Diary

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(2009), "Diary", Strategic Direction, Vol. 25 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/sd.2009.05625fac.001

Diary

Article Type: Diary From: Strategic Direction, Volume 25, Issue 6

World Innovation Forum

5-6 May 2009, Nokia Theatre, New York, New York, USA

In a fast-paced, technology-driven, and constantly changing world, innovation is more critical than ever. During two days at the World Innovation Forum, learn how to integrate and refine innovation to leverage your business in a fiercely competitive marketplace. Dissect case studies, analyze theory, and hear the latest dialogue from the innovation community from the experts themselves.

Speakers include:

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  Clayton Christensen, world renowned for his work on innovation and disruption, sought-after consultant and best-selling author.

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  Vijay Govindarajan, One of the world’s leading experts on strategy and innovation.

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  Fred Krupp, president of the Environmental Defense Fund.

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  Dan Ariely, behavioral economist and best-selling author.

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  CK Prahalad, one of the world’s most recognized thinkers on strategy and author of the bestselling Competing for the Future.

Contact: Tel: US Toll-free (866) 711 4476; International Callers +1 (212) 317 8454; E-mail: info.us@hsmglobal.com Web site: http://us.hsmglobal.com/contenidos/wifhome.html

The 2009 ISPIM Conference – The Future of Innovation

21-24 June 2009, Vienna, Austria

Organized by the International Society for Professional Innovation Management ISPIM, hosted by The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, and supported by DANUBE – European Programmes for Training, Research and Technology and Ratio Strategy & Innovation Consulting, this conference will bring together academics, business leaders, consultants and other professionals involved in innovation management. The conference format will include facilitated themed sessions for academic and practitioner presentations together with interactive workshops and discussion panels. Additionally, the conference will provide excellent networking opportunities together with a taste of local Viennese culture.

The ISPIM 2009 Conference will be held along side The R&D Management Conference 2009 allowing delegates to move freely between conferences and connecting the ISPIM and R&D Management networks.

Contact the conference secretariat. E-mail: conference@ispim.org Web site: http://conference.ispim.org/

Business Innovation Conference

5-7 October 2009, Illinois Institute of Technology, Wheaton, Illinois, USA

The Business Innovation Conference is a premier event bringing academia, government, and business together to explore and learn the science of innovation, and accelerate performance through innovation.

Exchange your knowledge, experience, and excitement with innovators like yourself.

The Business Innovation Conference will bring innovators, entrepreneurs, engineers, and executives to share their methods, challenges, and lessons learned and raise the understanding of the innovation process and tools to the next level. In three days you will have the opportunity to attend over 30 workshops and presentations. In addition there will be multiple keynote presentations by diverse industry leaders.

Contact: Events Co-ordinator, Dana Marsoupian. Tel: +248 786 1584; Fax: +248 786 1400; E-mail: +970 203 9332 Web site: www.bnpevents.com/bic/