This Year’s Theme: "The Role of Science and Technology Parks in Facilitating Corporates on the ESG Journey"
As global attention intensifies on sustainable development, the การประชุมวิชาการนานาชาติ ASPA ครั้งที่ 28 ประจำปี 2025 centers around a compelling and timely theme: the critical role of Science and Technology Parks (STPs) in driving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) transformation. The 28th ASPA Annual Conference will take place from November 3rd to 6th, 2025, at Millennium Hilton Bangkok Hotel, Thailand. The conference is hosted by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park (TSP), Regional Science Parks across Thailand. It is organized by the สถาบันวิจัยวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยีแห่งประเทศไทย (วว.) and the สมาคมหน่วยบ่มเพาะธุรกิจและอุทยานวิทยาศาสตร์ไทย (สมาคมไทยบิสป้า). This year’s conference will serve as an international platform for knowledge exchange, innovation showcase, and strategic dialogue.
Science and Technology Parks are not just innovation hubs, and they are enablers of sustainable development. They play a key role in the ESG journey by enabling companies to create sustainable innovations, generate positive social impacts, and enhance transparent and socially and environmentally responsible governance.
Environmental Innovation
- Accelerating the development of green technologies such as renewable energy, waste management, and carbon reduction solutions.
- Offering testbeds for companies to pilot ESG-focused technologies in real-world conditions before market deployment.
Social Impact
- Creating job opportunities and nurturing skills development, especially in tech-driven sectors.
- Building collaborative ecosystems that connect academia, government, and industry to solve social challenges.
Good Governance
- Promoting ESG frameworks that support transparency, compliance, and ethical business practices.
- Serving as a hub for sharing global ESG standards and success stories.
Why ESG and Why Now?
Science Parks are at the intersection of innovation and sustainability. By championing ESG, they:
- Align with global sustainability trends and investor expectations.
- Enhance their credibility and attract mission-driven partners.
- Deliver long-term impact across environmental, economic, and social dimensions.
