Sponsors supporting IASP Sophia Antipolis

The IASP World Conference relies on the support of organisations and partners from across the innovation ecosystem. Their involvement helps bring the international community together while providing a platform to showcase their work, initiatives and networks. At this year's conference, held in Cannes and Sophia Antipolis, we were pleased to welcome a diverse group of international and local partners. 

Bringing together leaders from science parks, innovation districts and other areas of innovation, alongside researchers, entrepreneurs, companies and other key stakeholders from around the world, the conference reflects the diversity of today’s innovation ecosystem. Our sponsors and partners were equally varied, representing different countries and sectors contributing to shaping today’s innovation ecosystems. 

International sponsors  

IASP member King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) from Saudi Arabia was our Elite Sponsor. KACST plays a central role in the country’s research, development and innovation ecosystem, supporting scientific research, technology development and the translation of research into practical applications across a broad range of strategic and emerging technology fields. 

CDD Vault (US) and Konza Technopolis (Kenya) joined as Knowledge and Community Sponsors. CDD Vault welcomed delegates to their exhibition stand, where delegates could learn more about their out-of-the-box data management system, while Konza Technopolis presented the IASP Inspiring Solutions awards ceremony during the spectacular Gala Dinner.  

Meanwhile Dhahran Techno Valley (DTV), also from Saudi Arabia, was our Networking Sponsor, offering delegates an opportunity to discover more about their unique innovation ecosystem and the future location of the IASP World Conference. 

Exhibitors and local partners  

The exhibition also featured a dedicated chill-out zone, made possible by IASP Elite Sponsor KACST. It offered delegates a place to take a break, recharge and get creative with a wall where they could leave their own messages and drawings, adding their own personal touch to the conference. There were also exhibition booths featuring Impact Foresight (US), Innovation Park Muscat (Oman), Melbourne Innovation District (Australia), and Unicamp Science and Technology Park (Brazil), offering further opportunities for delegates to discover organisations and initiatives from across the global network.  

We are also grateful to our local and institutional partners: Stanford University, SKEMA Business School, Aéroport Nice Côte d’Azur, Amadeus, Starship, CA Provence Côte d’Azur, CSTB and ODT Antibes. We appreciate the enthusiasm and backing from all involved. 

Finally, our sincere thanks go to this year's local organiser, IASP member Sophia Antipolis Technology Park, for bringing the 43rd IASP World Conference to the French Riviera and hosting global peers in such an excellent way!