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19th Globelics Conference (2025): Pretoria, South Africa

Globelics 2025 examined how innovation systems can build resilience, tackle global challenges, and promote sustainable and inclusive development through international collaboration and policy dialogue.

November 24, 2025 – November 26, 2025

Pretoria, South Africa

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18th Globelics Conference – 20th Anniversary (2023): Kerala, India

Celebrating two decades of Globelics, the conference advanced discussions on innovation-driven knowledge economies and transformative development across the Global South.

October 11, 2023 – October 14, 2023

Kerala, India

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17th Globelics Conference (2021): Heredia, Costa Rica

Researchers explored how innovation systems can accelerate sustainable development by addressing emerging policy, research, and societal challenges across Latin America and beyond.

November 3, 2021 – November 5, 2021

Heredia, Costa Rica

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16th Globelics Conference (2018): Accra, Ghana

The conference reinforced the links between innovation, economic growth, and sustainable development while strengthening Africa’s role within the global innovation research community.

October 17, 2018

Accra, Ghana

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15th Globelics Conference (2017): Athens, Greece

Innovation systems were examined as instruments for strengthening resilience, supporting industrial renewal, and promoting sustainable development amid economic uncertainty.

October 11, 2017 – October 13, 2017

Athens, Greece

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14th Globelics Conference (2016): Bandung, Indonesia

Creativity, innovation, and technological capabilities shaped discussions on inclusive growth and development strategies for emerging economies across Asia and the Global South.

October 12, 2016 – October 14, 2016

Bandung, Indonesia

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13th Globelics Conference (2015): Havana, Cuba

Innovation was presented as a powerful instrument for reducing poverty and inequality while supporting inclusive development through science, technology, and international cooperation.

September 23, 2015 – September 25, 2015

Havana, Cuba

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12th Globelics Conference (2014): Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Hosted in Ethiopia, the conference emphasized Africa’s growing role in innovation research, fostering technological learning, capability building, and sustainable development strategies.

October 29, 2014 – October 31, 2014

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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11th Globelics Conference (2013): Ankara, Turkey

Innovation systems were explored as strategic tools for strengthening sustainable development, technological capabilities, and international collaboration across diverse economic contexts.

September 11, 2013 – September 13, 2013

Ankara, Turkey

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10th Globelics Conference (2012): Hangzhou, China

Participants examined innovation-driven development, industrial upgrading, and technological catch-up through comparative experiences from Asia and other emerging economies.

November 9, 2012 – November 11, 2012

Hangzhou, China

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9th Globelics Conference (2011): Buenos Aires, Argentina

The conference promoted dialogue on innovation, industrial development, and public policy while reinforcing Latin America’s contribution to global innovation and development research.

November 15, 2011 – November 17, 2011

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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8th Globelics Conference (2010): Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Innovation systems, technological learning, and knowledge-based development were explored through global perspectives, strengthening collaboration between developed and emerging economies.

November 1, 2010 – November 3, 2010

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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