Ecosystem builders at 2026 UIIN Conference

Why ecosystem builders attend

Connect with the actors who drive regional innovation
Meet university leaders, boundary spanners, corporate innovators, policymakers, and entrepreneurial ecosystem builders — all in one place.

Gain practical insights into strengthening regional collaboration
Explore global examples of how regions structure partnerships, develop talent pipelines, accelerate entrepreneurship, and align universities, companies, and public stakeholders around shared missions.

Shape the future of innovation ecosystems
Bring your “enabler” perspective into discussions on R&D collaboration, skills development, industry engagement, technology transfer, and societal impact.

Accelerate your organisation’s initiatives
Find partners for joint programmes, EU-funded projects, cluster activities, accelerator programmes, and ecosystem development strategies.

Boost your visibility and thought leadership
Showcase your initiative, present your programmes, and position your organisation among global leaders in ecosystem strengthening and open innovation.

What our ecosystem builder attendees say

The UIIN conference was a great opportunity to learn about best global practices on developing entrepreneurial and engaged Universities, aiming to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

Alba Kruja , EU for Innovation & GIZ Albania

There were lots of takeaways, but the biggest one was the value in meeting existing project partners (and potential new ones) face-to-face and relating the new learnings to our work in Momentum Educate + Innovate.

Samantha Carty , Momentum Educate + Innovate

The UIIN Conference has steadily grown to being the premier global event addressing the issues lying at the intersection of university and industry. It is the appropriate venue for meeting and networking with experts in innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development from across various continents and should not be missed by anyone associated with the "Innovation Ecosystem".

Yatin Karpe , AUTM Foundation