About
24th TRIPLE HELIX Conference Hong Kong 2026
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3rd GRIFE Conference 2026
We are delighted to announce that 24th TRIPLE HELIX Conference Hong Kong 2026, jointly organized with the 3rd GRIFE Annual Conference will be hosted by the Global Research Institute for Finnish, European and Global South Education (GRIFE) of The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) from 14 to 16 November 2026 .
This prestigious event will convene under the theme “Co-Creating Resilient Futures: Rethinking Education, Innovation, and Society”. This theme calls for a re-examination of the collaborative models between universities, industry, government, and civil society. The conference will serve as a dynamic platform to forge strategies for building inclusive, sustainable, and resilient societies.
As a flagship event celebrating the 10th anniversary of EdUHK’s retitling (2016–2026), the conference underscores the University’s strategic transformation into a globally engaged, innovation-oriented institution. It will gather leading scholars, policymakers, industry innovators, and practitioners from around the world to bridge the realms of education policy, innovation ecosystems, and societal development.
We cordially invite you to save the date and join us in Hong Kong, a global hub and gateway to the Greater Bay Area for what promises to be a profound exchange of ideas, research, and partnerships.
Save the Date
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Date: 14-16 November 2026
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Location:
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Main Venue: N-G/F-08, New Academic Building, The Education University of Hong Kong
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Main Theme
Co-Creating Resilient Futures:
Rethinking Education, Innovation, and Society
Triple Helix Conference Sub Themes
Foundations, Methods & Multi-Helix Models
Inclusive societies and social innovation
Education futures and cross-regional dialogue: Global and comparative perspectives
Resilient education and sustainable entrepreneurial universities
Governance, place and ecosystems for co-creation
GRIFE Conference Sub Themes
Educational innovation, learning and institutional transformation
Human-centred innovation and public value creation
Transitions, capabilities and future work
Research, policy and professional engagement for educational development
Why conference in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is more than a city. It is a strategic intersection where global vision meets national connection. Its unique position as both a gateway to the Chinese Mainland and a world‑class international hub makes it an irreplaceable platform for education, innovation, and cross‑cultural exchange.
Hong Kong hosts one of Asia’s most internationalized higher education systems. It offers a vibrant, forward‑looking environment for scholarly dialogue, research collaboration, and the exchange of ideas across borders. All backed by its role as a strategic bridge between East and West.
Beyond academia, Hong Kong pulses with energy. It brings together the finest Chinese and international cuisine, iconic brands, and a rich entertainment scene, creating a living experience that is both cosmopolitan and deeply rooted in cultural diversity.
Half of the world’s population is within a five‑hour flight, and high‑speed rail and ferries link Hong Kong seamlessly to Chinese Mainland. State‑of‑the‑art telecoms and internet networks ensure that visitors stay effortlessly connected whether for work, leisure, or staying in touch with family and friends.
Triple Helix Association (THA)
The Triple Helix Association (THA) aims to promote and disseminate scientific findings generated by interaction between academy-industry-government, enhancing research and innovation globally. In addition, to lead the networking among its members, such as entrepreneurial universities, smart governments, efficient industry and committed civil Society. It targets to become the Global Reference on Triple Helix knowledge, for Scholars, Practitioners and Policy Makers regarding the network and Interaction between Academy-Industry-Government.
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is a publicly funded university dedicated to advancing education and research. Globally recognised for excellence in education, EdUHK ranks 2nd in Asia and 7th in the World in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
It is dedicated to the advancement of learning and teaching, through a diverse offering of academic and research programmes on teacher education and complementary social sciences and humanities disciplines to nurture educators and social leaders who are intellectually active, socially caring, and globally aware, to become agents of change in the communities that they serve. EdUHK places great emphasis on research capability — the research will contribute to the advancement of knowledge, scholarship and innovation, with sustainable impact on social progress and human betterment.
As EdUHK celebrates its 10th anniversary of official university status in 2026, this conference serves as a timely moment to reflect on institutional transformation and the evolving role of universities in shaping resilient and inclusive futures.
The Global Research Institute for Finnish, European and Global South Education (GRIFE)
The Global Research Institute for Finnish, European and Global South Education (GRIFE) is under EdUHK. Originally established as the Global Research Institute for Finnish Education, GRIFE has evolved into a vital platform for research on education futures, teacher professionalism, phenomenon-based learning, sustainable development, and fostering connections between European and Asian education communities.
GRIFE’s mission is to promote international dialogue on how educational innovation and talent development respond to and shape the sustainable development agenda from Chinese, Finnish, and global perspectives.
GRIFE is delighted to co‑host this joint conference with THA.
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