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In times of numerous challenges, how are digital transformation and economic shifts reshaping the real estate industry?   This year's EXPO REAL (Messe München) has tailored the 'Transform & Beyond' area in Hall A3 to focus on AI, smart buildings, and sustainability. With 52 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge solutions, we've crafted a comprehensive program including guided tours starting at stand A3.TB7, stages, and special areas—all designed to address the pressing issues.   And we don't waste any time. On the first day, at EXPO REAL FORUM the conference program kicks off with 'Transformation: Walk the Talk!', featuring an international industry women’s perspective and setting the tone for three days of in-depth discussions on how real changes are being implemented in the real estate industry. More in detail, this will be discussed at the TRANSFORMATION & BEYOND STAGE in Hall A3.   Day 2 shifts our focus to the synergy between traditional real estate sectors and the startup ecosystem, highlighting how embracing innovation can significantly enhance the competitive edge. The comprehensive program is offered especially at the TRANSFORMATION & BEYOND STAGE, the DECARB ARENA and the TECH TALK STAGE, all placed in Hall A3.   Among others, there is the panel “Inside Innovation – 4 examples from successful collaborations between startups & corporates” at the TRANSFORMATION & BEYOND STAGE and the comprehensive program “Remaking Cities for the new world order” at the DECARB ARENA featuring sessions like “Retrofit and Re-Use” and “Healthy Cities” with with the participation of public authorities while the TECH TALK STAGE will feature more than 40 presentations on technological innovations during the 3 days of EXPO REAL.   Join us to navigate these transformative times together.   See you at EXPO REAL!   #EXPOREAL2024 #RealEstate #Innovation #Sustainability #FutureReady

🎉 It’s a wrap! A week of inspiration and innovation at A Sustainable Tomorrow and TechBBQ 2024 🌍 What an incredible few days it’s been, starting with A Sustainable Tomorrow in Helsingborg, where we dove deep into the theme of #Dissonance - exploring the gap between knowledge and action in sustainability. We heard from brilliant speakers like Kata Nylén on how we can transform dissonance into resonance to drive real change, and youth ambassador Andreas Magnusson, who emphasized the importance of intergenerational dialogue for climate action. The future of #sustainability looks bright, with so many innovative ideas and collaborations in the pipeline. Helsingborg Innovation District and HETCH, participated in TechBBQ, deep-diving into tech, innovation and the entrepreneurship! From inspiring keynotes to networking with some of the brightest minds in the startup ecosystem, the focus on technology as a key driver of sustainable development was clear. The energy and forward-thinking solutions presented at TechBBQ are sure to leave a lasting impact on the future of tech and sustainability. These events have highlighted one clear message: innovation and sustainability must go hand in hand as we tackle the challenges of tomorrow. 💡 Looking forward to continue building on the insights and connections made! If we missed each other, feel free to reach out to us! Mindpark HETCH Parken: center för innovation Campus Helsingborg, Lunds universitet RecoLab #SustainableTomorrow #TechBBQ #Innovation #Sustainability #ClimateAction #DissonanceToResonance #TechForGood

If you saw my post a couple of weeks ago you might have guessed that I was at the Design Museum for the BSI Innovation Day and not the Barbie exhibition that was happening simultaneously…. Innovation Management is key to organisations achieving their strategic intent and turning ideas into results. As you may have guessed, there’s a standard for that in ISO 56001, and the Kitemark for Innovation Management can provide a tested framework to ensure accountability and success. Get in touch for more information. #innovationmanagement #kitemark #iso56001 #iso56002 #strategicintent

