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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 2026, we are honored to host this prestigious event in Hong Kong. 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.
NEXT CONFERENCE
Triple Helix Conference Hong Kong 2026
We are delighted to announce that 24th TRIPLE HELIX Conference Hong Kong 2026, jointly organized with the 3rd GRIFE Annual Conference will be hosted by the Global Research Institute for Finnish, European and Global South Education (GRIFE) of The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) from 14 to 16 November 2026 at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK).
This prestigious event will convene under the theme “Co-Creating Resilient Futures: Rethinking Education, Innovation, and Society”. This theme calls for a re-examination of the collaborative models between universities, industry, government, and civil society. The conference will serve as a dynamic platform to forge strategies for building inclusive, sustainable, and resilient societies.
We cordially invite you to save the date and join us in Hong Kong, a global hub and gateway to the Greater Bay Area for what promises to be a profound exchange of ideas, research, and partnerships.
PREVIOUS CONFERENCES
From October 28–31, 2025, the Triple Helix Conference 2025 took place at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, under the theme “Clusters of Innovation: Building Resilient Ecosystems for Prosperity and Sustainable Progress”.
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.
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.
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
2025 Monterrey
