Innovation
Crisis

Nov 23-27, 2020 | CONEXKT DAYS

Sion CH • Vancouver CA • Zurich CH • Abbotsford CA • Beijing CN • San Francisco US

Join us on a learning journey

Our team is looking forward to hosting the first Conexkt Days series. Through short insightful presentations (20min), followed by Q&As (30min), selected team members will share their reflections on the state of innovation, in conversation with a keynote speaker.

These educational and interactive sessions will provide entrepreneurs, innovators, scientists, policymakers, and those interested in these topics an opportunity to attend, ask questions, and connect with other thought leaders. We will give tools to help you innovate and grow amidst these ever-changing environments.

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Program

MON, Nov 23

20:30 pm CET
11:30 am PST

Designing Innovation Ecosystems
Dr. Johann Roduit, Architect of Opportunities at Conexkt
Katerina Anastasiadis, Executive Director at Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce
Gavin Dew, Chief Strategic Advisor, Abbotsford Tech District

MON, Nov 23

21:30 pm CET
12:30 pm PST

Creativity in the Midst of a Crisis
Bonny Yu, Designer of Engagement at Conexkt
Pascal Viglino, Artistic director of Klangbox and Founder of Dans l’Jardin

TUEs, Nov 24

20:30 pm CET
11:30 am PST

Building Sustainable Public Relations
Darcy Christen, Designer of Clarity at Conexkt
Perrine Huber, Head of Brand & Communication at swissnex San Francisco

WED, Nov 25

20:30 pm CET
11:30 am PST

Unleashing the Potential of Place Branding
Dr. Renaud Vuignier, Wizard of Strategy at Conexkt
Dr. Heather Skinner, Place Branding Expert at the Institute of Place Management

WED, Nov 25

21:30 pm CET
12:30 pm PST

Demystifying Artificial Intelligence for Business
Eliane Maalouf, Intelligence Engineer at Conexkt
Daniel Hladky, Sr. Partner Manager Central Europe at Dataiku

THURS, Nov 26

20:30 pm CET
11:30 am PST

The Future of Work
Alexandre Luyet, Growth Guru at Conexkt
Neil Beecroft, Founder of PuraWorka

THURS, Nov 26

21:30 pm CET
12:30 pm PST

Ethics & Innovation
Lea Strohm, Innovation ethicist at ethix - Lab for Innovation Ethics
Jordan Eshpeter, Director of Strategy at Invoke Digital; MA student in the School of Interactive Arts and Technology, Simon Fraser University

FRI, Nov 27

20:30 pm CET
11:30 am PST

Building Digital Communities
Emilie Dellecker, Creator of Magic at Conexkt
Corey Nobile, Founder of Impact Snacks

FRI, Nov 27

21:30 pm CET
12:30 pm PST

The Future of Food
Natasha Wainwright, Founder of Gingersnap Digital
Joshua Vanderheide, Founder of Field House Brewing Co. and East Abby Hospitality Group

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What can you expect?

Interactive learning with experts

Short insightful presentations on the state of innovation
Speaker expertise spans from the arts to economic development and entrepreneurship
Tools to help you innovate and grow in the midst of ever-changing and challenging environments

Deeper connections

Foster community connections and network with like-minded attendees/fellow entrepreneurs and social innovators, scientists and storytellers
Join the series to share and get feedback on your own insights and ideas