The IASP is the worldwide network of Science and Technology Parks. With nearly 400 members in 70 countries, IASP connects Science Park professionals from across the globe and provides services that drive growth and increase effectiveness for members.
IASP members enhance the competitiveness of companies and entrepreneurs in their cities and regions, and contribute to global technology-led economic development through innovation, entrepreneurship, and the transfer of knowledge and technology.
The IASP is a NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and a founding member of the World Alliance for Innovation (WAINOVA).
IASP 2010 Daedeok (XXVII IASP World Conference)
IASP 2010 Daedeok (XXVII IASP World Conference) brings together experts from government, STPs (Science and Technology Parks) academia and business to discuss and debate the true significance of the globally emerging developmental model ¡°Green Growth¡± for STPs. This conference will feature presentations and discussions about global STP strategy in a series of in-depth discussions of the future direction of science and technology and the implications of ¡°green growth.¡±
The urgency of the change requires quick and effective changes in technology and economic policy around the world, and the STP is in the best position to lead the implementation of reforms. The specific role to be played by the STP in the age of global green growth will be debated and opinions from around the world will be gathered together as a historic ¡°Daedeok Declaration¡± to be announced at the closing of the conference.
STPs have the full range of technologies and systems necessary to create in miniature a paradigm nations, regions and the world of what a low-carbon, sustainable economy can be. We will consider best practices of outstanding innovation clusters, defining the STP as the leading player in the green revolution.
Moreover, although climate change and the energy crisis are problems that must be dealt with through coordination and consensus on a global level, the response must be local. The STP, a leading part of the local and regional economy, but part of a global network, is in an ideal position to play the central response to this challenge through global green growth. Innovation is the only response, but we need to speed up the implementation of reforms and the adoption of new technologies.
The conference organizers welcome proposals for papers to be presented at the sessions described below. Papers should showcase innovative approaches to ¡°green growth¡± within the STP and explore creative new strategies for cooperation and implementation. Traditional papers on STP policy and technology policy not directly related to green growth are also welcome.
