D’Amore-McKim Holds Global Conference on Innovation

D’Amore-McKim School of Business will hold a global conference on innovation on Thursday, October 16, 2014. The Institute for Global Innovation Management & IP/Innovation Connection Joint Conference will bring together academics, entrepreneurs, innovation managers and policy experts from a variety of disciplines, to discuss design in today’s world.

Design is driving new business strategies and practices, re-shaping markets and redefining demand. Many organizations as well as individuals are trying to incorporate design into their thinking and practices. This includes industries ranging from finance to healthcare. Traditional design methods are being challenged by 3D printing, rapid prototyping and the hacker/maker communities. Participants will hear from early adopters and thought leaders about the impact and challenge of design in the increasingly competitive and digital world.

This conference will take place in the Raytheon Amphitheater on the Northeastern campus. Opening remarks for the event will begin at 9:00 a.m. following a coffee and check-in event beginning at 8:30 a.m.

There will be four discussion panels during the event. Topics for the panels include Emerging Design Practices, Applying Design to New Industries, Is Design Lost in the Process? and Intellectual Property Thinkers Look at Design. The keynote speech will be given by Lee Moreau, Principal, Continuum. She will be addressing the topic: An Evolution of Innovation. The keynote will be given over lunch. Lunch will be provided for program attendees.

The event will conclude at 5:15 p.m. after the fourth discussion panel. There will be a reception held from 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. following the final discussion panel. Registration is required to attend the event and can be completed online.

regions: Boston

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