IASP World Conference 2026: Submit your paper now!

The Call for Contributions is still open for our upcoming IASP 2026 World Conference taking place in Sophia Antipolis, and the submission platform is now available on the conference website. 

We invite experts, professionals, and researchers from Areas of Innovation (AOIs), Innovation Districts (IDs), and Science and Technology Parks (STPs) to submit a paper for the opportunity to speak at the 43rd IASP World Conference.  

IASP looks forward to receiving contributions addressing one of the key topics related to the conference theme, “Tech for Humanity: shaping values for a human-centric future” : 

• Climate action for humanity: Harnessing innovation ecosystems for a sustainable future 
• Transforming healthcare: Inclusive innovation for a healthier future 
• Learning for life: Building inclusive and future-ready education systems 
• Feeding the future: Innovation for sustainable and inclusive food systems 
• Smart and sustainable cities: Technology-driven urban transformation for resilient futures 
• Technology for social good: Tackling inequality through inclusive innovation 
• Designing for everyone: Inclusive technologies and innovation for all 
• Travel and mobility: Inclusive mobility and tourism innovation 
• Blue economy and ocean tech: Accelerating sustainable and regenerative maritime innovation 
• Creative and cultural industries: Empowering creativity through technology and innovation 
• Ethics by design: Shaping innovation ecosystems with human values 
• Responsible AI and automation: Building ethical, inclusive and human centred intelligent systems 
• Cybersecurity and digital trust: Safeguarding the future of an interconnected world 
• Tech diplomacy and global solidarity: Shaping international cooperation for digital challenges 
• Innovation in space exploration: Technologies transforming humanity 
• Human potential and workforce transformation: Shaping the future of work 

Anyone can submit a paper for their chance to get a spot on stage! Make sure you prepare your paper and video summary by 4th March, and check the Call for Contributions for detailed tech guidelines, incl paper requirements. 

All proposals will be reviewed by the conference Steering Committee, which will select the papers that best fit to the conference theme, bringing fresh perspective and meaningful discussion that can enrich the programme and experience for delegates.

We look forward to receiving proposals and nurturing global knowledge exchange at #IASPSophiaAntipolis