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The 2023 Global Innovation Index (GII) “Innovation in the Face of Uncertainty” launches on Sept 27. How can global business leaders and economic developers utilize the GII to uncover challenges and opportunities for innovation-driven growth? Published annually by WIPO, the GII takes the pulse of global innovation trends and tracks the performance of 130+ world economies.
Featuring:
Dr. Sacha Wunsch-Vincent - Co-Editor of the Global Innovation Index and Head of the Economics and Statistics Division, World Intellectual Property Organization
Kristin Lewis, Vice President of Strategic Development & Innovation - World Trade Center Institute
Featuring:
Todd Ruppert - Founder & CEO - Ruppert International, Inc. - WTCI Board Chair, Antler Board
Eddie Resende - CEO - World Trade Center Institute
Despite escalating global instability, global investment and corporate venture capital are bustling. How can proactive business leaders and economic developers position their companies and regions for growth in this fiercely competitive innovation economy? This panel aims to contextualize these global capital trends so you can make the most informed decisions possible.
Featuring:
Daniel Saunders - CEO - L Marks
Dina Routhier - President - Stanley Ventures
Emily Durfee - Director, Corporate Venture Capital - Healthworx
Troy LeMaile-Stovall - CEO - TEDCO
Eddie Resende - CEO - World Trade Center Institute
Featuring:
Craig Bandes - President & CEO - Pixelligent Technologies
Rebecca Bellinger - Executive Director, Center for Global Business - Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland
Maryland is at the heart of groundbreaking innovation in high-tech sectors like quantum computing, cybersecurity, and life sciences. It's also growing as a nexus for global collaboration among investors, business leaders, startups, economic developers, and policymakers. How can global business leaders leverage this proximity for a competitive edge? Learn more about key players and global conferences taking place in our dynamic regional innovation ecosystem.
Featuring:
Kelly Schulz - CEO - Maryland Tech Council
Bob Ackerman - Founder & Managing Partner - AllegisCyber Capital
Dr. Darryll Pines - President - University of Maryland
Dr. Fiyinfolu Oladiran - Partner - McKinsey & Company
Kevin Anderson - Secretary - Maryland Department of Commerce
Kristin Lewis - Vice President of Strategic Development & Innovation - World Trade Center Institute
Featuring:
Nina Bankova - VP of Global Engagement & Fellowships - World Trade Center Institute
Kim Harrington - Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Diplomacy - Bureau of Energy Resources
Today's world demands individuals who pair deep expertise with a holistic grasp of global dynamics. But how can we nurture more individuals and truly innovate for a global era when we are naturally inclined to specialize? Join our panelists as they delve into innovation strategies rooted in storytelling and culture-building. They'll highlight the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, embracing diversity, and cultivating an unyielding curiosity.
Featuring:
Nancy Novak - Chief Innovation Officer - Compass Datacenters
Paul Herring - Global Chief Innovation Officer - RSM International
Casey Smith - Director of Innovation - Pompeian, Inc
Dr. Daria J. Willis - President - Howard Community College
Mark Anthony Thomas - President & CEO - Greater Baltimore Committee
Annushka Aliev – Student & Chapter President - UMD, Engineers Without Borders
Join the panelists and fellow attendees for an hour of stimulating conversation, drinks, and light bites.