Plenary session 3: Industrial development driven by innovation spaces

September 18th, 2025 — 13:30


Description

Delve into how diverse regions are reimagining science and technology parks and other areas of innovation. This session explores how innovation spaces are transforming to drive industrial growth and urban development. From multi-campus technology parks to green industrial zones and innovation corridors, the discussion will highlight diverse models that connect research, industry, and society to build sustainable, future-ready economies.

The findings these innovation spaces across the globe — based in Baringo County (Africa), Beijing (China), and Bilbao (Spain) — reveal evolving approaches that move beyond traditional isolated campuses toward integrated, networked innovation ecosystems.

Discover how strategic connectivity, renewable energy integration, university-industry linkages, and cross-regional collaboration are reshaping the future of knowledge-based economic and industrial development across three continents.

 


Moderator

Tang, JillChina

Speakers

Andrés Urarte, CristinaBasque Country Technology Parks, SpainTransforming urban spaces for the future: the multi-campus evolution of The Basque Country Technology Park in Bilbao
Wang, BinUSTB Science Park , ChinaGuided by industrial demands, exploring “four-in-one” models for the transformation of scientific and technological achievements in universities - exploration and thinking of USTB Science Park
Ndambuki, JosephineKonza Technopolis Development Authority, KenyaBuilding for tomorrow: developing the infrastructure of innovation spaces- a case of Konza Technopolis, Africa's Silicon Savannah
Wang, JiwuTus-Holdings Co, ChinaThe practice and reflection on the role of innovation corridor in China's Construction of world-class innovation hub