42nd IASP World Conference on Science Parks and Areas of Innovation

  • Date
    16 September 2025 - 19 September 2025
  • Location
    Beijing
  • Venue
    Zhongguancun Science Park (Z-Park)
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Elevating excellence: Innovation spaces driving high-quality development

Note: This event is organised by IASP – International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation, a partner organisation of the EU SME Centre Phase IV. To know more about this event, visit the official event page on IASP’s website.

The 42nd IASP World Conference on Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP 2025) will be held in Beijing, China, from 16 to 19 September 2025. Hosted by Zhongguancun Science Park (Z-Park), the conference will explore the theme: “Elevating excellence: Innovation spaces driving high-quality development.”

With the rapid development of science and technology and the advancement of economic globalisation, science parks, innovation districts, areas of innovation and other organised innovation spaces with their multitude of big and small companies and diversity in sectors have significant advantages and enormous potential in fostering innovation, driving the application of scientific and technological advances, and facilitating industrial upgrading. They play a crucial role in building regional innovation capabilities, improving the industrial structure, and promoting employment. Today, innovation spaces worldwide are focused on driving the economy towards higher-quality development that is more efficient, equitable, sustainable, and secure.

The Call for Contributions is open until 26th February 2025. See more details on the conference sessions and how to submit papers here.

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