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TRIPLE HELIX CONFERENCE

Increasingly, global social, economic and environmental challenges demand greater inclusion, competitiveness and sustainability from communities, which calls for rapid adaptation to the changes caused by the current situation. Innovation emerges as one of the main tools to respond to these demands through agile ecosystems that provide comprehensive solutions for a sustainable development with Triple, Quadruple and Quintuple Helix strategies and actions.


The Triple Helix Conference aims at providing an international and multidisciplinary venue with outstanding scholars, policy makers and practitioners for discussing and advancing our understanding of current challenges and solutions based on innovation, and the relationship between entrepreneurial Universities, smart Governments, efficient Industry and committed Civil Society.


Previous Conference

The Triple Helix Conference, established in 1996, aims to serve as a hub for academics to showcase their research, enhance their knowledge, and foster professional connections. Over the years, our conference has been hosted in various global locations, including New York, São Paulo, London, and Barcelona.

Next Conference

The Triple Helix Conference is held annually in diverse locations worldwide, showcasing innovation and collaboration across regions. In 2025, we are honored to host this prestigious event in Monterrey, Mexico. Please stay informed for further details, and we look forward to your participation in this vibrant and dynamic setting.

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Ignite innovation, foster collaboration, and bring the global community of academia, industry, and government together in your city. Take the helm and host the next chapter of Triple Helix's legacy.


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NEXT CONFERENCE

Triple Helix Conference Monterrey 2025

From October 28–31, 2025, the Triple Helix Conference 2025 will take place at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, under the theme Clusters of Innovation: Building Resilient Ecosystems for Prosperity and Sustainable Progress”.

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Triple Helix Conference Hong Kong 2026

The 24th Triple Helix Conference, set for 2026, already has its venue confirmed: It will be hosted at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) under the theme Co-creating Resilient Futures: Rethinking Education, Innovation and Society.


PREVIOUS CONFERENCES

Triple Helix Conference São Paulo 2024

Book of Abstracts THC 2024

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The Triple Helix Conference 2024 was hosted at the prestigious University of São Paulo's FEAUSP (School of Economics, Business, and Accounting) from June 19 to 21.


This year's theme, "Triple Helix and Impact Innovation: Connecting Smart Talent and Disruptive Technologies for a Better Tomorrow," promises three days of insightful discussions, groundbreaking ideas, and collaborative endeavors.


Triple Helix Conference Barcelona 2023


Book of Abstracts THC 2023

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The Triple Helix Conference 2023 in Barcelona achieved remarkable success, drawing participants from diverse nationalities, featuring hundreds of speakers, attendees, and institutions.

We are delighted to present this book, which is closely related to the 21th International Conference of the Triple Helix Association, held in La Salle Ramon Llull University in the beautiful city of Barcelona from the 26th to the 30th of June. The conference provided a platform for scholars, young researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to come together and delve into the concepts and experiences of the global Triple Helix movement, with a special focus on "Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities for Sustainable Development:  Linking education, research and innovation to achieve the SDGs & ESGs"– the Conference's theme.


Triple Helix Conference

Florence

2022


Book of Abstracts THC 2022

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The XX International Triple Helix Conference 2022 in Italy on the theme “Governing new and traditional partnerships for innovation and development in the post-pandemic world” was held at the University of Florence and remotely. The participants enjoyed 3 full days of interactive presentations of the latest Triple and Quadruple helix research, cases, experiences, and books delivered by members of the international community coming from 34 different countries worldwide.


ALL PREVIOUS CONFERENCES

•         1996 Amsterdam

•         1998 New York

•         2000 Rio de Janeiro

•         2002 Denmark

•         2005 Turin

•         2007 Singapore

•         2009 Glasgow

•         2010 Madrid

•         2011 California

•         2012 Bandung

•         2013 London

•         2014 Tomsk

•         2015 Beijing

•         2016 Heidelberg

•         2017 Nairobi

•         2018 Manchester

•         2018 Dubai

•         2019 Cape Town

•         2020 Tampere

•         2020 Bologna

•         2021 São Paulo

•         2022 Florence

•         2023 Barcelona

•         2024 São Paulo