanding and novel data bring both opportunities and challenges. Researchers, analysts, and decision makers need to track ST&I dynamics together with rapidly evolving economic & societal factors, validating the necessity of evidence-based foresight.Key Areas of GTM2026 Interest:1. Innovative Theories and Methodologies in Tech Mining:Exploration of cutting-edge applications in text mining, natural language processing, and machine learning for analyzing scientific and technological literature.Insights into the integration of artificial intelligence within Tech Mining frameworks, focusing on innovation metrics and management strategies.Techniques for synthesizing heterogeneous data sources, including patents, research papers, scientific news, and social media.Development of knowledge graphs, evolutionary analyses, and visualization methods to map technological innovation networks.Creation of novel models for technology forecasting, opportunity analysis, and roadmap development.Introduction of new indicators and frameworks for evaluating scientific research, measuring innovation performance, and assessing technological competitiveness.2. Data-Driven Approaches to Technology Management and Decision-Making:Strategies for incorporating Tech Mining into R&D planning, project management, and resource optimization.Techn