Effectively manage your innovation processes, from selecting the right idea to develop, to creating a culture of innovation across multiple locations, whilst not only continuing to deliver breakthrough innovation in mature markets but capitalising on emerging markets to ensure success
The past few years have seen innovators working in challenging times. Facing increased scrutiny from senior management, reduced budgets, saturated markets and informed and savvy consumers, it has never been so important to ensure that any new innovations provide value for money and meet the growing demands of your customers. Failure to succeed in this can be catastrophic. So what do you as an innovator need to know today? And what can you do to ensure your success?
During our research with leading innovation practitioners, we asked the question:
What are the key issues you are facing with regards to your innovation strategy in the current climate?
And we got the same answers over and over again.
• How do you successfully create a culture of innovation?
• What tools and techniques can be used to fine-tune the innovation process in order
to reduce costs?
• Is open innovation really the wonder solution it is often portrayed as? And how do you
know when to employ it and who to partner with?
• What will be the future mega-trends, and how can you effectively tailor your innovations
towards them?
• Which is the best strategy for innovating both in and for emerging markets?
• How do you ensure that you continue to win the value proposition through innovation in
mature and saturated markets?
BREAKTHROUGH INNOVATION 2013
Breakthrough Innovation 2013, our 5th annual innovation conference will bring together some of the world’s leading innovation professionals to help you answer these questions.
VIEW PROGRAMME
http://www.connecting-group.com/recursos/documents/BI13-PROGRAMME.pdf
Unlike other events where you may find yourself being outnumbered by consultants and solution providers constantly trying to sell you their latest products and services, Breakthrough Innovation 2013 is firmly focused on networking, knowledge exchange and benchmarking.
We understand that your time is precious, and so we have designed the event to ensure that you get the most out of your two days with us. With a variety of session formats, from traditional case studies, to fast-paced speed sessions, panel debates and interactive discussions, this two day conference will guarantee to give you concrete solutions which you can take back to the office with you, as well as help you forge new partnerships for future collaboration.
REGISTRATION
The earlier you register for Breakthrough Innovation 2013, the more you can save, providing you with better value for money and a higher return on investment. To view pricing information and confirm your participation, please download the registration form:
http://www.connecting-group.com/recursos/documents/BI13-REGFORM.doc
CONNECT WITH YOUR PEERS AND JOIN THE DISCUSSION
At Connecting Group, we feel that networking with your peers should extend beyond the conference. Around each of our events we build an online community where you can share knowledge and discuss industry developments with your peers. To become a part of this community and start debating with other innovations professionals, please feel free to join our LinkedIn Innovation Group:
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1162267&trk=hb_side_g
In addition to this, we will also be posting regular event updates on our Twitter account @cnnctnggroup.
To keep yourself up-to-date with event and industry news, follow the official conference hashtag #cginno