Line-up
Peter Hinssen
Flemish Author of The New Normal Wed 16, 11:05 - 11:25
According to Peter Hinssen we’re (only/already) halfway through the digital evolution. He states that digital is the new normal in business and society. So what more can we expect? Peter will give you his perspective on our near, digital future.
Peter talks about consumer adoption of technology , the impact of the networked digital society, and the fusion between business and IT . If you...
Koen Vanmechelen
The Cosmopolitan Chicken Project Wed 16, 11:25 - 11:45
During his lecture, Koen Vanmechelen explains the Cosmopolitan Chicken Project , introducing the listener to a world characterized by a symbiosis between art, science, philosophy, politics and ethics. A new way of reflecting on existential questions of individual identity and life, touching contemporary and future issues relating toglobalization, racism, genetic modification and cloning. Further, he'll introduce 'the...
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Bart Becks
Can crowdsourcing be the start of an alternate model to empower the creative industry, and startup ventures in general? Thu 17, 16:08 - 16:23
SonicAngel was built with the ambition to unleash creative music talent based on the power of the crowds.
By involving fans in every step of the music process, emerging artists have the opportunity to be discovered, financed and released based on levering the strength of social media, direct to fan methods and leveraging the strength of individuals willing to make a difference.
More generally, crowdsourcing...
Pattie Maes
Associate Professor in MIT's Program in Media, Arts and Sciences Thu 17, 11:05 - 11:25
Pattie Maes, an associate professor at MIT and internationally honored with several awards, is a Belgian at the top of the technological evolution. She will show, live on stage , where her technology - labeled by TED as ' the sixth sense' - will bring us in the next few years. Think Tom Cruise in Minority Report . Only this session takes place in the real world.
Hannah McBain
How to Overcome Organisational Barriers to Innovation and Creativity Thu 17, 11:25 - 11:45
Have you ever found it hard to change people's behaviour in your organisation ? Or to change directions of a department or company? Then Hannah McBain is your pilot in the storm. She will tell you h ow to overcome heavy organisational barriers to innovation and creativity .
Professor Jamie Anderson
Author of The Fine art of Success and Professor Strategy, Innovation and Creativity at Antwerp Management School Thu 17, 11:30 - 11:50
His research and teaching focuses on strategy , innovation and creativity , but he is just as likely to talk about Lady Gaga, Madonna, Picasso or Damien Hirst as he is to discuss Steve Jobs, Jack Welch or Richard Branson. Jamie is an award winning case author and directs a series of case writing workshops at the European Case Clearing House (ECCH).
Serge de Gheldere
Towards a sustainable and profitable low carbon economy Tue 16, 16:08 - 16:23
We are living today in the most important period since mankind came into existence. For decades we have been running our planet like a business in liquidation; we need to reinvent capitalism. Serge will show you some exciting stories about the restorative economy: being a factor 10 more efficient with energy and resources is a choice for a more attractive, affordable, profitable and comfortable future.
