LEADING INNOVATION REFERENCE
FEATURED EVENTS
World Economic Forum
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Davos, Switzerland January 22, 2019
Mr. Francis Gurry, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization, and Professor Soumitra Dutta, Founder and Co-Editor of the GII, are attending the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting and shall have the opportunity to discuss the GII with key stakeholders. The event will be held in Davos, Switzerland, from January 22 to 25, 2019. For more about the event, click here
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Oman GII Lab 2019
The Research Council, Oman February 6, 2019
Co-editor Mr. Sacha Wunsch-Vincent will attend a two day national workshop on the Global Innovation Index hosted by The Research Council's National Competitiveness Office in Oman. The workshop will commence on February 6, 2019 with a GII Lab, moderated by Mr. Wunsch-Vincent, followed by a high level panel discussion - focused on leveraging strengths and challenges towards an innovaiton-based economy in Oman - on February 7, 2019.
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PAST EVENTS
The Global Innovation Index - Canada Food Brand Project
Ottawa, Canada December 6, 2018
GII Lead Researcher Rafael Escalona Reynoso presented the GII at the Canada Food Brand Project discussion on December 06, 2018.
GII at the Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) of Canada
Rafael Escalona Reynoso, GII Lead Researcher, will discuss and present the Global Innovation Index at the Innovation Science and Economic Devleopment (ISED) Canada. The ISED "works with with Canadians in all areas of the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment, enhance Canada's innovation performance, increase Canada's share of global trade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace." More information can be found here: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/icgc.nsf/eng/home
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Global Innovation Index in Algeria
GII Mission, Algeria December 3, 2018
Mr. Sacha Wunsch-Vincent, Head of the Composite Indicator Research Section at WIPO and co-editor of the Global Innovation Index, will present the Global Innovation Index 2018: Energizing the World with Innovation in Algeria during a mission from December 3 to 6, 2018.
Eighth International Academic Conference - Foresight and STI Policy
National Research University Higher School of Economics - Moscow, Russian Federation November 16, 2018
Mr. Sacha Wunsch-Vincent, co-editor of the GII, presents the GII 2018 during the 6th session of the conference. As part of the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy discussion, his presentation focuses on The Main World Innovation Trends and the Particular Performance of the Russian Federation.
Global Business School Network 13th Annual Conference - Transforming Traditional Sectors: Educating Entrepreneurial Leaders to Drive Systemic Change
Nairobi, Kenya November 9, 2018
The Global Business School Network's (GBSN) 13th Annual Conference held from November 07 - 09, 2018 will focus on how innovative, interdisciplinary and collaborative ways of educating entrepreneurial leaders can transform traditional sectors.
On November 09, 2018, Mr Soumitra Dutta (Former Founding Dean - Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, Co-editor of the Global Innovation Index and Chairman, Board of Directors - GBSN) will deliver a keynote presentation on Africa's performance in the Global Innovation Index: Innovation Achievers and Hope for the Future.
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Seminar on Intellectual Property and Energy Innovation
WIPO Headquarters, Switzerland November 7, 2018
The seminar, organized by the Permanent Mission of Chile with the support of WIPO will have two panel discussions. The first " Using IP for technological innovation for production and distribution in the energy sector" and the second "Challenges ahead and new prespectives" where Ms. Lorena Rivera Leon, WIPO Economic Office and GII team member, will be a speaker.
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The Global Innovation Index in Hong Kong (China)
Various, Hong Kong (China) November 7, 2018
During a 4-day visit to Hong Kong (China), Mr. Sacha Wunsch-Vincent, Head of Composite Indicator Research Section at WIPO and co-editor of the GII, will meet with various government agencies and officials to discuss and present innovation capabilities for various sectors, also in the framework of intellectual property.
Innovating for the Future of Energy - Panel Discussion at the Graduate Institute
The Graduate Institute Geneva, Switzerland October 29, 2018
WIPO and the Centre for International Environmental Studies hosted the panel discussion on "Innovating for the Future of Energy". Mr. Lanvin, GII co-editor, presented the GII at this event.
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Innovation in Sri Lanka: The Need for Systemic Change
Mövenpick Hotel Colombo Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha 24 Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka October 19, 2018
Featuring Dr. Soumitra Dutta who will share his insights on Sri Lanka's new ranking on the Global Innovation Index (GII). He is Former Dean, Professor of Management from Cornell SC Johnson College of Business in New York and the Founding Editor of the Global Innovation Index in collaboration with WIPO and INSEAD.
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2018 National Mass Innovation and Entrepreneurship Week · Shanghai · Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Index Forum
Interconnected treasure land, No. 221 Huang Xing Road, Yangpu District, China October 11, 2018
On October 11, 2018, Prof. Soumitra Dutta, co-editor and founder of the GII, will discuss "The Rise of China in the Global Innovation Index: Implications and Analysis for the Future" at the Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Index Forum during the 2018 National Mass Innovation and Entrepreneurship Week.
GII at Innovation Thailand Expo 2018
Bangkok, Thailand October 4, 2018
The ASEAN Innovation Leadership Forum coincided with the Thai Innovation Expo and the NAI organized three sessions to discuss the Thai Performance in the GII 2018. Mr. Sacha Wunsch-Vincent, Head, Composite Indicator Research Section, Economics and Statistics Division at and co-editor of the GII presented the reports findings;
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Global Innovation Index at the African Union Innovation Policy Meeting
Rabat, Morocco September 20, 2018
Ms. Lorena Rivera León, core member of the GII team, was invited by the African Union – in collaboration with UNU-Merit and the Kingdom of Morocco - to present the finding of the GII 2018 during the training course: Design and Evaluation of Innovation Policy (DIEP). Also in attendance, Dr. Philippe Kuhutama Mawoko and Mr. Nour-Eddine Boukharouaa.
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Global Innovation 2018 India Launch
New Delhi, India August 8, 2018
In this event the new innovation rankings and findings of the Global Innovation Index 2018 will be announced. The particular role of India in global innovation will also be highlighted and its ranking discussed in detail.
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InnovationMauritius.com: Business Transformation in the Age of Innovations Breakthroughs and Agile Technology
Le Meridien Pte Aux Piments, Mauritius July 20, 2018
InnovationMauritius.com: Business Transformation in the Age of Innovations Breakthroughs and Agile Technology;
Launch of the Global Innovation Index 2018
New York City, United States of America July 10, 2018
On July 10, 2018, the new innovation rankings of the Global Innovation Index 2018 will be revealed. This year’s report explores the challenges and opportunities for promoting healthy innovation ecosystems in the energy sector.;
Brasil 2019-2022: A indústria e o novo governo
International Convention Center of Brazil (CICB), Brazil July 3, 2018
Brasil 2019-2022: A indústria e o novo governo;
SLASSCOM Innovation Summit & Awards
Colombo, Sri Lanka June 14, 2018
The event will feature Dr Soumitra Dutta, a Professor of Management at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business as a keynote speaker. He is the publisher of the Global Innovation Index in collaboration with WIPO.;