Kamal Hassan, CEO, Innovation 360 Institute
(Dubai, UAE) Mr. Kamal Hassan, President and CEO of Dubai-based Innovation 360 Institute, will join a panel of experts at the first annual Abu Dhabi Innovation Forum, January 11-12, 2010. Mr. Hassan will lead a practical workshop, “Systematic Innovation: A Predictable Force for Business and Government Transformation.”
During the workshop, which caps off day one of the conference, Mr. Hassan will explain a systematic approach to innovation that depends on a consistent approach to project execution, and well trained practitioners who know how to identify innovation opportunities, generate internal and external ideas, valuate, design and implement innovative solutions.
The Abu Dhabi Innovation Forum is presented by Abu Dhabi University and Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, whose aim is to support and develop small and medium enterprises and works in parallel with Abu Dhabi’s strategic economic development in various sectors.
“This innovation conference is an important milestone on the road to predictable, profitable and sustainable innovation in the Middle East,” said Mr. Hassan. “Events like this are crucial to introducing new methods of innovation to the region, and providing a forum for productive dialog between government officials, established business leaders and entrepreneurs.”
An advocate of Systematic Innovation, Mr. Hassan has spoken on the topic for several regional groups, including the Dubai Quality Group and Abu Dhabi Municipality, and at key regional events such as the Ideas.Arabia International Conference.
The Abu Dhabi Innovation Forum is scheduled for January 11 and 12, 2010 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE. For more information, visit the official conference website at http://www.aimevents.net/
