The European Open Innovation Summit

As innovators search for more efficient ways to develop new ideas, many are taking advantage of the many benefits found in open innovation. Open innovation is allowing R&D and innovation departments to collaborate with external groups in an effort to discover innovation earlier, easier and cheaper. While there are many challenges associated with collaboration and the sharing of ideas and... [read more]

As innovators search for more efficient ways to develop new ideas, many are taking advantage of the many benefits found in open innovation. Open innovation is allowing R&D and innovation departments to collaborate with external groups in an effort to discover innovation earlier, easier and cheaper. While there are many challenges associated with collaboration and the sharing of ideas and resources, the desire is there to continue these groundbreaking initiatives.

Some of the challenges in open innovation that will be addressed in this summit include: ownership issues, trust, driving ideas to launch and protecting IP. It is important to develop strategies to protect your innovative ideas given the new trend towards sharing resources. These hurdles and more will be analyzed by innovation leaders from Europe and abroad, who will provide successful strategies for effectively collaborating with innovators outside of your group and offer solutions to the current challenges surrounding open innovation. The two-day summit will consist of informative case studies and interactive panel discussions led by the world’s top open innovation champions. Some of the main topics on the agenda include:

Increasing innovation despite current financial crisis
Developing and internal culture that promotes open innovation
Creating the right organizational structure
Allocating resources efficiently
Developing successful partnerships that drive innovation
Cultivating mutually-beneficial partnerships between large enterprises and SMEs
Mitigating trust issues that inhibit open innovation
Deciding what platform is right for you
Using internal tools to open up
Learning from your customers via social media
Taking innovative ideas to the market
Ensuring commercial ownership by protecting IP
Leveraging technology through services and licensing
SHARE YOUR CASE STUDY
Do you have a story to tell? We will be selecting a group of top-notch presenters with major stories to share for this conference. If you have an interesting example of a success story, a field-tested solution to a pressing business problem or a case study of a way your organization has “jumped the curve”, please let us know. For consideration for this event, please prepare your proposal and send it to james.ciccone@worldrg.com or call (646) 723-8032.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO VENDORS, CONSULTANTS & SOLUTION PROVIDERS
Whether you are looking to build awareness, generate new business or strengthen existing relationships – a presence at The European Open Innovation Summit will help you achieve your goals. Be at the right place at the right time. A limited number of sessions on the program are reserved for our event sponsors. Solution providers who wish to become part of the program or exhibit hall should contact Paul Geigert at 646.723.8049 or paul.geigert@worldrg.com

THE NETWORKING
The European Open Innovation delivers a balance of high quality content together with networking activities for the exchange of ideas and best practices. Networking activities take place during morning coffee, and lunch, as well as during key breaks throughout the agenda. There is also a cocktail reception created to facilitate the relationship building that will let you grow your network and develop key contacts across the industry. We offer both group rates and other discounts. For more information or to register, please contact the World Research Group toll free by phone at (800) 647 7600 or via e-mail at info@worldrg.com.


For more information or to register, please contact the World Research Group toll free by phone at (800) 647-7600 or via e-mail at info@worldrg.com.

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