Thought Leaders

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

Marvin Rees

Mayor Of Bristol

Bristol is rapidly attracting a reputation as a sustainable, innovative city with a dynamic culture of talent and innovation. With our world-class universities, high-tech sector, digital expertise and infrastructure, we are well-positioned to embrace this reputation, while ensuring the benefits are shared by all. We know the pace of digitisation...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

KATHRYN DE SHIELDS-MOON

KATHRYN DE SHIELDS-MOON

CO-FOUNDER, DIVERTEGA

My ideal future for this industry is one rich in diversity and equality, from developing games and the content within them to more comprehensive professional representation in gaming and esports for minorities and gender minorities. It will take all of us working together to make this reality, and there is...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

Mark Blumenthal

Marc Blumenthal

Synapse VIP Thought Leader

It is hard to believe that it’s been two years since the launch of Synapse. Every day since then has been a validation of our mission: to connect Florida’s innovation communities in a meaningful, purposeful way. As I’ve traveled the state I’ve seen first hand the passion and creativity that...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

DAVID RYAN

CHIEF EXECUTIVE, SA WATER

At its heart, innovation is a simple concept: to bring to life new ideas that deliver value and benefits. We all live in the realm of ideas, and from small ideas can come big changes. In my experience, people working on the frontline play a leading role in generating ideas...

VOICES of the Future

DR. MARSHALL GOLDSMITH

NAVIGATING THE WHEEL OF CHANGE

Professor Marshall Goldsmith stands as a paragon of leadership and executive coaching, his name synonymous with transformative change in business and personal development. As a two-time winner of the Thinkers 50 award for the #1 Leadership Thinker in the World and the world’s #1 Executive Coach, his influence stretches across...

INNOVATE™ Ottawa

Adrian Salamunovic

Decades of ups and downs, helping others start companies, starting my own companies (and sometimes failing) has taught me the power of pattern recognition. It is key to both innovation and entrepreneurship because it is also at the core of being an early adopter and a connector. That was how...

INNOVATE® Tampa Bay Vol.3

Judy Genshaft

Judy Genshaft - All Great Cities Have Great Research Universities

President, USF System

As the state’s first public research university to be located in a metropolitan region, the University of South Florida System has always been proud of its relationship with the Tampa Bay community we serve.We live in an era when the public increasingly depends on research universities to be a key...

INNOVATE™ Kitchener Waterloo

AMIN YAZDANI

PHD. CSP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CANADIAN INSTITUTE FOR SAFETY, WELLNESS, AND PERFORMANCE (CISWP)

For example, skilled trades are the backbone of our economy, yet the individuals who build our homes, roads, hospitals, and infrastructure often face preventable risks every day. How can we prolong working lives of our workforce in critical sectors? What if safety solutions were designed for everyone, not just the...

INNOVATE® Georgia

DR. RAMNATH K. CHELLAPPA

PROFESSOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

DR. RAMNATH K. CHELLAPPA,PROFESSOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS &OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT;ASSOCIATE DEAN & ACADEMIC DIRECTOR,MS IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS. AI, BUSINESS & EMORYAmidst all the technological advances, businesses have been struggling to keep up. From Machine Learning to AI to now Large Language Models, the readiness of organizations to adopt these new techniques...

INNOVATE® Phoenix

Deborah Helitzer

Deborah Helitzer

Dean and Professor - College Of Health Solutions, Arizona State University

IntroductionThe College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University was formed in 2012 to offer students an education in ten health disciplines. In 2017, the college began a major transformation to better align with its mission to address the nation’s most pressing health challenges, eliminating disciplinary divisions and better positioning...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

GILLIAN ALDRIDGE OAM

MAYOR, CITY OF SALISBURY

Our City is the fourth largest economy in the State with a Gross Regional Product of 8.65 billion and more than 8,700 businesses calling Salisbury home, including a host of international firms and flourishing entrepreneurs. We are an important area for the State’s economic growth for population, small business, innovation...

INNOVATE® Minnesota

Henry Hintermeister

Henry Hintermeister

Publishing Partner - INNOVATE® Minnesota

Henry Hintermeister Publishing Partner – INNOVATE® Minnesota A century ago, my father and his Minnesota peers were making the switch from using horses to farm their land to new-fangled contraptions called tractors. Many of these Minnesota natives rarely left the state to travel, their lifestyle centered on dutiful labor that...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

KUBA KABACINSKI

OWNER AND EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF CONSUNET.