What an inspiring experience at CES Unveiled in Amsterdam! 🌟 The conversations throughout the conference were truly energizing, diving deep into what constitutes genuine innovation in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. I shared my belief that true breakthroughs arise from the synergy of multidisciplinary teams—melding scientific expertise with artistic creativity (for example). It’s at this vibrant intersection where the most transformative and actionable innovations come to life, enriching our everyday experiences. A key takeaway from our panel was the necessity for innovations to be both technologically advanced and profoundly inspiring. When we gaze into the cosmos and explore ambitious ideas, we often unearth new possibilities that pave the way for monumental advancements in technology. I was privileged to share the stage with remarkable panelists: Hans Nikol, VP of Open Innovation at Signify Bart BECKS, EISMEA Ambassador at the European Innovation Council Constantijn Van Oranje-Nassau, Special Envoy at Techleap Our thought-provoking session was expertly guided by Ivana Nikolik, Director BD EMEA at ⋮IWConnect and a member of the Forbes Business Council. Together, we emphasized the critical need for innovators to stay attuned to market trends and business dynamics. As we develop products or technologies, understanding customer needs and market demands is paramount. Moreover, the chemistry within the team driving the innovation is essential; a unified group prepared for the challenges of development can make all the difference. Lastly, we underscored the importance of selecting the right investors. The value of an investor extends far beyond financial backing; their ability to navigate obstacles and offer strategic guidance is crucial for nurturing successful initiatives. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who engaged in the discussions and contributed their valuable insights! Aliya Grig Evolwe Kosmos Foundation #AliyaGrig #TechInnovation #Entrepreneurship #Investing #EmergingTech #Amsterdam #CES2024 #CESUNVEILED #CES

What am I looking forward to at IIEX NA in Austin April 17 - 18th? https://lnkd.in/em9B7mpW For those who may be attending IIEX for the first time, IIEX’s origin story dates back over 10 years ago, with the ambition to create an exchange of ideas amongst key stakeholders and emerging talents across the entire insights ecosystem. The goal was to surface the innovations that would keep the industry vibrant and capable of delivering value to all the brands and clients we serve. It is often said that if an innovation emerged in the last decade and became a best practice, you probably saw it first at an IIEX event. What do I look forward to, specifically this year? ·     Great Speakers. As always, the sessions are expertly curated by the Greenbook content team, in themes easy to navigate based on specific areas of interest, or the dynamic speakers talking about them. I am particularly looking forward to hearing from Mark Earls, the Herdmeister, who will share his thoughts on “mental time travel”, and all things social and behavioral. But there are so many others, including not to miss presentations from partners lead by title sponsor The Logit Group, Inc. IIEX NA 2024 includes some familiar faces, many new players making their commercial entrance as well as innovative end clients. Check out sessions on AI, Sample and Data Quality, Digital Transformation, CX/UX and Behavioral Science. ·     2024 Future List honorees. This Greenbook competition annually identifies practitioners with less than 10 years of experience who have distinguished themselves through expertise and individual contributions to help the industry stay strong. Several of the '24 roster are speaking at IIEX; I have the privilege of moderating a fireside chat with two of them: Erik Fraser and Elizabeth Kadrich. Check out all the honorees https://lnkd.in/ehNpN7YZ . ·     The Insights Innovation Competition. This is a live face off in which finalists literally compete for the prestige of being recognized as true insights innovators, a cash prize and consultation services to support growth. Don’t miss the Day One presentations and the crowd-sourced voting to make YOUR selection (only open to live attendees at IIEX) for the winner. Check out the finalists (Bounce Insights, Fairgen, Listen Labs, Orchard, and Woxi)! And be sure to cast your vote! ·     Catching up and Networking. There is a “Networking Made Easy” feature at IIEX so if you are looking for me, Susan Griffin, and/or Suann Griffin (yes there are two of us!), or my good friend Matt Valle, who hosts the Rock N’ Roll Research Podcast, or William Leach, probably one of the leading experts on how to put the principles of behavioral science to work, or other attendees, we will all be easy to spot. And I am dreaming of Food Trucks! I am looking forward to Austin & IIEX, and seeing you there. If you haven’t booked a ticket yet, use my code for a discount! SUSAN30! 

Last week at our headquarters in Palma, the TravelTech Lab by HBX Group hosted the IE Master Class: "The Impact of Innovation on Company Success" by Borja Baturone Blanc, CEO UTOPYA and IE Professor, in collaboration with IE Business School and CAEB - Confederación de Asociaciones Empresariales de Baleares. HBX Group's Chief of Innovation & Public Affairs Officer, José María Pestaña Sartorius kicked off the event which welcomed IE Alumni Baleares to the Travel Tech Lab for a second time, before Borja took to the stage and shared his thoughts on the importance of innovation for the future success of companies. He provided some tips on how to implement a successful innovation strategy, from management to culture, and the people within organisations: - innovation is no longer just nice to have, it is a must for businesses to survive - it opens up new opportunities, and helps to identify potential disruptive solutions at early stages - companies should focus on three key areas for a triple impact; people, the planet and profit - when innovating, fall in love with your customers and their needs, rather than the solutions themselves Take a look... #TravelTechLab #innovation

