The world has recently witnessed the new concept of “Digital Transformation” which is also known as the “4th Industrial Revolution” or “Industry 4.0”. The Digital Transformation aims to support human capabilities through cyber-physical systems, smart factories, communication among machines and humans, and data-driven decision support systems. This transformation requires human capital development by providing collaborative learning networks to build multi-disciplinary communities of practice. In this connection, DTSS is intended to cover various aspects of Industry 4.0 such as technology, management, education and policy. Discussions will focus on scientific methods and technological approaches which are the key enablers for this movement, as well as practical applications. The DTSS conference and the exhibition aim to bring together researchers, practitioners and the policy makers in the field. The submissions to the conference could be novel scientific contributions, application of methods and their performance, and best practices and reports from the field.

The topics to be addressed by the conference include but are not limited to the following: