6GDTSixth Generation of Digital Transformation
Saeid Khorami, PhD
Independent Researcher
RESEARCH & GLOBAL IMPACT · 2026
From Data to Inference.
From Inference to Value.
Advancing the Sixth Generation of Digital Transformation through inferential intelligence, Human–AI co-discovery, and responsible value creation.
NIS
DISCOVERY ENGINENeo-Inference Science
TRANSFORMATION6GDT Architecture
INFERENCE / VALUE / GOVERNANCE
NISNeo-Inference Science
Human + AICo-Discovery & Responsible Innovation
01 / RESEARCH AGENDA
Beyond generation. Toward inference.
The next frontier of digital transformation is not simply producing more content. It is enabling organizations and researchers to discover relationships, form hypotheses, reason causally, and turn validated insight into sustainable value.
Inferential Intelligence
Moving from pattern reproduction toward hypothesis generation, causal reasoning, and scientific discovery.
Human–AI Co-Discovery
Combining machine scale with human direction, judgment, ethics, and accountability.
Responsible Value
Connecting validated intelligence to resilient organizations, better decisions, and human-centered outcomes.
02 / CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Architecture for the sixth generation.
6GDT provides the transformation architecture. NIS serves as its scientific discovery engine.
THE 6GDT ARCHITECTURE06 LAYERS
- 01Data & RealityGround intelligence in observable conditions.
- 02Cognitive AIInterpret patterns, context, and meaning.
- 03Inferential IntelligenceGenerate and test explanations.
- 04Human–AI CollaborationUnite machine scale and human judgment.
- 05Governance & EthicsProtect accountability, fairness, and trust.
- 06Value CreationTranslate validated insight into impact.
NIS
INFERENCE
DISCOVERY
NEO-INFERENCE SCIENCE
A science of continuous knowledge evolution.
Reality becomes data, data becomes cognition, and cognition advances through inference, validation, theory, and renewed discovery.
01Reality
02Data
03Cognition
04Inference
05Validation
06Theory
07Evolution
03 / PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH
Academic contributions.
ACTIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM2026
6GDT + Neo-Inference Science: An Integrated Research Program
An evolving international research agenda connecting inferential intelligence, causal discovery, Human–AI co-discovery, responsible governance, and sustainable value creation.
View research ↗PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH2025
Identification and Validation of Factors Influencing Digital Transformation in Higher Education
Empirical research identifying and validating the institutional, technological, managerial, and human factors shaping digital transformation in higher education.
PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH2024
Presenting a Model for Digital Transformation in Higher Education
A structured model for understanding and advancing digital transformation across universities and higher-education institutions.
View research ↗MANUSCRIPT IN DEVELOPMENT2026
The Sixth Generation of Digital Transformation: From Generative Intelligence to Inferential Intelligence
A conceptual framework connecting inferential intelligence, Human–AI co-discovery, ethical governance, and value creation.
FOUNDATIONAL WORK2026
Neo-Inference Science (NIS)
A research foundation for recursive knowledge evolution, causal discovery, theory formation, and Human–AI scientific collaboration.
View research ↗PROFILESK / 2026
ABOUT THE RESEARCHER
Researching the transition from intelligent systems to inferential institutions.
Dr. Saeid Khorami is an independent researcher in information technology management and smart business. His research program connects digital transformation, inferential intelligence, Human–AI collaboration, governance, and responsible value creation.