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Parallel to the general program 4 Dynamic Dialogue sessions are scheduled.
A Dynamic Dialogue is an interactive session around a pre-defined theme. During these parallel sessions we bring together experts in these fields. Objectives: (1) to exchange best practices from different regions and (2) to define possible future DC projects.
Dynamic dialogue 1 - Sustainable develoment of a region
Conference day 1 | 19th of November 11:30 -13:00; 15:00 -16:30
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Sustainable development is the challenge from a global to a local scale. Over the last years, different initiatives have been developed on a regional scale. These are presented starting with the keynote from Alex Steffen on the numerous initiatives which show that a sustainable future is a growing reality. This is further demonstrated during the session by the networks and clusters created by regions. Strengths and lessons learned from these regional initiatives will be demonstrated and discussed. This will be supplemented with a debate on one of the main challenges for the future, how to upscale the present thematically focussed clusters and networks (environment charters, energy efficiency networks, cleantech clusters, …), towards global sustainable networks. A micro-level perspective on these initiatives will be offered from a global player (Nike) together with a view on its own activities.
Moderator
Dirk Le Roy
Founder and Managing Director Sustenuto - Flanders
Experts
Alex Steffen
Co-founder and editor of WorldChanging.com
general programme: speech from 11:30 – 11:50
Veit Haug
Director of the Stuttgart Region Economic Development Corporation – Baden-Württemberg
Kurt Weissenbach
Chairman of the board Modell Hohenlohe – Baden-Württemberg
Akshay Heblikar
Chairman Eco-Watch – Karnataka
Bert Stevens
Operations Director Nike – Flanders
Dynamic dialogue 2 - How can governements stimulate entrepreneurial creativity in companies and sme’s?
Conference day 1 | 19th of November 11:30 -13:00; 15:00 -16:30
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Entrepreneurial creativity is defined as the ability of companies to come up with new initiatives in processes, marketing, human resources, etc. In this parallel session best practices in how a government can stimulate creativity towards companies and SMEs will be discussed.
Moderator
Philip Vanneste
Manager of Innovatiecentrum – West-Vlaanderen – Flanders
Experts
David Hermanns
Managing Director Cyber Forum e.V. – Baden-Württemberg
Klaus Haasis
MFG Baden-Württemberg mbH, Public Innovation Agency for IT and Media – Baden-Württemberg
James B Johnston
Lecturor University of the West of Scotland – Scotland
Xavier Ferras
Director of the Business Innovation Centre, ACCIO – Catalunya
Montserrat Basora
Director of Entrepreneurship of Barcelona Activa – Catalunya
Former Governor David Walters
President Walters Power International, LLC – Oklahoma
Dynamic dialogue 3 - Stimulating creativity and entrepreneurship in education
Conference day 2 | 20th of November 11:30 -13:00; 15:00 -16:30
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Brussels, 31 March 2008 - “Europe needs to boost its capacity for creativity and innovation for both social and economic reasons. That is why the Commission has today adopted a proposal to declare 2009 the European Year of Creativity and Innovation. The decision will be taken later this year by the Council and the European Parliament. The modern world puts emphasis on better use of knowledge and rapid innovation. It therefore requires a broadening of the creative skills base involving the whole population. In particular, there is a need for skills and competences that enable people to embrace change as an opportunity and to be open to new ideas in a culturally diverse, knowledge-based society. Education and training are determining factors in this. In this dynamic dialog session experts from whole over the world will give an insight into how creativity and entrepreneurship is promoted into education in their region.
Moderator
Dr Don Betz
President, Northeastern State University – Oklahoma
Experts
Markus Leiber
CEO Naturtalente Stiftung – Baden Württemberg
Luc Van Praet
Coordinator Proeftuinen – Flanders
Prof. Khincha
Vice Chancellor of the Technical University, entreprenuership cell - Karnataka
Michel Venne
Institut du Nouveau Monde – Québec
Jean Hendrickson
Oklahoma A+ Schools – Oklahoma
Jean-Pierre Filiâtre
CEO Aditec Pas-de-Calais – CEEI – Nord-Pas de Calais
Dynamic dialogue 4 - Design as an engine for innovation.
Conference day 2 | 20th of November 11:30 -13:00; 15:00 -16:30
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“Design is the engine that can transform a company into a powerhouse of nonstop innovation,” writes Neumeier of Business Week. “Until now, companies have used design as a beauty station for identities and communications, or as the last stop in a product launch. Never has it been used for its potential to create rule-bending innovation across the board. Meanwhile, the public is developing a healthy appetite for all things design.” In this session experts will give an insight into the potential use of design in a business environment, into how science and design can be combined in a creative way, and into sustainable design concepts.
Moderator
Ingrid Vandenhoudt
Design Flanders
Experts
Stefan Lippert
General Manager Industrial PDD GmbH&Co KG – Baden-Württemberg
Diane Duhamel
Commissaire au Design, Design Montreal – Québec
Emanuele Carpanzano
Research Manager CNR Fashion and Footwear – Lombardia
Alessandra Ginelli
Director Reindustria – Agenzia Cremona sviluppo Scrl – Lombardia
David Robson
Head of Energy and Environmental Foresight Scottish Government – Scotland
John Sweeney
Lecturer University Pforzheim, Transportation Design Department – Baden-Württemberg
Philippe Delvigne
Head & Founder of the Institut Supérieur de Design (Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Valenciennes) – Nord-Pas de Calais
