What is this event about?

 

Welcome to INSPIRE Netherlands 2023, an event organized by HYPE Innovation at the BrabantNEXT Innovation Hub - the innovation arm at the Province of Noord Brabant.
 
The aim of this event is to learn, share, network and collectively advance our joint understanding of innovation in action. Whether it's crisis kicking us unceremoniously out of the box, or a planned strategic refresh, there's lots of reasons to put structure and predictability around making innovation happen. On November 15, we'll spend time looking at the WHAT, HOW and especially WHY dimensions of innovation management. Join us for a day of discovery and new connections!

 

What will we discuss?

 

The main theme of our very first INSPIRE Forum in The Netherlands is "Why do we innovate, anyway"? The event will offer a mix of case studies, key notes and fun break-out sessions hosted by experienced innovation managers & coaches.
 
We promise, you'll walk away more inspired and connected than you arrived.  

P.S.: This event will be held in English, but you are welcomed to use Dutch during the networking breaks!

 

 

Who are the speakers?

marcel-broumels-innovate
Marcel Broumels Head of Innovation Transformation Program and Founder of BrabantNEXT at the Province of Noord Brabant
Jan-Jaap
Jan-Jaap Oosterwijk Global Head of Innovation at Irdeto
roeldevries
Roel de Vries Consultant, Trainer, Coach at RiverStoneBlue
Hiroshi
Hiroshi Maeda Global Innovation Manager at SHV Energy
geert
Geert van Kaathoven Innovation Analyst and Advisor at The Province of Noord Brabant
oanamariapop
Dr. Oana Maria Pop Head of Open Innovation at HYPE Innovation

Agenda

November 15
9:30 AM 10:00 AM
Welcome & Networking
10:00 AM 10:15 AM
Activity: Morning Energizer Includes coffee
10:15 AM 11:45 AM
3 x Inspirational Sessions Each inspirational talk with last for approximately 20 minutes, followed by a 10 minute Q&A.
10:15 AM 10:45 AM
First Session: Catalyzing Innovation in Public Sector Organizations: A Strategy for Acceleration - Marcel Broumels, BrabantNext Doubling as a welcome to the BrabantNEXT innovation hub, this talk will offer you a "behind-the-scenes view" of Noord-Brabant’s innovation program. You will learn first-hand about the strategy designed to increase a province's innovation capabilities.
10:45 AM 11:15 AM
Second Session: Beyond the Hype: Extracting Value from the Buzz - Jan-Jaap Oosterwijk, Irdeto This talk will explore how to extract best practices amidst all the hypes around innovation. Attendees will gain actionable insights that they can put into practice today.
11:15 AM 11:45 AM
Third Session: Future-Proofing Business: The Power of the Expectation Economy - Hiroshi Maeda, SHV Energy This talk will explore how businesses can proactively anticipate future trends and customer expectations to drive innovation. Hiroshi will offer insight into practical strategies for maintaining competitiveness and leveraging the opportunities within the "expectation economy" where consumers seek better products, services, and experiences.
11:45 AM 1:15 PM
Activity: Lunch & Scavenger Hunt Includes Finger Food
1:15 PM 2:30 PM
Roundtable Discussions The roundtable discussions will be hosted in a World Cafe format, allowing participants to rotate dynamically between topics.
2:30 PM 3:30 PM
Activity: Knowledge Vouchers Includes coffee and cake
3:30 PM 4:00 PM
Reflections & Closing

 

How to get there

 

You can easily reach the venue by either car, bike or public transportation.
 

Location

BrabantNEXT Werkplaats (BrabantNEXT Workplace) Tramkade 26, ’s-Hertogenbosch

Video on how to get there.

Parking

  • Park in the street and pay using a pay terminal or a parking app
  • Park here for free (and walk +/-10min to our location)
  • Use public transport (and walk +/-10min to our location from the train station)

Train

You can also reach the BrabantNEXT Innovation space from the ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal train station (10 minute walk).

 

 

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