Output
1) One Symposium Event
The project will deliver a symposium as the primary output, designed to foster meaningful connections between scientific research institutions and enterprises across the APEC region. A pre-event survey of the current work on strategic innovation in sustainable technology, topic of interest and knowledge status of the economies will be conducted prior to the symposium.
The 2 full-days' symposium will concentrate on application of new energy, mainly in transportation and mobility innovations, namely advances in green hydrogen fuel production and in PhotoVoltaic (PV) efficiency, as well as in Electric Vehicle (EV) battery technology, Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft and the emerging low altitude economy for various applications covering urban tourism, delivery logistics and emergency response. The symposium is scheduled for July 2026, with high profile co-organizing partners. These partners who are the exisiting partners, will provide suggestions for the symposiums' topics setting and inviting some of the attendee for the symposium.
The symposium is scheduled to be held at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Shanghai) from July 22nd to 23rd. The theme of the first day revolves the development trend of aviation transportation; the green energy and transport technology; the innovation applications of low- altitude ecosystem; the needs and technology discussion in the air mobility in APEC region.
The second day of the symposium will focus on the following topics: battery technology related to green transportation, electric motor and drive equipment, etc; the cases of scenarios of vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in tourism, logistics industry, and etc.
APEC funded speakers will share and exchange ideas during the two-day symposium, and the invited participants from the APEC economies will attend to enhance their abilities in the green molibity.
The symposium will accommodate up to 300 delegates representing diverse stakeholders that will include academic institutions, private sector enterprises, government representatives, and civil society organizations. The Shanghai location selection prioritizes accessibility within major APEC economies to maximize participation from member economies and ensure broad regional representation. A post-survey will be conducted to measure satisfactory and enhanced knowledge/understanding after the symposium.
2) One Project Report (APEC Publication)
A project report will serve as the major output, synthesizing findings from the symposium and providing actionable recommendations for enhanced cooperation on Bio-Circular-Green goals through Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) applications. This report will document best practices, case studies and working insights identified during the event, outline potential collaboration frameworks, and recommend clear pathways for continued engagement beyond the project timeline. The Project Report will be an APEC publication, with minimum of 80 pages substantial contents, excluding cover page, content page, annexes, etc. It will be distributed to all participating institutions and made available through appropriate APEC channels to ensure widespread accessibility.
Supporting outputs built on the ASSIST event and report activities will include detailed participant databases to facilitate ongoing communication, which is to be funded by the PO's organization, standardized presentation materials for knowledge sharing, and evaluation frameworks to track developing partnerships, measure knowledge uptake and assess engagement effectiveness. These supplementary outputs will ensure that the immediate benefits of the symposium extend to all the economies' participants and potential communication initiatives that support the broader objectives of promoting inclusive economic growth through technological innovation and capacity building across the Asia-Pacific region.
Outcome
Enhanced Capacity: Enhanced capacity through increasing knowledge of solutions among participants represents a critical outcome, measured through post-event surveys and monitoring the strength of networks formed for ongoing collaboration. A target of 70% of participants will demonstrate increased knowledge of emerging technologies and enhanced understanding of regional market opportunities, contributing to more effective policy coordination and implementation. The participants will understand more about the sustainable & energy-saving urban transportation modes, especially the technological development trends in urban low altitude areas, as well as the application of some technological scenarios such as rescue, traffic monitoring, sightseeing, etc. The project will track capacity enhancement through follow-up surveys that measure the efficacy of participant knowledge assimilation and its impact on continued partnership development, ensuring that capacity building extends beyond the immediate event timeline.
Deepening awareness of important technological developments and understanding of key new concepts in the focus sectors among participating institutions and enterprises is important as they are best positioned to contribute towards regulatory framework development and implementation within their respective economies. Enhanced awareness of innovation opportunities and improved understanding of multi-stakeholder collaboration approaches will enable all participants to advocate for supportive policies that facilitate new technology adoption, as well as facilitate progress in BCG priorities within the transportation sector of participating member economies.
Additional Resources: The Project Report will generate measurable outcomes through its adoption by participating institutions as a strategic reference framework offering policy recommendations for future partnership development and collaboration initiatives. Regional cooperation is strengthened through improved information sharing and coordinated approaches to addressing common challenges, and the report is intended to facilitate this for sustainable technological development within the focus sectors.
Long-term outcomes built on the event, report and network outputs include increased investment flows toward green technology initiatives and the implementation of innovative solutions in participating member economies. The project will contribute to building economic resilience through diversified technological capabilities and strengthened institutional networks. These outcomes directly support the broader objective of promoting sustainable economic growth while ensuring that benefits are widely shared among diverse economic actors across the APEC region, particularly those seeking to enhance their participation in international markets and value chains.
Beneficiaries
The project will deliver comprehensive benefits to diverse stakeholders across the APEC region, with direct participants representing key sectors essential for sustainable economic development and inclusive growth.
Direct Project Participants:
1. Scientific and Technical Professionals from member economy STI-oriented industries, including mid to senior-level researchers, engineers, and technology specialists with 5-15 years experience in the sustainable energy and transport sectors. These professionals hold advanced degrees and occupy leadership positions within research institutions and affiliated private enterprises.
2. Local Inventors, MSMEs and Entrepreneurs engaged in green technology development, mobility, including start-up founders and small business owners seeking market access and partnership opportunities.
3. Academic Bodies and Research Institutes including university departments, government research organizations, and private sector R&D facilities. Senior researchers, department heads, and institutional leaders will participate, bringing expertise in policy development and technology commercialization while representing diverse government departments including technology, energy, or transport ministries.
4. APEC Forum Representatives from relevant working groups including PPSTI, Energy Working Group, Transportation Working Group, ensuring institutional knowledge transfer and policy alignment across existing APEC initiatives.
Indirect Beneficiaries:
1. Citizens across member economies who will benefit from accelerated deployment of sustainable technologies.
2. Member Economy Governments gaining access to the strategy reports, practice documentation, and regional cooperation initiatives.
