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About APIC 2026

The 16th Asia-Pacific Innovation Conference (APIC 2026) brings together scholars, policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to examine how innovation can advance inclusive, sustainable, and resilient growth across the Asia-Pacific region.

Amid rapid technological change, digital transformation, climate pressures, and evolving global value chains, innovation must extend beyond productivity gains to address resilience, equity, and long-term sustainable development. APIC 2026 provides an interdisciplinary platform for rigorous dialogue on innovation systems, governance, technology management, entrepreneurship, and sustainability transitions.

Conference Objectives

  • Promote inclusive innovation benefiting SMEs, youth, women, and underserved communities

  • Advance sustainable and green innovation for climate resilience

  • Encourage ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence

  • Strengthen regional collaboration and innovation-driven ecosystems

  • Enhance measurement and benchmarking of innovation performance

Conference Sub-Themes

Submissions are invited on, but not limited to:

  • Innovation Policy and Governance

  • Digital Transformation, AI & Responsible Innovation

  • Intellectual Property Rights in the Age of AI

  • Green Innovation & Climate Resilience

  • Social Innovation and Sustainability

  • Technology, Management & Innovation Systems

  • SMEs, Startups & Social Enterprises

  • Education, Skills & the Future of Work

  • Public Sector Innovation & Governance

  • Cross-Border Collaboration & Regional Innovation Networks

Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 20 May 2026

  • Notification of Acceptance: 31 May 2026

  • Full Paper Submission: 20 July 2026

  • Registration & Payment Deadline: 22 August 2026

Registration Fees (USD)

  • International Participants : 250

  • Local Participants : 200

  • PhD Students : 150

Hosted By

Asia-Europe Institute (AEI), Universiti Malaya in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Innovation Conference Network

Contact

Website: https://aei.um.edu.my/apic2026
Registration: https://shorturl.at/DWcNi
Email: aeiapic@um.edu.my