Programme - session description

Building a global Innovation Economy

Monday 5 December 2011 | 15.00 16.15 | Gold Hall  

Is there a "European model for innovation"? How can we contribute to build on the strengths in Europe to create sustainable growth and create new jobs with a focus onthe Grand Challenges as opportunities for both for the economy and for a better future for European citizens? How can we learn from other regions of the world?

These are questions that will be discussed during the high level debate gathering distinguished speakers from innovative companies and academic institutions.

Speakers

• Ben Verwaayen
  CEO, Alcatel-Lucent
• Prof. Sir Leszek Borysiewicz
  Vice-Chancellor, University of Cambridge
• Jean-Paul Agon
  CEO, L'Oreal
• Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
  Chairman and Managing Director, Biocon Limited, Bangalore
• Silvia Venturini Fendi
  Creative Director, Fendi Accessories

Moderator

• Ann Mettler