Agenda 2021
Agenda 2021 - Day 1
DAY 1
How to make change happen?
Layers of change
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Innovation Track
(all times are in GMT time zone, Ireland)
13.00 - 14.30
The business case for Responsible Innovation
Top-level debate with business and policy leaders
Discover the benefits of Responsible Innovation in a top-level discussion. In this session, experts will debate the business case for Responsible Innovation, with a particular focus on digitalization and sustainable development. They will take a closer loBrok at how Europe’s key values affect innovation policies (and vice versa) and what effects they have on global business strategies.
Hosted by: Living Innovation project
Panel:
André Martinuzzi
Margarete Schramboeck
Hermann Erlach
Sabine Herlitschka
About the host:
The Living Innovation Horizon 2020 project aims to develop responsible, smart home solutions that tackle societal challenges and respond to pressing societal trends.
More information: www.living-innovation.net
Agenda 2021 - Day 2
DAY 2
How to make change happen?
Redefining business as usual
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Business Track
(all times are in GMT time zone, Ireland)
11.00 - 11.15
Launch event
Online presentation - Watch it now >>
Launch of Accelerate Green, Ireland’s first scaling accelerator programme for businesses responding to climate action and sustainability.
Hosted by:
David Scanlon
More about the host:
Accelerate Green is a programme managed by Bord na Móna and Resolve Partners.
Bord na Móna is a semi-state climate solutions company helping lead Ireland towards a climate-neutral future.
Resolve Partners is a leading Irish innovation advisory firm.
11.15 - 11.45
Telling the right story about your sustainable business
Online lecture - Watch it now >>
There is a lot of talk about raising awareness about sustainability in business. But how do you turn the story of your sustainable business into a powerhouse that helps you achieve your goals? How could the right communication turn the tide for climate innovators and changemakers?
Hosted by:
Fiona Donnellan
More about the host:
Sustainable PR works with smart, eco-conscious brands that care about the planet and provides simple and effective PR strategies to enhance a brand’s reputation.
12.00 - 13.00
Strategic use of intellectual property to increase sustainability impact
Workshop
Which are the key intellectual property assets that support your sustainability mission and your business model today and in the future?
How can you utilize your intellectual property assets to increase your sustainability impact? How can you measure the contribution of intellectual property assets to sustainability impact? The workshop aims to assess these topics using templates and examples based on the project results of the research project IPACST: Intellectual Property Models for Accelerating Sustainability Transitions.
Elisabeth Eppinger
Martina Kovač
Pratheeba Vimalnath
Christian Siemen
This event is hosted by:
HTW Berlin, together with the University of Cambridge, Freie Universität Berlin, Indian Institute of Science, and Lund University
More about the topic: Intellectual Property Models for Accelerating Sustainability Transitions
Innovation Track
(all times are in GMT time zone, Ireland)
13.00 - 14.30
How to put Responsible Innovation into practice?
Interactive workshop
Active learning session for innovation managers, facilitators, moderators.
Learn how to design the process of responsible innovation in this dynamic, group-based online workshop. Innovation managers, facilitators and other practitioners will get the chance to learn how to design a responsible process, which quality criteria are crucial here, and which methods can be used for design thinking using concrete examples.
A case study will be used with practical exercises for participants, which the experts will evaluate with practical takeaways for improvement.
Focus:
- Choosing the right tools
- Designing a process for Responsible Innovation
- Working groups with case studies and discussions
Hosts:
Wilfried Konrad
Sarah-Kristina Wist
Lydia Montandon
Rainer Kuhn
More about the host:
The Living Innovation Horizon 2020 project aims to develop responsible, smart home solutions that tackle societal challenges and respond to pressing societal trends.
More information: www.living-innovation.net
Agenda 2021 - Day 3
DAY 3
How to make change happen?
Life-changing Innovations
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Community Track
(all times are in GMT time zone, Ireland)
9.30 - 11.30
Connecting internationally
Interactive deep-dive sessions
How do you actually connect with people in a way that helps you achieve your goals?
At this session, attendees can go through various exercises to start getting to know each other for real. They will be discussing the ‘big dream’ and ‘big goals’ of the participants and look for triggers that could help take action to reach these dreams and goals. Moderators will facilitate real connections and explore how attendees can help each other in taking the next steps.
