SA 2nd National Innovation Summit - Innovation by design

INNOVATE your company's FUTURE!

INNOVATION NOT GUILTY of Armed Robbery and Perjury!

Such was the verdict handed down during the INNOVATION ON TRIAL held at
Emperor's Palace in October 2008. However, in mitigation of this verdict
the 'jury' (made up of conference delegates), was unanimous in agreeing that
successful innovation cannot happen without proper innovation management
systems and processes.

Opened by the Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, Derek Hanekom, the
2008 summit set the stage for annual national deliberations on innovation and its place in the South African business, academic and government environments, in order for our country to become more competitive, boost economic growth and address social issues such as job creation and poverty.

This year’s "INNOVATION BY DESIGN" event is chaired by Ruda Landman, who will direct interviews and discussions in a simulated television recording studio environment. The 2009 event brings together some of our country's foremost minds, who will be presenting on how, with proper design and purpose, innovation can produce the required results companies need, based on their own culture and business landscape. 

In addition to the presentations, CEOs, Government representatives, Innovation leaders and other delegates will participate in a variety of workshops, which will empower them to not only use innovation as a tool in planning and delivering their organisation's future, but will also leave them with a range of frameworks and models to better manage key aspects of their innovation effort.

SA's 2nd National Innovation Summit "INNOVATION BY DESIGN...innovate for your future with a purpose", will be hosted at the Maropeng Conference Centre,
nestled in the award-winning world heritage site, Cradle of Humankind on
18th and 19th August. For more information visit www.innovationsummit.co.za
Interview requests can be directed at Helena Gabriels on 021 7612020 or email info@emhouse.co.za.