Eu-SPRI Annual Conference 2027
The Eu-SPRI Annual Conference brings together researchers, policymakers and practitioners working at the intersection of science, technology, innovation and public policy. As part of the European Forum for Studies of Policies for Research and Innovation (Eu-SPRI), the conference provides a platform for examining how research and innovation systems evolve and how policy can respond to societal challenges.
The conference is particularly relevant to futures and foresight practitioners interested in the relationship between long-term transformations, innovation policy, technological change and the governance of emerging technologies.
Correction and confirmed event details: This is the Eu-SPRI Thematic Conference 2027, titled Transformative Innovation in Times of Tensions, rather than the annual conference.
📍 University of Vaasa, Vaasa, Finland
📅 14–16 April 2027
The conference examines how innovation policy can support societal transformation amid geopolitical tensions, technological competition, sustainability challenges and increasing uncertainty.
Of particular relevance to the foresight community are dedicated tracks on anticipatory capacities in science, technology and innovation policy and foresight for navigating polycrises, strategic autonomy and the relationship between innovation, sustainability and security. Other tracks address AI, industrial policy, societal resilience, participation, research security and energy transitions.
Call for abstracts: Open until 4 December 2026. Contributions are invited across the conference tracks and special sessions, with presentations taking place onsite in Vaasa.