{"id":19467,"date":"2026-11-09T07:52:03","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T07:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ppnt.poznan.pl\/ppnt-at-the-43rd-iasp-world-conference\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T12:58:10","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T12:58:10","slug":"ppnt-at-the-43rd-iasp-world-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ppnt.poznan.pl\/en\/ppnt-at-the-43rd-iasp-world-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"PPNT at the 43rd IASP World Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Responsible technological development and its impact on people and the environment were the main themes of the 43rd IASP World Conference<\/a>. The gathering in Cannes and Sophia Antipolis brought together 775 participants from 64 countries, serving as a venue for exchanging best practices.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

This year\u2019s edition of the event was held under the motto “Tech for humanity: Shaping values for a human-centric future”<\/em>. During five plenary sessions and sixteen thematic sessions, participants discussed, among other topics, the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence, the path from medical research to healthcare applications, and how cities use pilot project results when making decisions. A common thread running through these discussions was how residents and entrepreneurs can tell whether an introduced technology truly serves them.<\/p>\n\n

Polish experiences were also presented in the context of transformation. The Pozna\u0144 Science and Technology Park<\/strong> was represented by Justyna Adamska<\/strong><\/a>, PhD., Deputy Director of the PPNT. In her presentation, she discussed the role of innovation centers in involving residents in planning changes related to the phase-out of coal, drawing on the example of the Life After Coal<\/strong><\/a> project.<\/p>\n\n

The first eight thematic sessions took place at SKEMA Business School<\/strong><\/a>. Discussions focused, among other things, on the impact of AI on human decision-making, urban resilience, sustainable food systems, and international cooperation. Participants also discussed how to incorporate ethical issues and the needs of various user groups as early as the technology design stage.<\/p>\n\n

Two sessions were devoted to access to technology and healthcare. The French organization AVENCOD<\/strong><\/a> presented a business model supporting people with disabilities and neurodivergent individuals. In India, initiatives related to access to education and healthcare were discussed, while in the Netherlands, the Fe+male Tech Heroes<\/strong><\/a> community works to increase women’s participation in the tech sector. Medical examples included Rad@AID<\/strong><\/a>, an AI-powered system for chest X-ray reporting. Participants pointed out that implementing such solutions requires long-term investment and cooperation between universities, incubators, and businesses.<\/p>\n\n

During the entrepreneurship discussions, a study by Vianeo and IASP focusing on project selection criteria was presented. The authors analyzed the extent to which innovation centers’ declared commitment to social needs is reflected in decisions about which ventures receive support.<\/p>\n\n

Diverse approaches to skills development were illustrated by a school operating in Brazil’s Biopark<\/strong><\/a>, lifelong learning programs run by Ruta N<\/strong><\/a> in Colombia, and teacher training in Mexico involving NASA. In Finland, Hubconcepts<\/strong><\/a> developed an AI-backed tool to support learning. Discussions on automation emphasized the importance of introducing changes gradually and engaging employees from the outset so they can acquire new skills as technology is implemented.<\/p>\n\n

Leveraging local resources was another distinct topic. In Thailand, a collaboration between artisans and designers was presented to help reach new audiences. In Prizren, Kosovo, a former military site was transformed into a 14-hectare innovation and training park. Meanwhile, the experiences of Argentine cities testing technologies in urban environments prompted participants to ask: what did the local government learn from the pilot, and how will it use this knowledge in future decisions?<\/p>\n\n

In the closing keynote lecture, Canadian sociologist St\u00e9phane La Branche<\/strong><\/a> noted that the effectiveness of smart grids and energy meters also depends on the everyday behavior of users. He encouraged a broader perspective on the impact of technology on people and nature, as well as sharing experiences from failed implementations.<\/p>\n\n

In summarizing the conference, participants highlighted the role of science and technology parks in coordinating cross-sector cooperation. They identified both the technology’s readiness for implementation and its value to society as key criteria for evaluating innovation. During the gala in Antibes, the winners of the IASP Inspiring Solutions Awards 2026<\/strong><\/a> were announced. The next conference will be hosted by Dhahran Techno Valley<\/strong><\/a> in Saudi Arabia, and in 2028 participants will meet in Melbourne.<\/p>\n\n

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