The future of industrial combustion engines is changing due to external environmental pressures. What does this mean for the automotive and industrial industries? What will be the overall impact of these technological advancements?
We discussed the strategy shift from the traditional combustion engine industries using heating and cooling fluid systems, to a more environmental approach. We took a look at the future effects if these industries don't change, and how they have the opportunity to find new sources of power through renewable and sustainable energy initiatives.
Becoming a Lean Organization
How does lean innovation have an impact on your business? Are you looking externally to see how other factors and forces might be preventing you from potential opportunities?
Peter is a serial entrepreneur, Forbes contributor, LinkedIn Influencer, best-selling author and one of the most sought-after thought leaders on organizing for the Day After Tomorrow, radical innovation, leadership and the impact of all things digital on society and business. He has given numerous keynote speeches around the world, among which those for Google Think Performance, Nimbus Ninety, Gartner, NEXT Berlin, Tedx, PayPal, MasterCard, Microsoft, CIO City, SAS, Accenture and Apple. He lectures at renowned business schools like the London Business School, the MIT Sloan School of Management and the Paul Merage School of Business at UC Irvine.
More about PeterPeter discussed the 'new normal', vuca world, and the value of continuous learning.
Jeroen discussed the upcoming trends within the automotive market and how he chose to completely overhaul his business.
Yoav Nir is the author of the book Game-changing Innovation and will explain us more about the lean start-up method and how he implemented this during his carreer at Barco, Yofi consulting and The Skein Company. Already in 1997, he was involved in VR projects from Barco, so we can call him a real pioneer in Virtual and Augmented reality. Yoav was the co-inventor from ClickShare.
More about YoavYoav discussed the three types of innovation, focusing on various problem solutions and product market fits + customer discovery and customer validation.
How can having a focus on customer centricity and AI benefit you?
What drives your ecosystem? How can you sustain innovation that is good for your business and the planet?
Matthias De Clercq started as Chief Commercial Officer at nexxworks, and then moved out to become Chief Operations Officer.
Before that, Matthias had been working at Coolblue for the past 7 years, of which the last two years as head of Coolblue Belgium. During that period, the e-commerce company experienced a steep growth. Among other things, Matthias has helped launch "CoolblueBezorgt" in Belgium, Coolblue moved into a new head office and the first steps were taken in Francophone Belgium. When Matthias started as manager of the Belgian division, Coolblue had 100 employees in the country. Now, this number is well over 350. With this experience, Matthias takes up the challenge to support the ambitious growth plans of nexxworks.
During his 7 years at Coolblue, he learned the importance of customer focus and how technology contributes to this.
More about MatthiasMatthias talked about customer centricity with a focus on B2B.
Leen is an Innovation Biologist, Sustainability Transitions Expert, Writer and Founder of Studio Transitio. Leen Gorissen, PhD in Biology, works with companies, governments and organisations to help them ‘think outside’ - not only out-of-the-box but also out in nature - and ‘create regenerative value’ – doing well by doing good. Because nature's R&D is 3.8 billion years ahead of ours. Many organisms have already solved the challenges we are grappling with but with far greater economy of means and creativity of design. One that taps the power of limits and withstands generations of change and disruption.
More about LeenLeen introduced the concept of ecosystem thinking and importance of biomimicry.
Robovision- experience in deep learning and digital strategy across industries
More about DaanRobovision discussed how they develop solutions for various industries such as agriculture, production facilities, medical applications etc. They are very hands-on and focused on today's possibilities.
What opportunities do Big data and AI present us with in the future?
Industry 4.0 & Ecosystem Thinking
Are we prepared for the fourth industrial revolution?
CEO CREAX- systematic innovation and offers a unique approach and innovation services
More about MatthieuWhat can we expect from the next technological evolution?
Do we really have an energy problem?
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