ASIA PACIFIC INNOVATION CONFERENCE (APIC 2022)

   “Innovation and Humanity”

INHA UNIVERSITY, INCHEON, KOREA

OCTOBER 28th(Fri.)-29th(Sat.), 2022 

INHA UNIVERSITY is pleased to host the 12th Asia-Pacific Innovation Conference, in collaboration with other academic institutions, including Incheon Institute(II), Incheon Technopark(ITP), the Korean Society for Innovation Management and Economics(KOSIME), and the Asia Pacific Innovation Network(APIN).

The conference aims to foster an inter-disciplinary exchange of knowledge related to innovation, intellectual property rights, and science and technology policy. Sessions will include contributed papers, keynote presentations and panel discussions. Continuing with the APIC tradition, we look forward to the participation of scholars from all disciplines and practitioners interested in the economic, legal, managerial, and policy aspects of innovation.

•   Conference Host: Inha University  (Conference Host Chair: Prof. Junbyoung Oh)

•   Conference Date: October 28(Fri.) and 29(Sat) in 2022

•   Conference Venue: Inha Aerospace Convergence Campus at Song-do (36 Gaetbeol-ro, Yeonsu-gu Incheon 21999, Korea) (Google Site Map)

*Please keep in mind that due to more paper submissions than expected, the conference venue has been changed from the 60th Anniversary building at main campus to Aerospace Convergence Campus located at Song-do International Business Area.

Paper Submission: 

  • Full papers or extended abstract must be submitted via  [apic2022@inha.ac.kr].

  • The paper must be sent a PDF or MS word format in English, along with your CV.

  • Please indicate the name of the presenter and his/her contact details (affiliation and email).

  • All submissions will be peer-reviewed by the conference’s scientific committee, and decisions will be intimated by August 15th, 2022.

  • You may also submit a proposal for a full session, which should include a short description of the session theme, title, 3 papers (or extended abstracts) and the name of the organizer and contact details. While we will consider accepting any theme significantly related to innovation, we prefer sessions with the presenters covering regional or global issues.

Submission Deadline: July 15th, 2022

Keynote Speakers

Carsten Fink (World Intellectual Property Office, WIPO, Switzerland)

Byung-Seon Jeong (President, Korea Institute of Science & Technology Planning/ Former Vice-Minister, Ministry of Science and ICT)

Keun Lee (Distinguished Professor, Department of Economics, Seoul National University / Former. Vice-chair, National Economic Advisory Council for the President of Korea)

Kazuyuki Motohashi (Professor, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, the University of Tokyo)

Maria Savona (Professor of Economics of Innovation at Science Policy Research Unit at the University of Sussex)

Brian Wright (Professor, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of California, Berkeley)

Themes and Topics

The topics related to the conference theme - “Innovation and Humanity” - are particularly encouraged. However, we invite submissions on all innovation and IP-related topics, including:

  • Innovation and Inequality

  • Innovation and Job creation/Unemployment

  • Innovation Policy and Intellectual Property Right under Industry 4.0

  • The Changing Nature of Innovation at the Data Driven Economy

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomous Machine, and Digital Transformation

  • Health Care Innovation and Bio Ethics in the Bio Economy

  • Entrepreneurship and Startups

  • Innovation and Industry Evolution

  • Management of Technology and Market for Technology

  • Competition through R&D and Innovation

  • Innovation and Regional Innovation System

  • University Research, Technology Transfer, and University-Industry Collaborations

Soliciting Papers for a Special Issue of Seoul Journal of Economics (SJE)

The local organizer (Junbyoung Oh) and the editor of Seoul Journal of Economics (SJE; Keun Lee, www.sje.ac.kr) plans to publish a special issue with the papers presented at the conference. The Seoul Journal of Economics is SCOPUS Indexed Journal. Up to 5~6 papers will be published in the special conference issue of SJE (http://www.sje.ac.kr, the editor: Keun Lee). Those who want their paper to be considered for this selection process are kindly requested to notify their intention by August 15th by email to sje@plaza.snu.ac.kr and submit the full paper by September 15th.

Registration

  • The presenting authors must register by September 30th to be accommodated in the conference program. 

  • The conference will be held in English.

  • The registration website for the conference will open in the near future.

  • The expected conference fee covering conference registration, lunches, drinks, and the conference dinner will be 200 US $/person. A doctoral student whose paper has been accepted is eligible for a discounted registration fee (expected to be 100 US $/person).

  • To stay updated on latest developments, subscribe to our email list at http://ap-ic.org/(click “CONTACT”). You may also visit the conference webpage at http://ap-ic.org/apic2022/ for the most current information.

  • Dining Area / Meals /City Tours Lunches, drinks and dinners will be served during the conference.

Lead Sponsors

  • Inha University

  • Inha AI-Law Center

  • Incheon Institute(II)

  • Incheon Technopark(ITP)

  • Incheon Tourism Organization

  • Korea Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)

Local Organizing Committee

  • Junbyoung Oh (Inha University, Conference Host Chair)

  • Won-ho Kim (the Director of Inha AI-Law Center, Inha University)

  • Contact and General Inquiries: Please send all administrative queries to Dr. Jongho Lee at 2022apic12th@gmail.com