The Triple Helix Conference is the leading global forum on university– industry–government–society interactions for innovation and societal impact. Since 1996 it has convened in major innovation hubs across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia—showcasing scholarship, policy, and practice while catalysing collaboration.
Global Research Institute for Finnish Education (GRIFE) at EdUHK is a growing international hub for research on education futures, teacher professionalism, phenomenon‑based learning, and sustainability, building bridges between Europe and Asia and translating research into policy and professional development. Its annual conferences have rapidly become cross‑regional platforms for education innovation.
In 2026, these traditions converge: the 24th Triple Helix Conference and the 3rd GRIFE Annual Conference will run together under a unifying theme—creating a space where innovation‑ecosystem research meets education transformation to address societal challenges. As part of EdUHK’s 10th Anniversary of Retitling, the event will draw high‑level attention from university leadership, government, and the GBA innovation community.
Building on the success of Tampere 2020 and Monterrey 2025, Hong Kong 2026 brings the conference to Hong Kong—expanding THA’s footprint in Asia’s most dynamic innovation hub and positioning Hong Kong as a bridge between Europe, Mainland China, and the Global South.
Scale & Reach: We anticipate 200-300 participants from 20+ countries, spanning academia, industry, government, civil society, and graduate students.
Conference Details
Date: 14-16 November 2026
Main Venue: Auditorium, New Academic Building, The Education University of Hong Kong, Taipo, Hong Kong
Multiple rooms for parallel sessions (to be confirmed)
Format: Hybrid mode
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: March 2026
Notification of Acceptance: April 2026
Optional full-paper deadline: June 2026
Submission Guidelines
We welcome submissions from researchers, educators, graduate students and policymakers. Contributions may include empirical studies, theoretical papers, case studies, and practical insights. Submissions should align with the conference themes and offer a unique perspective on Co-Creating Resilient Futures: Rethinking Education, Innovation, and Society.
Please submit your abstracts (Max. 300 words in English) via our online submission portal (https://eduhk.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0UN81tCOp7Bdtwq). Selected abstracts will be invited for full paper submission, to be shared among conference participants before the conference.
Conference Strands
The conference will bring together scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to share research findings, exchange ideas, and discuss the following sub-themes:
Foundations, Methods & Multi-Helix Models
Co-creating Resilient Education
Co-creating Human-Centred Innovation
Co-creating Inclusive Societies
Rethinking Governance, Places & Ecosystems for Co-creation
Rethinking Transitions & Capabilities
Plenary Panel Discussion
*Note: Stay tuned for updates, as we will be announcing the Plenary Panel Discussion soon!