CfAs: Asia-Pacific Innovation Conference | Malaysia, 22-23 September 2026

16th Asia-Pacific Innovation Conference (APIC 2026) | Malaysia, 22-23 September 2026

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: 10 July 2026

Notification of Acceptance: 15 July 2026

Full Paper Submission: 15 Aug 2026

Registration & Payment Deadline: 22 August 2026

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A Note from Dr. Lakhwinder Gill: Asia-Pacific Innovation Conference 2026  Submission Guidelines – Abstract and Full Paper — Asia Pacific Innovation Conference. The organizers have a request to the Indian scholars to participate with substantial benefits as mentioned below: Could you do the APIC conference organizer a favour by recommending that graduate students and colleagues participate at the conference? Indian participation currently seems low. Do inform them that we are planning a special issue of a Web of Science (WOS)journal, and an international press book. Selected papers will be published there. You are requested to consider your contribution and attend the conference at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Looking forward to your cooperation. Regards, Lakhwinder Singh, lakhwindergill@pbi.ac.in.