Presented by the Innovation Research Interchange

Digital Futures Conference

Digital Futures:  Transitioning for success and growth

When:  Monday, October 14, 2019 – Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Where:  Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

  • Get the tools to coordinate multiple digital innovation efforts across your organization.
  • Create a mini roadmap for effective digital transformation.
  • Learn from legacy leaders who have undergone successful digitalization.

Step 1:  Learn about the nine elements of the Digital First maturity framework from its creator, Youngjin Yoo (Case Western Reserve University), and privately assess what areas you and your organization need to develop.

Step 2:  Attend sessions for each of the elements of the Digital First maturity framework that will meet you where your organization is currently and help you move to a higher level of maturity.

Step 3:  Take your learnings back to your organization to increase your maturity and drive digital innovation.

Registration rate:  $795 — IRI Members may use a complimentary registration to attend this conference.

IRI Members Register Here — Non IRI Members Register Here

Nearby hotels (When booking, please note that you are a guest of CWRU to receive the reduced rate.)

Keynote Speakers:

Kathy Fish
Chief Research, Development and Innovation Officer
Procter & Gamble Company

 


Youngjin Yoo
Professor in Entrepreneurship and Information Systems
Case Western Reserve University

 


Anand Swaminathan
Senior Partner
McKinsey & Company

 

Check out the full speaker line up

Schedule at a Glance

Opening Night Reception

Monday, October 14, 2019

5:30pm - 7:00pm

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    5:30pm - 7:00pm

    Networking Reception at Sears think[box] on the campus of Case Western Reserve University

    Your #1 place to network! From idea to innovation, Sears think[box] illuminates the pathway for aspiring entrepreneurs and university researchers to create real-world impact. From 3-D printers to laser cutters to grinders, sanders and blasters, this iconic seven-story, 50,000-square-foot facility features a world-renowned makerspace for prototyping ideas as well as a full spectrum of resources for entrepreneurs. Enjoy light refreshments as you move through the space and mingle with IRI and CWRU leadership, guests, and conference participants.

Day 1

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

8:30am - 9:00am

8:30am - 9:00am

Breakfast

9:00am - 9:15am

9:00am - 9:15am

Welcome

9:15am - 10:15am

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    9:15am - 10:15am

    Digital Maturity - The Digital First Framework with Youngjin Yoo, Case Western Reserve University

    Youngjin Yoo, Elizabeth M. and William C. Treuhaft Professorship in Entrepreneurship
    Faculty Director, D&I Initiatives
    Professor, Design & Innovation, Case Western Reserve University

    Learn about the nine elements of digital maturity introduced in the Digital First Framework and take a private self assessment to determine the areas that you should focus on over the course of the conference.

10:15am - 10:30am

10:15am - 10:30am

Break

10:30am - 12:00pm

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    10:30am - 12:00pm

    Digital Partnership - Jennifer Thomas, Managing Director, Plug and Play Tech Center

    Finding the necessary digital suppliers and convergent channel distribution partners

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    10:30am - 12:00pm

    Digital Talent Panel - Sue Helper, Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics, Case Western Reserve University

    Recruiting and developing human-centered, digital first, design-savvy, and multi-disciplinary employees

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    10:30am - 12:00pm

    Digital Organizing - RTI Innovation Advisors

    Organization for end-to-end consistent customer experiences through a platform

12:00pm - 1:00pm

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lunch

1:00pm - 2:30pm

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    1:00pm - 2:30pm

    Digital Enablers - Bob Graf, Vice President, Data Science & Analytics, The Lubrizol Corporation

    IT infrastructure and data architecture for a digital first strategy

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    1:00pm - 2:30pm

    Digital Organizing - Shawn Horner, Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Digital Initiatives, Parker Hannifin Corporation

    Organization for end-to-end consistent customer experiences through a platform

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    1:00pm - 2:30pm

    Digital Partnership - Creighton Warren, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, USG Corporation

    Finding the necessary digital suppliers and convergent channel distribution partners

2:30pm - 3:00pm

2:30pm - 3:00pm

Networking Break

3:00pm - 4:00pm

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    3:00pm - 4:00pm

    Digital Value Creation - Paul Kaeley, CEO for Omnetric USA / Siemens IOT Americas Services Head

    Ensuring your offerings are enabled by digital technology to create value to stakeholders

4:00pm - 5:00pm

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    4:00pm - 5:00pm

    Digital Innovation Process Panel - Alex Foessel, Lead Architect for Automation to Autonomy, John Deere; Erin Spring, Director, New Ventures, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Betsy Bolman, Elsie B. Smith Professor in the Liberal Arts and Chair of the Department of Art History, Art and Art Education, Case Western Reserve University

    Integrating the generative potential of a digital first strategy into large-scale operations

5:00pm - 6:00pm

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Networking Reception

Day 2

October 16, 2019

8:30am - 9:00am

8:30am - 9:00am

Breakfast

9:00am - 10:00am

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    9:00am - 10:00am

    Digital Strategy Keynote - Anand Swaminathan, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

    Shaping an effective digital strategy that goes beyond industry and specific products

10:00am - 10:30am

10:00am - 10:30am

Networking Break

10:30am - 12:00pm

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    10:30am - 12:00pm

    Digital Organizing - Moisés Noreña, Vice President of Innovation, Fortune Brands Home and Security

    Organization for end-to-end consistent customer experiences through a platform

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    10:30am - 12:00pm

    Digital Enablers - Ken Loparo, Nord Professor of Engineering and Chair of Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Case Western Reserve University

    IT infrastructure and data architecture for a digital first strategy

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    10:30am - 12:00pm

    Digital Talent

    Recruiting and developing human-centered, digital first, design-savvy, and multi-disciplinary employees

12:00pm - 1:00pm

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lunch

1:00pm - 2:30pm

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    1:00pm - 2:30pm

    Digital Enablers - Joshua Ness, Senior Manager, Verizon 5G Labs

    IT infrastructure and data architecture for a digital first strategy

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    1:00pm - 2:30pm

    Digital Talent Panel - Pawan Divakarla, Data and Analytics Business Leader, Progressive Insurance; Bill Nottingham, VP of Growth, Nottingham Spirk

    Recruiting and developing human-centered, digital first, design-savvy, and multi-disciplinary employees

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    1:00pm - 2:30pm

    Digital Partnership - Cosmin Laslau, Director, Research Products, Lux Research

    Finding the necessary digital suppliers and convergent channel distribution partners

2:30pm - 3:00pm

2:30pm - 3:00pm

Networking Break

3:00pm - 4:00pm

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    3:00pm - 4:00pm

    Digital Leadership Panel - Kathy Fish, Chief Research, Development and Innovation Officer, Procter & Gamble; Sherry Sanger, SVP, Marketing, Penske Truck Leasing

    Innovating the way P&G innovates - using digital to transform consumer experiences and R&D work processes

4:00pm - 5:00pm

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    4:00pm - 5:00pm

    Digital Operations Panel - Jean-François (J.F.) Barthelemy, Center Chief Technologist, Langley Research Center; Socka Suppiah, Chief Operating Officer, Saggezza; Dinakar Deshmukh, Vice President, Data Sciences and Analytics, GE Aviation

    Building a new value creation process that consistently delivers value based on digital assets