With more than 50 years of innovation heritage, Sophia Antipolis, Europe’s leading Technology & Science Park and a founding member of IASP, is honoured to host the 43rd IASP World Conference on Science Parks and Areas of Innovation 2026 on the theme of “Tech for Humanity: Shaping Values for Human-Centric Future” from October 27th to 30th.
Sophia Antipolis is a true playground for experimentation in the heart of the French Riviera, where innovation meets Mediterranean quality of life. Researchers, startups, corporations, and universities collaborate to develop technologies that will fundamentally change our lives. Artificial intelligence, healthcare, climate, mobility, digital technology: this is where solutions to the challenges of the future are taking shape.
At the heart of this spirit of innovation, the “Alpha Sophia Antipolis” building was conceived as a modern agora – a true symbol of our collective ambition. It was created to encourage dialogue and cross-fertilization between research, education and industry, which embodies a clear and enduring vision: to make innovation a powerful driver of economic development.
Our mission for the IASP 2026 World Conference? To establish Sophia Antipolis as the international hub where technology serves humanity in order to:
– Create strong alliances between innovative ecosystems around the world.
– Demonstrate that innovation only makes sense if it is sustainable, inclusive, and forward-looking.
– Inspire a new generation ready to imagine concrete solutions to social and environmental challenges.
Together, let’s make “Tech for Humanity” a reality: technology that serves women and men and is a source of meaning. The future starts here, now!
Best regards,
Jean Leonetti
President of Sophia Antipolis and Mayor of Antibes Juan-les-Pins