Innovation in a Hybrid World #MCIW2022
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Originally presented at Melbourne Connect Innovation Week DIF2022 - 7 September
How we work has changed, with millions of people seeking a new work-life balance. But how do we innovate in a hybrid world? Innovation is often seen as synonymous with technology, but true innovation puts people at the heart of change. So how do we best embrace these changes? How do we bring people together to create, collaborate and innovate in meaningful ways when we’re no longer in the same room?
Join us as we explore ways to harness connection and co-creation in a hybrid world. Hear from a variety of perspectives as our expert panel discusses the pros and cons, challenges and benefits of virtual interaction when innovating.
This panel discussion will be facilitated by the UST Innovation Lab. Click here to learn more about UST
Speaker Details:
Agnes Misiurny – Panel Host – Director Innovation Consulting at UST
A seasoned Design Thinker, with a global background in Experience Design, Product Management and startups, Agnes consults to organisations on sustainable innovation operating models. She also runs the UST Innovation Lab at Melbourne Connect.
Professor Colin McLeod – Director of the Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre (MEC), Professor in the Faculty of Business & Economics at the University of Melbourne
MEC runs accelerators for university students and alumni as well as programmes for academic researchers and doctoral students who are looking to turn their research into impact. Colin is also a member of the Investment Committee for the University’s new Genesis pre seed investment fund, launched in conjunction with the Breakthrough Fund Victoria.
Colin holds a BA, MBA, and PhD, all from the University of Melbourne. His PhD examined the role of technology partnerships in the successful commercialisation of deep tech ventures. He has also held appointments as a Visiting Fellow at the Haas School of Business at the University of California – Berkeley and the Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge.
Colin has had an active role (founder, director, or investor) in about 20 new ventures that have raised over $100 million in investment and a long career as a director of public and private companies. Colin was also a member of the Executive Committee that raised almost $200 million to construct the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre at the Austin Hospital.
Craig Stephen – Vice President, Project Services for APAC, InEight
Craig Stephens leads a talented team of construction-industry experts who partner with InEight customers to improve how they deliver their capital projects. His passion is to unlock the power of data to transform the way that major projects are planned, executed and handed over.
While technology is a key enabler, the transformational aspects of it can impact people heavily. Craig’s experience with delivering these types of projects around the world enables him to guide his teams and customers, ensuring that all stakeholders come through changes positively equipped to drive their businesses forward using that technology.
The nature of Craig’s role has seen him partner with leading companies across banking and finance, government, mining and engineering, fast-moving consumer goods, pharmaceuticals and professional services sectors. He has led teams and delivered projects in over 40 countries, feeding his cultural and geographic curiosity. Through it all, Craig has learned that the fundamentals of business and people remain broadly constant regardless of language or location.
Stephanie Wan – Associate Partner at ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects
Stephanie is an educational design specialist, mentor and leader at ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects, an interdisciplinary design practice of 190 people that is certified carbon neutral, Climate Active, and Australia’s largest architectural BCorp (a global network of 4000+ businesses in 77 countries balancing people, planet, profit and purpose). Strategic and empathetic, Stephanie and her award-winning team collaborate with schools to create engaging, inclusive, learner-centric environments. She has spoken at numerous industry events and recently led a Design Thesis Studio at the Melbourne School of Design.
MELBOURNE CONNECT INNOVATION WEEK 2022
A five-day innovation festival delivered by the Melbourne Connect community.
This year’s Melbourne Connect Innovation Week, presented in partnership with Telstra, brings together the expertise of The University of Melbourne, industry, and government in Australia’s leading innovation precinct to unlock new and groundbreaking solutions to some of society’s biggest challenges.
Connect with a community of researchers, industry experts, startups, students, and creatives, and discover more than 30 events over five days. Running from 5 to 9 September, events will span from panel discussions and pitches, to workshops and demonstrations and a whole lot more.
Powered by The University of Melbourne and developed in partnership with a consortium led by Lendlease, Melbourne Connect brings together world-class researchers, government, industry, entrepreneurs and higher-degree students in a purpose-built innovation precinct right in the heart of Carlton.
The first three days overlapped with the DIF2022 Festival and we feature some of these sessions here on-demand.