My parents brought me to Adelaide from Poland at age 12, attracted by the Australian national values of freedom, respect, equality and a fair go. At age 21, while completing my Information Technology studies at Flinders University, a friend and I bought a fledgling web development business for $200. Nearly...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

PROF. DR. STEVEN VAN PASSEL

VICE-RECTOR VALORISATION AND SUSTAINABILITY, UNIVERSITY OF ANTWERP.

At the University of Antwerp, we are committed to being a dynamic, entrepreneurial and forward-thinking institution that actively helps shape the future. We conduct excellent, fundamental research, and are internationally recognised in several key domains. But I believe our responsibility goes beyond academic excellence. It is crucial that the knowledge...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

GAIL POWLEY

PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY ALBERTA

That is what Technology Alberta does, and by saving their valuable time, we help Tech Entrepreneurs do more – faster, better and have more fun than when they go it alone. We know that tech entrepreneurs are on a race against time: as an innovator they need their product to...

VOICES of the Future

DR. RISA RYGER

EMBRACING CHANGE FOR A VIBRANT FUTURE

In an era where change is our only constant, one woman has taken it upon herself to guide us through the shifting sands of time: Dr. Risa Ryger, a distinguished clinical psychologist, international speaker, and entrepreneur. She has dedicated her life to helping individuals and organizations navigate the often turbulent...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

SINMI ADEOYE-ESENE

FOUNDER, CEO, DANIOLA & CO-FOUNDER, BIPOC FOUNDATION

As an entrepreneur and innovator, I have embarked on a transformative journey to reshape the mining and tech industry with a bold vision and unwavering determination. It is my firm belief that we have the power to create a future that goes beyond profit margins and embraces the principles of...

AI Québec

ANNE-MARIE HUBERT

ANNE-MARIE HUBERT

LEADER, MARCHÉ DE L’EST

La notoriété de l’écosystème d’innovation en intelligence artificielle (IA) du Québec repose sur trois grandes raisons : un bassin de talents phénoménal, des partenariats collaboratifs et un engagement marqué à l’égard du design éthique. En fait, c’est ici qu’a été lancée la déclaration de Montréal pour un développement responsable de...

INNOVATE® Northern Virginia

JOHN WASSON

CHAIR AND CEO, ICF

When I joined ICF in 1987, I believed deeply in the power of data to help organizations make better decisions. I’ve held onto that belief as I’ve watched wave after wave of technological change reshape how institutions operate. Today, advances in AI and analytics are accelerating the pace of change...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

OWEN SAGNESS

CEO, DIGITAL NOVA SCOTIA (DNS)

Introduction The digital sector is experiencing an unprecedented demand for skilled professionals, creating a significant talent gap. Traditional education pathways alone are no longer sufficient to meet this demand. In early2024, Digital Nova Scotia surveyed our members and produced the2024 Digital Nova Scotia Workforce Survey. This survey highlights a promising...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

DANIEL X JOHANSSON

CSO & CO-FOUNDER, AAX BIOTECH

Some of the most meaningful innovations don’t begin with a grand plan. They begin when you hit a wall. A few years ago, we were developing a new therapeutic antibody. To really understand it, we had to figure out where it grabbed onto its target molecule—and what happened to that...

INNOVATE® Philadelphia

David Neff

David Neff - Thought Leader

Founder: Neff Associates

In 1987, David Neff founded Neff Associates, an award-winning, full-service marketing agency. Specializing in branding, advertising, media buying and planning, public relations and social media, Neff Associates services clients across a diverse group of industries including real estate, hospitality, tourism, technology, entertainment, retail, B2B, banking and education. As a results-driven...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

DR. FRANCISCO PINTO BALSEMÃO

DR. FRANCISCO PINTO BALSEMÃO

FOUNDER OF IMPRESA

If we go back in History the invention of the wheel was a tremendous innovation. If we think about the future the spaceship that will transport human beings to a planet outside of the solar system will be a new unbelievable innovation. There are of course innovations of a smaller...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

MAX BROWN

MAX BROWN

Vice President Horizon 3 Technology

Although the aerospace industry finds itself in unprecedented times, at GKN Aerospace we have much to be excited about. Over the past 12 months we have maintained an important balance, with a firm focus on our short-term priorities in response to the corona virus pandemic, alongside continued support for our...

