Technology growth and innovation through effective scouting and successful corporate venturing initiatives.

As the technological market speeds ahead, gaining more momentum with each new breakthrough, it is critical for companies to gain a competitive advantage to solidify their position among the top innovative leaders. Capitalizing on external innovation and strategic partnerships is key to fostering strong long term growth. Through these partnerships and effective scouting companies can further disrupt the traditional innovation market and drive portfolio development.

This summit brings leading innovation, R&D and corporate venturing executives together from an array of top companies across different industries.

Key topics to be explored this year will be:

• Promoting dynamic innovation through non-traditional partnerships
• Identifiying key metrics to measure true technology success
• Maintaining innovation momentum amidst corporate evolution
• CVC vs VC = which is best for start-ups in the long term?
• Digitalization as game changing disruption

Who should attend?

The executives that will realise the greatest benefit through attendance are Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors, Heads and Managers of:

• Innovation
• Research and Development
• Corporate Venturing
• Scouting
• Open Innovation
• External partnerships & alliances
• Technology
• Science