🎤 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗵’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 – 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗯! 🎤 🌟 After kicking off our video series “Shaping the future together”, we are continuing with the perspective of a thought leader: listen to Sarah Wittlieb, the Vice President of Sales & Innovation at LabCampus, explaining the 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and answering the big question “Why Munich?”! 🌍 Collaboration is key to keeping up with all the rapid developments that are happening in the world. But collaboration shouldn’t just happen within industries – it needs to happen across industries as well! To do this, we need to connect all the different players in the ecosystem, as we are doing with the 𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗛 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠. 🤝 Sarah also explains why the 𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗛 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 plays a key role in connecting innovators, entrepreneurs and thought leaders from major industries and academia to help shape the future of AI and DeepTech in Munich. This 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 and 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 is not just about discussions and networking, but to take action in this rapidly changing economy! The MUNICH INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM Meetup took place for the first time on February 29th, 2024. Get a quick insight 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dzu2bVvK 💪 LabCampus is an 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, located at the Munich airport, where research, tech industries, startups and talents connect, create and collaborate – an important place to foster collaboration across industries! 🚀 The video series is produced in cooperation with munich business Wirtschaftsförderung. Stay tuned for 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 from all the different players in the ecosystem! munich business Wirtschaftsförderung LabCampus #MUNICHINNOVATIONECOSYSTEM #StartupHub

Big ideas, bigger connections: What I learned at Oslo Innovation Week’s amazing kickoff. Huge shoutout to Oslo Innovation Week and Mesh Oslo and the incredible organizers for an unforgettable opening night! 🙌 It was my first time attending, and I can already say—it won’t be my last! Meeting so many brilliant minds left me inspired. We live in such an exciting time where innovation is moving at breakneck speed. Think about it: A few years ago, most of us could only dream about the tech we’re using today. Now, it’s everywhere, changing industries and driving progress in ways we couldn’t have imagined. Here are my 3 takeaways from the event: ➡️Innovation sparks when great minds come together ➡️Technology is only as powerful as the people behind it ➡️Community is EVERYTHING This event was a powerful reminder that staying curious and connecting with others is key to thriving in this rapidly evolving landscape. The conversations I had yesterday only confirmed it — the future is NOW.

We are very excited to announce the second edition of Techarena Zero, an international tech and sustainability event on October 23 in Stockholm! This is our most ambitious effort to date to create a forum and platform for bringing together leaders from different industries to discuss solutions and opportunities in the sustainable transition. 700 decision makers including business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, politicians, and experts will gather to network, get inspired, and discuss ways to ZERO some of the biggest  challenges to society. The event features: ▪️ A solution-oriented stage program ▪️ Digital platform for pre-booking meetings and matchmaking ▪️ Engaging round-table discussions ▪️ Exhibition ▪️ Side events  ▪️ Networking mingle “We have seen a high demand for business driven sustainability topics on our stages and our last year's ZERO event was vastly overbooked. Therefore, we decided to make this year's event much bigger, with a clear strategy to continue growing the platform and community in the coming years.. Our goal is to showcase that there are great successes and opportunities in the shift towards ZERO. We will bring international leaders that can be learned from and inspire the participants,” says Omid Ekhlasi, CEO and Founder of Techarenan. The event is supported by the The Swedish Institute (SI), The city of Stockholm, and Teknikföretagen (Technology Industries of Sweden) amongst others. The ambition is to join forces to create one of the most relevant platforms and international arenas for sustainability and tech in Europe, and to bring together participants from different parts of the world. #sustainability #sustainbilityevent #technology #tech #techarena #sustainabledevelopment 🗓️ October 23, 2024 📍 Nacka Strand, Stockholm Secure your spot at https://lnkd.in/gwmcwfah

Sometimes when you are head down and going for it you miss things. The hardest thing for founders is to step back and start again to review everything you have done so far and what needs tweaking. For me this Innovation Retreat was an opportunity to do just that. I believe I will be taking the learnings, along with the friends I have met, on my journey to a better version of Habeo and possibly a more focused me! If you have an idea, start up or something you already have prototyped, even at MVP, if you have an existing business looking at launching a new innovative service or product then check this out. https://lnkd.in/eRyDSaG6