Glen Raven is expanding its corporate campus with plans to complete construction in time for the 2017 Innovation Summit. Paige Mullis, director of concept development at Glen Raven, sees this as an opportunity to look back at past Innovation Summit successes and use those examples to augment nest year’s range of speakers and presenters.
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NASA’s Innovation Isn’t Limited to Outer Space
While NASA still studies space research and exploration, they also look closely at what’s happening on and inside the earth. They’re currently using climatology to examine and understand environmental issues and develop solutions, says Steve Gaddis of NASA.
Existing Companies Need to Transform to Meet Consumer Expectations
New processes and customer experiences are shifting consumer expectations. Legacy businesses need to alter their approach toward customer interactions to mirror disruptive companies like Uber or Airbnb if they want to stay relevant, says Michael Koziol of HUGE, Inc.
Looking at Innovation Through the Lens of Ecological Economics Helps Set Goals
Anica Landreneau of HOK uses the model of ecological economics to connect the economy with nature. It involves the principal of ‘back-casting’ – looking backwards at past trends to inform future goals and action – rather than trying to incrementally improve performance.
Will We Make it to Mars?
Yes, says Steve Gaddis of NASA. Whether it’s achieved by NASA or a commercial industry company, current technology could land the first robotic spacecraft on the red planet as early as 2018.
Working Backward to Move Forward
Most companies can successfully bring a product to market, says Cary Strickland of RTI International. But how do they find the right idea in the first place? By considering the expected outcome of the innovative effort, companies can work backward to determine the appropriate product or solution.
Consumer Companies Need to Evolve and Innovate to Stay Relevant
Consumer companies are on the cusp of a new future in which increased digital presence and data-driven tactics are essential. According to Derek Fridland and Michael Koziol of HUGE, Inc., companies should start using data now to optimize all areas of their business.
Collaboration Leads to Improved Design
How can collaboration elevate design? Dror Benshetrit of Studio Dror discusses how his company utilizes experts in various disciplines outside their field of expertise to improve the creative process and bring projects to life.
Virtual Reality Will Soon Make Way for Augmented Reality
Taron Lizagub of Knoxlabs, Inc. believes that virtual reality is only the beginning. He envisions a future where virtual reality elements are intermixed with the world around us in an augmented reality.
Innovation Empowers Employees and Customers
Data is often applied to focus on end users. But what about employees? Using data through wearables can help make jobs smarter and streamlined, make customer interactions more personal and ongoing, says Derek Fridland of HUGE, Inc.
