20th Regional Innovation Policies  Conference, 17 - 18 September  2026, University of Birmingham logo, City - REDI logo, LPIP Hub logo, Photo of Aston Webb, Photo of Old Joe

Navigating Futures with Innovation: Resilient and Resurgent Regions

Save the date: Thursday 17th - Friday 18th September 2026

Please register your interest on the form at the bottom of this page.

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Join us for the 20th Regional Innovation Policies conference. This milestone edition focuses on future-oriented approaches to regional innovation policies examining how innovation ecosystems adapt to disruption, how to harness new technologies, and exploring forms of place-based leadership to unlock inclusive and sustainable growth. Regional Innovation Policies Conference has been an important international arena for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to exchange insights on regional innovation and development, and to debate current and future regional policies and challenges.

Key Dates

Call for Abstracts

30th January 2026

Abstracts Submission Deadline

10th April 2026

Notification of Acceptance

30th April 2026

Early Bird Registration Deadline

15th June 2026

Late Registration Deadline

30th June 2026

As part of the organisation of this conference, the University of Birmingham is collecting income via registration fees and sponsorships on behalf of the

RegInnoPol 2026 organising committee.

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