The 24th Triple Helix Conference and 3rd GRIFE Annual Conference will take place from 14 to 16 November 2026 at The Education University of Hong Kong.

The joint conference will bring together researchers, policymakers, industry representatives and practitioners to explore how education, innovation and cross-sector collaboration can contribute to more resilient, inclusive and sustainable societies.

Co-Creating Resilient Futures: Rethinking Education, Innovation, and Society

The programme focuses on collaboration between universities, industry, government and civil society, reflecting the multi-stakeholder approach that underpins successful innovation ecosystems.

Key themes

•  University–industry–government collaboration and multi-helix models

•  Governance, place-based innovation and ecosystems for co-creation

•  Sustainable entrepreneurial universities and talent development

•  Human-centred innovation, digital transformation and public value

•  Social innovation, inclusion and cross-border cooperation

The conference will be held onsite in Hong Kong and offers an international platform for exchanging research, policy perspectives and practical approaches to building resilient innovation ecosystems.

🔗 Conference programme and registration