Hosted by:
Marijke Prevoo
More about the host:
The INN Company connects like-minded people to work together in communities. At the moment they have two focus areas, the Media INN and Sports INN, where they enable people to collaborate in throuh these fields.
More information:The INN Company
10.00 - 11.00
Challenging Change with Creativity
Panel discussion
Our young people have a tough future ahead of them, carrying some of the biggest problems our world has ever faced. This session will introduce The B!G Idea project that brings creative and critical thinking to Transition Year students in Ireland to inspire the next generation to take on big challenges with confidence.
The panel will talk about the value of creativity and innovation in solving our world's most pressing problems and the impact of teaching these skills at second level education. They will explore how The B!G Idea is bridging the gap between industry and education and how to get involved as a Mentor or Partner for 2022.
Host:
Kim Mackenzie-Doyle
Panel:
Ashwin Chacko
Stephen Ledwidge
Lorna Ross
More about the host:
The B!G Idea programme collaborates with schools and Transition Year (TY) students to create, experiment, invent, take risks, make mistakes, have fun, and change the world.
More information:The B!G Idea
Innovation Track
(all times are in GMT time zone, Ireland)
13.00 - 14.30
Your Innovation, my life - inclusive innovation for the people, with the people
Reflective discussion with experts and practical case studies
This reflective session will look at perspectives on inclusive innovation, including reflections from academics, laypeople and technologists.
An expert from Siemens will present their case study on working with visually-impaired people, while an expert from De Montfort University (DMU) will share their knowledge on working with families in disadvantaged localities. These case studies will be followed by insights from a technology journalist with expertise on gender issues and ethics in technology.
Roxana Moroșanu Firth
Mike Jennings
Catherine Flick
David Coles
Eileen Trauth
Klaus- Peter Wegge
More about the host:
The Living Innovation Horizon 2020 project aims to develop responsible, smart home solutions that tackle societal challenges and respond to pressing societal trends.
More information: www.living-innovation.net
15.00 - 16.40
Start-Ups Solving Circular City Challenges
Hear from Climate KIC Circular City Accelerator Start-Ups working on city challenges.
Meet the innovative start-ups:
- Concrete4Change - developing a technology capable of sequestering significant amounts of CO2 into concrete and reducing the CO2 emissions of concrete up to 60%.
- Suncrafter - builds and operates smart infrastructure networks for the charging and parking of micro e-mobility vehicles in urban and regional areas.
- Electric Avenue Bike - on the mission to transform the landscape of urban commuting.
- Babylon Gardens - an innovation lab for green technologies used in urban spaces.
- Fernhay - developing a range of zero-emission cycling and walking equipment to enable parcels to be delivered across our cities without the need for van
- The Winkt App - social reality platform that enables small local retailers and gastronomers to connect with potential customers nearby in order to easily provide offers, invitations or no show replacements
- Era Zero Net - on the mission to make zero waste easy for everyone, by using technology to bring to life the most sustainable method of consumption.
- FixFirst - digitizing circular services and processes in the electronic repairs and maintenance sector.
Hosted by:
Breandán Goss
Mary Mac Sweeney
More about the hosts:
The Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) in Ireland are the local first-stop shop for new entrepreneurs and existing micro-enterprise and small business owners. The LEOs are the front door through which all information on State supports for small and micro-businesses can be accessed and signposted to other supports and bodies with programmes relevant to small businesses as well as important local services and compliance requirements can be provided.
More information: Local Enterprise Office Dublin City
Tangent has substantial expertise and a significant track record in delivering nationally recognised innovation and accelerator programmes, both in Dublin in its dedicated innovation training centre and beyond. Tangent has successfully delivered a number of EIT Climate KIC accelerators and incubator initiatives in recent years counting amongst other the likes of Hexafly, Kollect, BounceBack Recycling and Mimergy as start-ups that have benefitted from our programmes. Informed by research and international best practice, Tangent also provides a suite of certified and professional innovation programmes for students, academics and corporate audiences.
More information: Tangent | Trinity's Ideas Workspace
Agenda 2021 - Day 4
DAY 4
How to make change happen?