Marvin Rees

Mayor Of Bristol

Bristol is rapidly attracting a reputation as a sustainable, innovative city with a dynamic culture of talent and innovation. With our world-class universities, high-tech sector, digital expertise and infrastructure, we are well-positioned to embrace this reputation, while ensuring the benefits are shared by all. We know the pace of digitisation...

KATHRYN DE SHIELDS-MOON

KATHRYN DE SHIELDS-MOON

CO-FOUNDER, DIVERTEGA

My ideal future for this industry is one rich in diversity and equality, from developing games and the content within them to more comprehensive professional representation in gaming and esports for minorities and gender minorities. It will take all of us working together to make this reality, and there is...

Mark Blumenthal

Marc Blumenthal

Synapse VIP Thought Leader

It is hard to believe that it’s been two years since the launch of Synapse. Every day since then has been a validation of our mission: to connect Florida’s innovation communities in a meaningful, purposeful way. As I’ve traveled the state I’ve seen first hand the passion and creativity that...

DAVID RYAN

CHIEF EXECUTIVE, SA WATER

At its heart, innovation is a simple concept: to bring to life new ideas that deliver value and benefits. We all live in the realm of ideas, and from small ideas can come big changes. In my experience, people working on the frontline play a leading role in generating ideas...

DR. MARSHALL GOLDSMITH

NAVIGATING THE WHEEL OF CHANGE

Professor Marshall Goldsmith stands as a paragon of leadership and executive coaching, his name synonymous with transformative change in business and personal development. As a two-time winner of the Thinkers 50 award for the #1 Leadership Thinker in the World and the world’s #1 Executive Coach, his influence stretches across...

Adrian Salamunovic

Decades of ups and downs, helping others start companies, starting my own companies (and sometimes failing) has taught me the power of pattern recognition. It is key to both innovation and entrepreneurship because it is also at the core of being an early adopter and a connector. That was how...

Judy Genshaft

Judy Genshaft - All Great Cities Have Great Research Universities

President, USF System

As the state’s first public research university to be located in a metropolitan region, the University of South Florida System has always been proud of its relationship with the Tampa Bay community we serve.We live in an era when the public increasingly depends on research universities to be a key...

AMIN YAZDANI

PHD. CSP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CANADIAN INSTITUTE FOR SAFETY, WELLNESS, AND PERFORMANCE (CISWP)

For example, skilled trades are the backbone of our economy, yet the individuals who build our homes, roads, hospitals, and infrastructure often face preventable risks every day. How can we prolong working lives of our workforce in critical sectors? What if safety solutions were designed for everyone, not just the...

DR. RAMNATH K. CHELLAPPA

PROFESSOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

DR. RAMNATH K. CHELLAPPA,PROFESSOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS &OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT;ASSOCIATE DEAN & ACADEMIC DIRECTOR,MS IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS. AI, BUSINESS & EMORYAmidst all the technological advances, businesses have been struggling to keep up. From Machine Learning to AI to now Large Language Models, the readiness of organizations to adopt these new techniques...

Deborah Helitzer

Deborah Helitzer

Dean and Professor - College Of Health Solutions, Arizona State University

IntroductionThe College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University was formed in 2012 to offer students an education in ten health disciplines. In 2017, the college began a major transformation to better align with its mission to address the nation’s most pressing health challenges, eliminating disciplinary divisions and better positioning...

GILLIAN ALDRIDGE OAM

MAYOR, CITY OF SALISBURY

Our City is the fourth largest economy in the State with a Gross Regional Product of 8.65 billion and more than 8,700 businesses calling Salisbury home, including a host of international firms and flourishing entrepreneurs. We are an important area for the State’s economic growth for population, small business, innovation...

Henry Hintermeister

Henry Hintermeister

Publishing Partner - INNOVATE® Minnesota

Henry Hintermeister Publishing Partner – INNOVATE® Minnesota A century ago, my father and his Minnesota peers were making the switch from using horses to farm their land to new-fangled contraptions called tractors. Many of these Minnesota natives rarely left the state to travel, their lifestyle centered on dutiful labor that...

