The Theme for the Summit is “The Role of Government / Academia / Industry in building Innovation-based Cities and Nations” and it focuses on the following areas:

• The Role of Triple Helix in Transforming Nations into Knowledge-Based Economies
• The Role of Triple Helix in Building a Sustainable Economy
• The Role of Government and Public Policy in Developing Triple Helix Systems
• Entrepreneurial University and its Engagement in the Triple Helix System
• Smart Cities and Overcoming Security Challenges
• Towards a More Effective Triple Helix Management and Partnership
• Challenges for Effective Partnership and Interactions Among Triple Helix Actors