Triple Helix movement, launched by Prof. Henry Etzkowitz and Prof. Loet Leidesdorff, began in 1996 when a workshop was organized in Amsterdam to discuss the Triple Helix model. This first workshop brought together of 90 researchers and attracted participation from Latin America, Europe, North America, Australia and Asia. The workshop was subsequently referred to as the first international conference on the Triple Helix. The conference explored scientific research in the field of: the relationship of science, industry, and government and their role in creating the conditions for future innovation; the importance of location; the capitalization of knowledge; cognitive, economic, social and cultural aspects of innovation; emerging models for the entrepreneurial university; regional diversities and global convergence; boundary spanning interactions, linking the different national cultures and innovation system.

s; job creation and social wealth.

The Conference aims to serve as a hub for academics to showcase their research, enhance their knowledge, and foster professional connections. Over the years, our conference has been hosted in various global locations, including New York, Barcelona, London, and our latest event took place in São Paulo. It also provides an international and multidisciplinary venue with outstanding scholars, policy makers and practitioners for discussing and advancing our understanding of current challenges and solutions based on innovation, and the relationship between entrepreneurial Universities, smart Governments, efficient Industry and committed Civil Society.

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