The Impact Innovation Summit is a 24-hour meet-up is designed to bring together global change-makers from the public sector, startup, civil society, and academia to explore innovation for the common good. The summit promises to be a platform for nurturing cross-sector collaboration, and sparking new ideas to address global challenges in local contexts.
The event, held on the 17-18th September, will run for 24 hours straight. It is an opportunity for participants to engage with leading thinkers and innovators from around the world. The Impact Innovation Summit focuses on creating the cities, lives, and world that we all aspire to by mobilizing impact networks and uniting diverse voices from across sectors.
Speakers from Across the Globe
The first set of dynamic speakers has been revealed, and they bring a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives on impact innovation:
- Chelsea Collier (USA), the founder of DigiCity and now at the University of Texas at Austin, is at the forefront of exploring how technology, policy, and social impact intersect. Her work aims to shape the future of smart cities and innovative public policies.
- Fábio Duarte (BRA/USA), Principal Research Scientist at MIT’s Senseable City Lab, is pioneering new approaches to data analysis that help businesses thrive in local markets while measuring their impact on a global scale.
- Daria “Dasha” Krivonos (DK), CEO of the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies, has a keen focus on ‘megatrends’ — the forces that shape our future — and is well-versed in evaluating societal impacts. Her experience includes steering Enterprise Risk Management at Maersk.
- Thomas Osdoba (CAN/ESP), Managing Director at NetZeroCities, brings a broad understanding of sustainability innovation across sectors. He will lead discussions on mission-oriented innovation and how uniting efforts from public and private sectors can drive real change toward a net-zero future.
A Local Context with Global Insights
The Impact Innovation Summit aims to inspire attendees by providing a space for dialogue, learning, and sharing of transformative stories. With representatives from various sectors participating, the summit is an excellent opportunity to network and collaborate on solutions for pressing global issues. All speakers will be present for the full 24 hours, making it a unique and immersive experience for attendees.
The event is co-created by numerous organizations, including key players in the innovation space such as Mindpark, RecoLab, AI Sweden, Innovation Pioneers and many more. The summit will take place in Helsingborg, a city known for its forward-thinking approach to urban development and sustainability.
More info and tickets: impactinnovationsummit.com
