IASP represented at industry gatherings in the UK and Brazil

This month, IASP was represented at two leading international innovation events in the United Kingdom and Brazil, highlighting the strength of its global network and the important role members play in fostering international collaboration.

In the United Kingdom, IASP CEO Ebba Lund participated in the UK Science Park Association (UKSPA) Summer Conference 2026, hosted by IASP member Norwich Research Park. The event brought together innovation professionals from across the UK to discuss the evolving role of science parks and other innovation spaces in driving innovation, economic growth and societal impact.

The event also showcased the strength of Norwich Research Park’s collaborative innovation ecosystem, highlighting how research organisations, businesses and entrepreneurs work together to transform scientific discoveries into commercial and societal impact. Delegates heard from scientists, entrepreneurs and business leaders who demonstrated how innovation-led partnerships are addressing global challenges through collaboration.

Meanwhile, in Brazil, IASP was well represented at the 36th Anprotec Conference on Entrepreneurship and Innovation Environments in Manaus. Representing the association was IASP Latin American Division President Janelle Castrellon (Ciudad del Saber, Panama), who joined her predecessor, Adriana Ferreira de Faria, now President of Anprotec. 

Together with numerous IASP members from Brazil and across the wider Latin American region, IASP colleagues from Europe and North America participated as well, including Karine Guilbault, General Manager of Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole (Canada) and Sonia Palomo, Director of Technology Transfer and International Relations at Málaga TechPark (Spain). 

The conference explored how science and technology parks, incubators, universities, businesses and public institutions can work together to foster entrepreneurship, strengthen innovation ecosystems and support sustainable regional development. The programme concluded with technical visits to organisations across Manaus, providing first-hand insight into the region's innovation ecosystem and its work in bioeconomy, digital transformation, applied research and sustainable development.

IASP’s participation in both events reflects the value of international engagement in advancing innovation and the strength of a truly global community. By connecting members across regions, these exchanges create opportunities to share good practices, strengthen partnerships and support the continued development of resilient, knowledge-based innovation ecosystems worldwide.

IASP extends its thanks to the organisers of both events, including the UK Science Park Association, Norwich Research Park and Anprotec, for creating valuable opportunities for dialogue, collaboration and international knowledge exchange.