Second Symposium on Accelerating Science, Technology, and Circular Innovation in Southeast Asia: Smart Cities Innovation, Biotechnology, and Circularity
The 2024 Symposium on Accelerating Science, Technology, and Circular Innovation in Southeast Asia will be a joint event hosted by the U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership (USASCP), U.S. ASEAN Science, Technology, and Innovation Cooperation (STIC) Program, and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), harnessing the synergies and networks of three State Department initiatives. The Symposium aims to highlight mutually reinforcing programming by socializing knowledge, program experiences, lessons learned, new ideas, and best practices.
Date: July 17 – 19, 2024
Venue: Crowne Plaza, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Our Programs:
The Symposium is structured in three mutually reinforcing tracks: smart sustainable cities, cooperation in science, technology, and innovation, and circular economy and entrepreneurship. It will bring together public and private sector actors involved in programming across multiple disciplines and urban sectors.
USASCP PROGRAMMING:
Circularity in Cities and Buildings
Green Buildings Innovation
Circular Economy, E-waste, and Private Sector Engagement
Climate Resiliency: Water Management and Nature-Based Solutions
Smart Cities Business Innovation Fund 2.0
STIC PROGRAMMING:
U.S.-ASEAN Science, Technology, and Innovation Cooperation (STIC) Program Seed Funding Competitions: - Research and Publishing Seed Grant
- Business Venture Seed Grant
Panel Discussion with STIC Policy Study Tour Participants
