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In this session...

As social responsibility becomes a global priority, the world's spotlight is moving to the powerful impact and potential of entrepreneurship.

We will explore new leading social innovations, challenges of solving social problems, future local and global needs, corporate responsibility, and how Pitch@Palace Australia is showcasing Australia on the global innovation map.

Highlights including Peter Ford's work with Professor Stephen Hawking, and Nev Hyman's journey from a world-class surfboard business to Housing Humanity.

What You'll Learn from This Session...

  1. An understanding of the social innovation space
  2. An understanding of the network space and support for social innovation
  3. Current and future social innovations
  4. What it takes to become a successful entrepreneur
  5. Corporate interest in the innovation space
  6. An introduction to Pitch@Palace Australia

Presented with


Speakers

Professor Alex Frino Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Strategy) University of Wollongong
Sian Chadwick Head of Marketing, Business Bank Westpac Banking Corporation
Peter Shann Ford Founder and Chairman Control Bionics
Nev Hyman CEO and Founder NevHouse Ltd
Warwick Shanks Managing Partner - Wollongong KPMG
Amy Watts Regional Talent & Culture Manager NSW & ACT AccorHotels

Event Details

Event Type Seminar

Track  Innovation