Dear delegates, colleagues, and friends,
I am excited to welcome you to the 42nd IASP World Conference on Science Parks and Areas of Innovation, which will take place from 16-19 September 2025 in the vibrant city of Beijing, China.
This year’s theme, “Elevating Excellence – Innovation Spaces Driving High-Quality Development,” highlights the growing importance of science parks, innovation districts, and related ecosystems in steering global economic growth towards a more sustainable, efficient, and equitable future. With presentations and contributions from IASP members and distinguished global experts, we will delve into how these innovation spaces are at the forefront of driving technological progress and enhancing the quality of development on a global scale.
A special thank you goes to our local host, Zhongguancun Science Park, as well as Beijing’s broader innovation ecosystem. Zhongguancun has been a key player in China’s rise as a global leader in science and technology, and their commitment to fostering innovation aligns perfectly with the goals of this year’s conference.
I am certain this event will offer an unparalleled platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and networking, enabling all participants to forge meaningful, long-term connections with peers from across the world. We look forward to your active participation in shaping the future of high-quality development through innovation spaces.
Warm regards.
Dear World Conference Delegates,
It is with great anticipation that I invite you to the 42nd IASP World Conference on Science Parks and Areas of Innovation, set to take place in Beijing, China, from 16-19 September 2025. Each IASP conference offers a unique platform for innovation, growth, and forging meaningful connections, and this year’s event promises to be truly exceptional.
Our host, Zhongguancun Science Park, is widely recognized as a leading hub of technological advancement and innovation. Known for cultivating a dynamic ecosystem that bridges academia and industry, Zhongguancun is at the forefront of creating a sustainable, future-ready community. This world-class innovation district will not only foster local development but also serve as a gateway for global collaboration, offering new opportunities for investment and cutting-edge partnerships.
The theme for this year’s conference, “Elevating Excellence – Innovation Spaces Driving High-Quality Development,” is particularly timely as we focus on how innovation spaces can lead the charge in building sustainable, resilient, and inclusive economies. As we face an era of rapid technological evolution and increasing global challenges, the role of science parks and areas of innovation in shaping the future has never been more critical. Together, we will explore how these spaces can drive quality growth, encourage cross-border cooperation, and serve as engines of economic transformation in a changing world.
I am excited about the insights, discussions, and collaborations that will emerge from this event, and I strongly encourage you to join us in Beijing. It will be a prime opportunity to strengthen our global network, learn from one another, and explore the future of innovation-driven development. Together, we can continue to push boundaries, foster new ideas, and make a lasting impact on the global stage.
I look forward to welcoming you and working alongside you to shape the future of our industry.
Warm regards.
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, friends,
On behalf of the Beijing Municipal Government, I would like to sincerely invite and welcome all IASP members, science parks and friends to Beijing to participate in the IASP 2025 World Conference held from 16-19 September 2025. IASP 2025 World Conference will be hosted by Beijing Municipal Government and organized by Zhongguancun Science Park (also known as Z-park). We sincerely hope that through IASP 2025 World Conference, we will strengthen exchanges between international science parks, stimulate global scientific and technological progress, promote economic and social development, and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind.
Beijing, the capital of China and the only city in the world that has hosted both Summer and Winter Olympics, is historical, enthusiastic, open and inclusive. We are committing to making every effort to optimize the environment for innovation and development, introduce international innovation resources, and promote the construction of global sci-tech innovation center. China’s journey of innovation-driven economic development started from Z-Park.
Z-Park has been serving as a key platform for building Beijing’s strengths in global sci-tech innovation center. Z-Park is rich in educational and research resources, providing strong intellectual support for technological commercialization. Z-Park cultivates an ideal environment for entrepreneurship through a comprehensive ecosystem that promotes global collaboration and offers supportive policies for science and technology enterprises worldwide.
The theme of IASP 2025 World Conference is Elevating Excellence-Innovation Spaces Driving High-quality Development. We will invite representatives from science parks and institutions from all over the world to discuss how to improve regional innovation capabilities, develop industrial structure and promote employment by developing innovation spaces, so as to promote the sustainable development of global scientific and technological innovation.
We are honored to host the IASP 2025 World Conference in Beijing Zhongguancun, with the modernized China National Convention Center as the main venue and sub-forums at the foot of the Great Wall. You will also have a chance to visit specialized industrial parks and leading companies, and taste Beijing food such as roast duck and jiaozi. We warmly invite IASP members and friends to join us, to talk about innovation, to discuss cooperation, and to share Beijing’s development opportunities. Hopefully we can make our contribution to invigorating the global economy in its high-quality development!
Best Regards