Join leading innovation experts at HYPE Inspire London for an exclusive day of bold thinking, practical strategies, and meaningful networking. The event will be hosted at Linklaters LLP, the world-renowned law firm that supports large multinational organisations and high-growth tech companies in seizing opportunities and navigating challenges.
Through expert presentations, lively discussions, and interactive workshops, you will gain valuable insights, connect with peers across industries, and equip yourself with the tools and knowledge needed to stay ahead in the fast-moving world of corporate innovation.
Start the day with coffee, tea, and light refreshments. Use the relaxed atmosphere to reconnect with colleagues and exchange early ideas.
09:00 – 09:05
Frank Henningsen
CEO HYPE Innovation
Opening Remarks
Frank will welcome participants and share HYPE’s vision for the future of innovation management, emphasising why collaboration and the right tools are essential in a rapidly changing world.
09:05 – 09:15
Rita Ralha
Customer Success Manager HYPE Innovation
Welcome & Mentimeter Session
Our MC, Rita, will introduce the agenda and guide an interactive Mentimeter session to capture participants’ expectations and set a collaborative tone for the day.
09:15 – 09:50
Cinzia Gussoni
Innovation & Capabilities Head SERCE Region Novartis Czech Republic
Transforming Innovation Into Real-World Solutions
When we think about innovation in pharma, our minds go straight to R&D — but there’s much more to explore. This talk focuses on bringing support beyond the pill to healthcare providers and patients: What are the greatest successes and the key challenges along the way? How did we need to adapt to deliver tangible value? And how can local and regional perspectives be integrated effectively?
09:50 - 10:30
Gavin McClafferty
Open Innovation Lead Subsea 7
AI Innovation: From Vision to Value – Lessons from scaling AI pilots into enterprise-wide impact
AI has enormous potential to transform industries – but how do you progress from isolated pilot projects to meaningful business outcomes? Gavin will share Subsea 7’s AI journey, highlighting lessons learned, success factors, and the challenges of scaling AI initiatives.
10:30 - 10:55
Coffee Break
Take a moment to recharge, enjoy a coffee, and network with fellow participants.
10:55 - 11:30
Victoria Doherty
Global Head of Science and
Technology Capability
Engagement QinetiQ
Shaping the Future of Defence through Innovation – Insights into driving innovation across complex global teams
Victoria will provide an overview of innovation at QinetiQ, sharing perspectives on how the organisation approaches innovation and collaboration across its global teams.
11:30 - 11:50
Emil Walburg
Head of Solution Consulting HYPE Innovation
HYPE Vision & Product Insights
Join Emil as he shares HYPE’s bold product vision and demonstrates how the HYPE platform is helping organisations tackle today’s toughest innovation challenges.
How AI is transforming innovation management – from idea generation to evaluation and execution
Recent enhancements to the HYPE platform that boost engagement, streamline collaboration, and deliver measurable results
Upcoming features and the future roadmap – preparing you for a new era of agile, automated, and AI-driven innovation management
This session will not only give you a clear picture of where HYPE is headed, but also practical insights to help you unlock the full potential of your innovation ecosystem.
11:50 - 12:00
Rita Ralha
Customer Success Manager HYPE Innovation
Roundtable Introduction
Rita will introduce the roundtable topics and explain how to make the most of these interactive discussions.
12:00 - 1:05
Roundtables
Small-group sessions with HYPE experts and peers, focused on software and consulting topics.
1:05 - 2:00
Networking Lunch
Enjoy lunch and take the opportunity to connect informally with peers and experts.
2:00 - 2:30
Abu Bakkar
Chief Innovation Officer HLB International
Innovation Aligned: Unlocking Value with ISO 56000
Abu will share insights on aligning innovation with ISO standards while maintaining creativity across a networked organisation.
2:30 - 3:05
Colin Nelson
Chief Innovation Consultant HYPE Innovation
Unlocking the Power of the Value Chain
Colin will explore how value chain innovation delivers measurable business outcomes and how to foster effective cross-stakeholder collaboration.
3:00 - 3:30
Coffee Break
Recharge with an afternoon coffee before the final sessions.
3:30 - 4:10
World Café: The Future of Innovation Management
Choose three of five rotating discussion tables to explore future challenges and opportunities.
Table Captains:
Table 1: Cinzia Gussoni
Table 2: Abu Bakkar
Table 3: Victoria Doherty
Table 4: Colin Nelson
Table 5: Gavin McClafferty
4:25 - 4:50
World Café: Results Presentations
Table hosts present the most important insights and recommendations to the full group.
4:50 - 5:00
Rita Ralha
Customer Success Manager HYPE Innovation
Wrap-up
Rita will close the event with key takeaways, next steps, and a final motivation to put new ideas into action.
Meet the Experts
Connect with leading voices in innovation who will be on-site to share their experience and insights.
Cinzia GussoniInnovation and Capabilities Head SERCE Region, Novartis Czech Republic
Abu BakkarChief Innovation Officer, HLB International