Dear World Conference Delegates,
It is my pleasure to invite you to the 43rd IASP World Conference on Science Parks and Areas of Innovation, taking place from 27 to 30 October 2026 in Cannes, at the heart of the French Riviera, hosted by our member Sophia Antipolis Technology Park.
Widely regarded as one of the pioneering sites of the science park movement in Europe and having played a key role in the birth of our global network, this remarkable setting offers a unique backdrop where history, landscape, and innovation converge. Sophia Antipolis has spent more than five decades cultivating an ecosystem where research institutions, global companies, entrepreneurs, and creatives thrive side by side. Its spirit of openness, human scale, and cross-disciplinary collaboration continues to shape new approaches to sustainable and people-focused innovation.
Surrounded by the Mediterranean coast, the vibrant city of Cannes, and an ecosystem celebrated for its contributions to digital, scientific, and sustainable innovation, delegates will have an ideal setting to connect, learn, and explore. This year’s theme, ‘Tech for Humanity: Shaping values for a human-centric future’, will come to life not only in the sessions, but in the context around us.
I warmly encourage you to join us for engaging days of exchange, discovery, and international networking. The 2026 World Conference promises fresh insights, new partnerships, and an opportnity to experience one of Europe’s top destination.
I look forward to welcoming you to another inspiring edition of our global gathering.
Best regards,
Ebba Lund
IASP CEO