31ST APDR CONGRESS

The APDR invites regional scientists, economists, sociologists, geographers, urban planners, policy makers, and researchers of related disciplines to participate in the 31st APDR Congress with the theme "Regional Innovation Ecosystems and Sustainable Development" that will be held from 26th to 28th of June, 2024, at Polytechnic University of Leiria (School of Technology and Management), Leiria, Portugal.

In an era defined by dynamic global challenges, regional innovation ecosystems characterized by a strong collaboration between regional actors, both within and across regions, play a pivotal role in fostering sustainable development. As regions navigate the complex interplay between technological advancements, economic resilience, and environmental and digital transition, this congress provides a platform to discuss the diverse strategies employed across different regions to catalyze open and collaborative innovation, as a means to realize the full potential of the new opportunities available at the global level and to enhance societal well-being and sustainable development.

KEY DATES

March 4, 2024 - Deadline for Special Session Proposals
April 29, 2024 (NEW DATE) - Deadline for the Submission of Abstracts in General Program and for Special Sessions
May 2, 2024 - Notification of Abstract Acceptance- General Program/Special Sessions
May 31, 2024 - Pre-Registration Due and Presenters must register
June 26-28, 2024 - Congress dates

VENUE

School of Technology and Management
​Polytechnic University of Leiria
​Campus 2 - Morro do Lena – Alto do Vieiro, Apartado 4163, 2411-901 Leiria – Portugal​

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

​Elisa Ferreira
EU Commissioner, Cohesion and Reforms

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Rui Baleiras
Coordenador - UTAO-Unidade Técnica de Apoio Orçamental, Assembleia da República
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Marcus Dejardin
Professor of Economics at the University of Namur and the Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium
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Tomás Ponce Dentinho
Professor of Regional, Environmental and Agricultural Economics at University of Azores, Portugal

Lívia Madureira
Professor at University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal


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Joaquim Mourato
Diretor-Geral do Ensino Superior


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Vanessa Ratten
Professor of Entrepreneurship in the Department of Management, La Trobe Business School at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia

ORGANIZATION & SUPPORT

CONTACT: Associação Portuguesa para o Desenvolvimento Regional | Email: apdr@apdr.pt |  www.apdr.pt