Plenary session 3: Industrial development driven by innovation spaces
September 18th, 2025 — 13:30
Delve into how diverse regions are reimagining science and technology parks and other areas of innovation. The findings from Science Parks and Innovation Districts — 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
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
Tanui, JohnPrincipal Secretary Ministry of Information Communication and the Digital Economy, KenyaAdvancing industrial development in Kenya through innovation spaces: the case for the North Rift Green Industrial Park in Baringo County
Wang, JiwuTus-Holdings Co, ChinaThe practice and reflection on the role of innovation corridor in China's Construction of world-class innovation hub
