HOT : Venetian Gondola Boat , Macau Tower , Galaxy 3 In 1 Package Hong Kong, Sept. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Economist Events proudly invites you to delve into innovations and technologies that are reshaping Asia's industrial landscape at its annual Innovation Summit 2017 to be held at the JW Marriott in Hong Kong on September 21st 2017. Convening more than 180 C-suite executives, entrepreneurs and critical thinkers from Asia and beyond, the summit will discuss what's next for the region's innovators. To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: http://www.prnasia.com/mnr/economist_201708.shtml Vijay Vaitheeswaran, US business editor at The Economist, innovation evangelist, member of the World Economic Forum's global agenda council on the economics of innovation, and conference chair, considers innovation: "the most abused word in the English language". For him, innovation is "fresh thinking that creates value". Asia must build on its economic strength by adopting savvy policies and regulations that support innovation to counter the effects of globalisation's retreat. For China's world-beating e-commerce platforms and hardware industry, India's booming tech start-up sector and South-East Asia's burgeoning social-media scene, innovation will be crucial to future growth. Speakers from government and business will share how they are driving innovation in and beyond their organisations, and charting new ways to create growth. The lineup includes:
Is artificial intelligence worth it? Join us at the Innovation Summit 2017 on September 21st at the JW Marriott Hotel in Hong Kong to discover whether companies and governments in Asia can leverage innovation to counter the effects of deglobalisation, and explore what practices and technologies they can use to help boost profits and create value.
Is big data too big for Asian governments? Meet with Joseph Entulu, minister at The Prime Minister's Department in Malaysia and other policy makers at the Innovation Summit 2017 to discuss how governments can make the most of big data.
Who will win in a drawbridge-up world? Hear William Fung, group chairman of Li & Fung at the Innovation Summit on September 21st at the JW Marriott Hotel. This event will address questions such as:
Since 2010, The Economist Events' Innovation Initiative has brought together leading thinkers and practitioners from around the world to envision what the company of the future will be like and contemplate how today's companies can achieve the transformations necessary for them to flourish. The initiative engages leading thinkers from government, business and civil society to discuss what it means to be the company of the future, along with the trends critical to industry survival. Every year, the event draws an audience of over 200 in each of Chicago, Berlin and Hong Kong, including Fortune 500 bosses, policymakers and visionary entrepreneurs. Watch this video for further insights. Tickets to The Economist Innovation Summit 2017 are now available for online purchase. For online registration and event details, please visit the summit's website: innovationsummit.economist.com For more information, please visit: innovationsummit.economist.com Supporters of Innovation Summit 2017 include: Huawei as platinum sponsor, IESE and McKinsey&Company silver sponsors. To engage with the event on social media, use hashtag #EconInnov in your conversations and follow @EconomistEvents. *** For complimentary media registration, please register using this online form About The Economist Events The Economist Events gathers the world's top thinkers to build insight and exchange views on the issues that define our world. With a uniquely global perspective, we create over 100 unusually high-level and engaging live and virtual events each year. Our aim is to bring clarity to complex problems, inspire ideas and help our audiences make better decisions. Website: https://events.economist.com/ Media Contact: Audrey Reisdorffer News Sources
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