KUBA KABACINSKI

OWNER AND EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF CONSUNET.

My parents brought me to Adelaide from Poland at age 12, attracted by the Australian national values of freedom, respect, equality and a fair go. At age 21, while completing my Information Technology studies at Flinders University, a friend and I bought a fledgling web development business for $200. Nearly...

PROF. DR. STEVEN VAN PASSEL

VICE-RECTOR VALORISATION AND SUSTAINABILITY, UNIVERSITY OF ANTWERP.

At the University of Antwerp, we are committed to being a dynamic, entrepreneurial and forward-thinking institution that actively helps shape the future. We conduct excellent, fundamental research, and are internationally recognised in several key domains. But I believe our responsibility goes beyond academic excellence. It is crucial that the knowledge...

GAIL POWLEY

PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY ALBERTA

That is what Technology Alberta does, and by saving their valuable time, we help Tech Entrepreneurs do more – faster, better and have more fun than when they go it alone. We know that tech entrepreneurs are on a race against time: as an innovator they need their product to...

DR. RISA RYGER

EMBRACING CHANGE FOR A VIBRANT FUTURE

In an era where change is our only constant, one woman has taken it upon herself to guide us through the shifting sands of time: Dr. Risa Ryger, a distinguished clinical psychologist, international speaker, and entrepreneur. She has dedicated her life to helping individuals and organizations navigate the often turbulent...

SINMI ADEOYE-ESENE

FOUNDER, CEO, DANIOLA & CO-FOUNDER, BIPOC FOUNDATION

As an entrepreneur and innovator, I have embarked on a transformative journey to reshape the mining and tech industry with a bold vision and unwavering determination. It is my firm belief that we have the power to create a future that goes beyond profit margins and embraces the principles of...

ANNE-MARIE HUBERT

ANNE-MARIE HUBERT

LEADER, MARCHÉ DE L’EST

La notoriété de l’écosystème d’innovation en intelligence artificielle (IA) du Québec repose sur trois grandes raisons : un bassin de talents phénoménal, des partenariats collaboratifs et un engagement marqué à l’égard du design éthique. En fait, c’est ici qu’a été lancée la déclaration de Montréal pour un développement responsable de...

JOHN WASSON

CHAIR AND CEO, ICF

When I joined ICF in 1987, I believed deeply in the power of data to help organizations make better decisions. I’ve held onto that belief as I’ve watched wave after wave of technological change reshape how institutions operate. Today, advances in AI and analytics are accelerating the pace of change...

OWEN SAGNESS

CEO, DIGITAL NOVA SCOTIA (DNS)

Introduction The digital sector is experiencing an unprecedented demand for skilled professionals, creating a significant talent gap. Traditional education pathways alone are no longer sufficient to meet this demand. In early2024, Digital Nova Scotia surveyed our members and produced the2024 Digital Nova Scotia Workforce Survey. This survey highlights a promising...

DANIEL X JOHANSSON

CSO & CO-FOUNDER, AAX BIOTECH

Some of the most meaningful innovations don’t begin with a grand plan. They begin when you hit a wall. A few years ago, we were developing a new therapeutic antibody. To really understand it, we had to figure out where it grabbed onto its target molecule—and what happened to that...

David Neff

David Neff - Thought Leader

Founder: Neff Associates

In 1987, David Neff founded Neff Associates, an award-winning, full-service marketing agency. Specializing in branding, advertising, media buying and planning, public relations and social media, Neff Associates services clients across a diverse group of industries including real estate, hospitality, tourism, technology, entertainment, retail, B2B, banking and education. As a results-driven...

DR. FRANCISCO PINTO BALSEMÃO

DR. FRANCISCO PINTO BALSEMÃO

FOUNDER OF IMPRESA

If we go back in History the invention of the wheel was a tremendous innovation. If we think about the future the spaceship that will transport human beings to a planet outside of the solar system will be a new unbelievable innovation. There are of course innovations of a smaller...

MAX BROWN

MAX BROWN

Vice President Horizon 3 Technology

Although the aerospace industry finds itself in unprecedented times, at GKN Aerospace we have much to be excited about. Over the past 12 months we have maintained an important balance, with a firm focus on our short-term priorities in response to the corona virus pandemic, alongside continued support for our...

INNOVATE® Ecosystems