Newsletter 177 October 2021

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IASP Newsletter - Issue 177 - October 2021

IASP World Conference 2026 concludes in Sophia Antipolis with a call for human-centric innovation

Four days on the French Riviera brought the global IASP community together to explore how innovation spaces can turn technology and collaboration into meaningful benefits for people and society

Get inspired by global best practice

Our new Inspiring Solutions page brings together the bright ideas from all the past winners and finalists. Browse their solutions from around the world.

Recordings from IASP 2021 Virtual now available

IASP members can now watch conference sessions in the Members' Area of our website - just log in to find content from our recent events and webinars.

30-10-2026

2026 Inspiring Solutions winners announced at IASP Sophia Antipolis

From a STEAM initiative in Colombia to a Greece–Türkiye hackathon and a living lab in Melbourne, discover the three projects recognised by IASP members in 2026...

29-10-2026

A warm welcome to new members at IASP Sophia Antipolis

New IASP members took centre stage at IASP Sophia Antipolis, meeting the Board and team at the New2IASP reception before being officially welcomed during the Gala Dinner...

27-10-2026

IASP Sophia Antipolis Training Seminar: building the skills to develop successful innovation spaces

Seven experts shared practical insights on managing successful innovation spaces at this year’s training seminar...

30-10-2026

Beyond the conference programme: the IASP network at work in Sophia Antipolis

Board and Division meetings, new cooperation agreements and gatherings: a look at the work and connections taking place alongside the World Conference...

29-10-2026

Technology, people and the Côte d’Azur: social highlights from IASP Sophia Antipolis

From a welcome reception to basketball and a gala dinner by the Mediterranean, look back at the social events that brought the IASP community together in Sophia Antipolis and Antib...

28-10-2026

Sponsors supporting IASP Sophia Antipolis

International and local partners played an important role in bringing the 43rd IASP World Conference to Cannes and Sophia Antipolis...

29-10-2026

Setting our sights on Dhahran: looking ahead to IASP 2027

The 44th IASP World Conference will take place in Saudi Arabia, hosted by Dhahran Techno Valley, following the official handover of the IASP flag in Sophia Antipolis...

29-10-2026

Melbourne, Australia, selected to host the 45th IASP World Conference in 2028

Selected from three candidate destinations, Melbourne will bring the global IASP community together in two years’ time...

30-10-2026

New coordinators appointed across five IASP subnetworks and groups

Representatives from Brazil, Canada, Italy, the UK and the US will take on coordination roles across IASP's international subnetworks...

07-10-2026

New IASP Advisory Council President

Romildo D. Toledo-Filho takes on new role as IASP Advisory Council President...

11-10-2026

Intellectual property and innovation take centre stage at EUIPO event in Alicante

IASP and EUIPO collaborate to bring IP expertise closer to entrepreneurs and innovative companies...

19-10-2026

Luanda Science and Technology Park strengthens Angola's innovation ecosystem

New infrastructure connects research, entrepreneurship and technology to support Angola’s long-term socioeconomic development...

13-10-2026

Sharing experiences at Upstream London Economic Forum on innovation-led growth

International leaders explore strategies for developing inclusive ecosystems and strengthening collaboration between cities and regions...

30-10-2026

We welcome October with five new Full Members!

Our global network grows again, now reaching 83 countries...

The return of IASP in person events

Seville's Plaza de España

In-person events return with an EU Division workshop in Budapest (spring 2022), followed by IASP Seville, with the theme 'Green and digital change powered by innovation: the role of innovation ecosystems.'