Innovating out of crisis workshop

Innovating out of crisis workshop

Innovating Out of Crisis is a joint initiative initiated by the GFCC and Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) to accelerate learning from past crises and boost resilience. In this workshop, GFCC members and fellows are invited to provide input and contribute to the initiative’s future vision, helping to develop and build momentum for a Global Initiative on Competitiveness and Innovation in a Turbulent World.

12:30 Innovating out of Crisis: origins and initial developments

Kazuyoshi Shimada
Director, Japan Science and Technology Agency, Japan

Roberto Alvarez
Executive Director, GFCC

12:40 Competitiveness and Innovation in a Turbulent World

12:40 Concept presentation and clarification

Roberto Alvarez
Executive Director, GFCC

12: 50 Group discussion

Workshop participants will discuss in subgroups and provide input to the project.

Focus questions:

• What is needed to make the project attractive and meaningful for your organization?
• What is missing? What recommendations do you have to better structure the project?
• Who should we engage with the project and how?

13:10 Group reporting

Subgroups will present recommendations.

13:35 Wrap-up