Converge. Create. Transform
JUNE 2024
MUMBAI
26TH JUNE 2024
Sahara Star, MUMBAI
Roundtables and one to one networking sessions.
Share your innovation story; case studies; presentations.
Quality panel discussions addressing the needs of the industry.
Bring your product or services
to the floor
Get answers to your questions and shape the pathway for future innovations
Visibility and recognition of your innovative efforts and initiatives
Overview
Innovation is the lifeblood of organizational growth and sustainability in today’s business landscape. It goes beyond adopting the latest technologies; it’s about creating an environment that fosters continuous improvement and creativity. Businesses that prioritize innovation in their processes consistently outpace their competitors, driving financial success and maintaining agility in a volatile market.
In an era marked by risk and uncertainty, investing in innovation and research and development (R&D) is crucial for business resilience. Effective innovation involves implementing the best business practices and ideas, leading to long-term economic growth and success.
By prioritizing innovation and fostering a culture of experimentation and learning, organizations can unlock their full potential and achieve sustainable success in the long run. Noteworthy examples of innovative practices in Indian organizations include Tata Group’s diverse R&D efforts, Infosys’s utilization of emerging technologies, Biocon’s advancements in biopharmaceuticals, and Mahindra & Mahindra’s innovation across sectors.
Embracing innovation is essential for organizations to remain competitive, achieve sustainable growth, and contribute to the broader economic landscape. Looking ahead to 2024, Harvard Business Review identifies nine key workplace trends, including innovative benefit offerings, AI-driven workforce opportunities, and the normalization of four-day workweeks. Additionally, there’s a focus on conflict resolution skills for managers, governance for AI integration, skills-based hiring, climate change protection as an employee benefit, prioritization of diversity and inclusion, and the acceptance of nontraditional career paths. These trends underscore the imperative for organizations to adapt and remain competitive and inclusive in a rapidly changing environment.
About The Summit
With the goal of unleashing new discoveries in the innovation world within organisations, we are gearing up for the 2nd Edition of ET Now Global Innovation Network Summit 2024 one day conference. As leaders turn their attention to the year ahead, we wanted to take a moment to look at the global landscape and explore some of the key questions and pressing issues impacting organisations, as well as look at what they should be doing to optimize their innovations for enhanced services and products.
Aiming to bring together though leaders, experts, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and other stakeholders to explore and discuss emerging trends, best practices, challenges, and opportunities in innovation. The 2nd Edition of Global Innovation Network Summit 2024 serves as a platform for sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and catalysing positive change and addressing pressing challenges.
The platform will act as a powerful forum to accelerate a new kind of organisation where – Innovation is the driving force behind the growth and success of a company while maintaining purpose, ethics, and sustainable progress.
Best Organisations in Innovation Coffee Table Book
Having successfully covered the Brand stories in specific sectors such as BFSI, Education, Healthcare, FMCG, Technology, Lifestyle and Luxury and much more, ET Edge now looks to acknowledge, and recognize organisations which are constantly re-inventing themselves to achieve more agility and success through our latest coffee table book from across sectors in this umbrella book “ Best Organisations in Innovation Coffee Table Book 2024″.
The coffee table book will showcase the stories, journeys, and achievements of organisation’s who have made a significant impact in the business world and beyond. This book will aim to inspire, inform, and celebrate innovation, and commitment to positive change demonstrated by these exceptional companies. This coveted book featuring the top organisations of the country will be launched at the 2nd Edition of Global Innovation Network Summit 2024.
Selection Criteria
The organization's commitment to fostering a culture of innovation from top leadership down to all levels of the organization.
The organization's approach to innovation across its operations, including product development, service delivery, business processes, and customer engagement. Consider the adoption of innovative methodologies, such as design thinking, agile development, and lean startup principles.
Measure the tangible outcomes and impact of the organization's innovation efforts. Look for evidence of successful innovation projects, new products or services launched, improvements in operational efficiency, cost savings, revenue growth, market share gains, and customer satisfaction ratings.
Impact of the innovation on the organisation/industry.
Assess the organization's ability to collaborate with external partners, including customers, suppliers, research institutions, startups, and other organizations.
Review the organization's investment in R&D and innovation activities.
Examine the organization's agility and ability to adapt to changing market conditions, technological advancements, and disruptive trends.
Any other notable achievements (awards/accolades/member of notable industry associations)
Adaptability and Agility: Company that have quickly adapted to market changes, new technologies, when needed.
The organization's commitment to fostering a culture of innovation from top leadership down to all levels of the organization.
The organization's approach to innovation across its operations, including product development, service delivery, business processes, and customer engagement. Consider the adoption of innovative methodologies, such as design thinking, agile development, and lean startup principles.
Sustainability Practices and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility): Company should have commitment to operate in an ethical and sustainable manner, contributing to economic development, improving the quality of life of its workforce, their families, the local community, and society at large.
Assess the level of employee engagement and involvement in innovation activities.
Adaptability and Agility: Company that have quickly adapted to market changes, new technologies, when needed.