Leaders of change
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Business Track
(all times are in GMT time zone, Ireland)
09.00 - 10.15
Leading the way to make an impact
Fireside chat with experts and entrepreneurs from the field
Making an impact has become a buzzword. But what does it take to be the leader who delivers on expectations to make a positive impact? In this discussion, you can hear some pure and simple insights from trailblazers.
Plus: Join the launch of the Winter 2021 edition of the Profit with Purpose Magazine
Hosted by:
Mary Mac Sweeney
Szilvia Szabó
Panel:
David Scanlon
Pat Kane
Geoffrey Hucker
Ciara Feehely
More about the host:
The Business Spirit Platform is a news and collaboration site which aims to inspire innovators to build a sustainable and just economy. They are on a mission to shape a better future by publishing journalistic content that puts value-driven innovation in the spotlight, gives voice to changemakers and raises awareness.
Learn more: Business Spirit Platform
11.00 - 11.20
11.00 - 11.20
Online lecture - watch it now >>
Social Enterprise insights
Why and how social enterprises could play a vital role in delivering the Sustainable Development Goals and make change happen?
Hosted by:
Chris MM Gordon
More about the host:
The Irish Social Enterprise Network (ISEN) is the National Body for Social Enterprises in Ireland.
Learn more: Irish Social Enterprise Network
09.30 - 12.30
atim cluster site visit
Live onsite event
During this site visit to the Midland Steel Supplies Ltd, a market-leading reinforcing steel supplier in Ireland and the UK, they will share their story of adopting new technologies, developing sustainable business practices so clusters members can learn from them.
Hosted by:
Caitriona Mordan
Tony Woods
More about the host:
The atim cluster brings together like-minded business leaders that want to grow their business by adopting new technologies and sustainable business practices.
Learn more: atim cluster
12.00 - 13.00
Circular Dublin - How to design a livable city?
Panel discussion
Cities are important spaces in the transition to the circular economy, providing complex challenges and innovative solutions as well as a myriad of opportunities to create economic, social and environmental benefits. But how to embrace this potential to use Circular City initiatives in the transition to creating more sustainable and livable cities?
The discussion will explore successful projects such as Circular Glasgow, Circular Prague and look into opportunities how Dublin could lead the way in building a Circular Economy.
Hosted by:
Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland
Joanne Rourke
Panel:
Elaine Butler
Vojtěch Vosecký
Colin Hughes
Sean O’Haire
Steve O’Reilly
More about the host:
Dublin City Council, Eastern-Midlands Regional Waste Management Planning Office
Innovation Track
(all times are in GMT time zone, Ireland)
13.00 - 14.30
Living in a smart future - homes, health, technology and responsibility
Interactive discussion with top experts and a Youth Panel
Peek into an exciting new future as experts in smart health, smart home and foresight unveil how Responsible Innovation will work hand in hand with Smart Future Living.
Using the dynamic and fun Pecha Kucha storytelling format, speakers will present their vision for our responsible future, followed by a discussion with the Youth Panel, where young participants will challenge the experts’ views. To dive into deeper conversations on Smart Health, Smart Home and living with Smart technologies, the session will be followed by smaller group conversations with the experts.
Speakers
Carlo Sessa
Lydia Montandon
Ad van Berlo
Svetlana Ivanova
The Youth Panel:
Melina Matzawrakos works as a Junior Researcher at the Competence Center for Social Entrepreneurship at the Vienna University of Business and Economics and heads the Vienna chapter of Oikos International.
Julian Lo Curlo is a Global Development student at the University of Copenhagen and a member of the Nordic Council of Ministers' Expert Group for Sustainable Development. Reine Spiessens works as Project Officer at the WWF Belgian Alliance for Climate Action (BACA) and is Belgian UN Youth Delegate on Sustainable Development.
Lucija Tacer is studying law at the University of Ljubljana and works as a student intern at the Transparency International Slovenia and a legal intern at the Law office Fabiani, Petrovič, Jeraj, Rejc.
More about the host:
The Living Innovation Horizon 2020 project aims to develop responsible, smart home solutions that tackle societal challenges and respond to pressing societal trends.
More information: www.living-innovation.net