Measure the tangible outcomes and impact of the organization's innovation efforts. Look for evidence of successful innovation projects, new products or services launched, improvements in operational efficiency, cost savings, revenue growth, market share gains, and customer satisfaction ratings.
Selection Process
The success stories of these businesses will also be featured in Best Organisations in Innovation Coffee Table Book 2024.
Organisations can also self-nominate by completing an online application form on the event website.
This will be followed by a rigorous evaluation process by ET Edge Insights Editors who will analyse organisations based on the parameters and the self-nominations received.
Based on the research, these organisations will be shortlisted and felicitated at Best Organisations in Innovation Conclave.
A panel of editors, representing ET Edge Insights, conducted research considering certain parameters like an organisation’s contribution to innovation & growth, promoting ideas, leading profitability among other notable achievements.
Innovation trends for 2024 and beyond
AI and blockchain for innovation
Disruptive Business models and the strategies to be followed for innovation
Sustainable Innovation
Innovation in workforce
Entrepreneurship and Startup Ecosystems
IoT Security in the Era of 5G
Innovative Finance
Objectives
Identify the latest innovations transforming organizations across various industries.
Delve into emerging technologies and methodologies driving organizational innovation.
Learn from the experts, examine, and apply how thought leadership championing innovation and driving organizational change.
Deliver your business ideas and products catering the needs of industries innovation process.
Identify and formulate policies that encourage innovation, employee satisfaction, research and development.
Celebrate your achievements in innovation through awards, success stories and showcases.
Be the motivator for your industry peers, inspire and motivate individuals and organisations to embrace innovation, think creatively and be in the competition.
Target Audience
Chief business officers, CEO’S, CTO’S, COO’S, Chief strategy officers
R&D Professionals, chief innovation officers, chief marketing officers
AI Heads, analysts, chief data officers
Government officials, policymakers, representatives from regulatory bodies who understand the adoption of innovation in infrastructure.
Industries
Previous Year Highlights
Hours of digital content,workshops & side-events
Industry experts, students, and enthusiasts
Digital experts, instructors and panelists for our side-events
Advisory Board
Speakers
Vice President, OpenBlue India Software Engineering and APAC Solutions,
Board Member - JCIPL
Executive Leader, Global Advanced Design Tools and Engineering Sciences, GE Aerospace - India
Former CIO & Director of Board, AMTZ - Niti Ayog and Department of Science & Technology
Government of India
Agenda
09:00 – 10:00 |
Registration |
10:00 – 10:05 |
Welcome Address |
10:05 – 10:20 |
Keynote address- Innovation Momentum: Propelling Progress, Busting Bottlenecks! |
10:20 – 11:05 |
Inaugural Panel discussion- Fostering Interdisciplinary Innovation: Uniting Changemakers Through Interactive Collaboration Panel Pointers
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11:05 – 11:35 |
Fireside chat- Real-Time Insights: Exploring GenAI Capabilities from a Business Growth Perspective This Fireside Chat will explore GenAI's impact on business growth. Our experts will discuss practical applications, predictive analytics, customer engagement optimization, and decision-making processes. Join us for actionable insights on leveraging GenAI for future success. Panel Pointers
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11:35 – 12:20 |
Panel discussion- Beyond Boundaries: Exploring Hyper-Automation's Impact on Innovative Businesses Panel Pointers
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12:20 – 12:45 |
Fireside Chat - Aligning Innovation and Sales: Propelling Growth from Idea to Market Success In this fireside chat we delve on how to Innovate to dominate In today's dynamic business landscape, the fusion of innovation and sales is critical for driving sustainable growth and market success. This discussion will explore strategies and best practices for seamlessly integrating innovation into the sales process, from conceptualization to market penetration. Join us as we unravel the synergy between innovation and sales and uncover the path to unlocking business growth and market success. Panel Pointers
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12:45 – 13:00 |
In Conversation - Ethics and the Future of Innovation Session Pointers
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13:00 – 14:00 |
Networking Lunch |
14:00 – 14:45 |
Panel Discussion - Navigating Technological Disruption: Driving Business Transformation Through Design and Systems Thinking, Change Management, and Cultural Evolution Panel Pointers
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14:45 – 15:05 |
Special Address - Humanity-Centric Innovation: Insights from Real-World Practice In this special address, the esteemed speaker will share invaluable insights drawn from real-world practice on humanity-centric innovation. Delving into practical examples and case studies, the speaker will illuminate the significance of putting human values at the forefront of innovation efforts. Through engaging anecdotes and thoughtful analysis, attendees will gain actionable perspectives on how to drive innovation that truly serves and uplifts humanity. |
15:05 – 15:25 |
Chief Guest Address- Investing in Innovation: Policies and Initiatives to Foster a Thriving Ecosystem |
15:25 – 16:00 |
Felicitation |
16:00 – 16:05 |
Closing Remarks |
*Disclaimer: The agenda displayed on this page is subject to change without prior notice. Please check back regularly for updates.
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