ISPIM 2013 - The 6th ISPIM Innovation Symposium - Innovation in the Asian Century

The lingering problems of the global financial crisis continue to frustrate economic growth, and much has been made of the claim that businesses need to innovate in order to remain competitive. Similarly, many governments are now looking to the Asia-Pacific region as the principal engine for economic growth and innovative expansion. In a recent White Paper, the Commonwealth Government of Australia identified Asia as a core pillar in its own economic strategy. In recognising the importance of this economic and social transformation, the 2013 ISPIM Innovation Symposium focuses on “Innovation in the Asian Century”.
The Symposium asks some very tough questions: How does this change in focus impact global business innovation and competiveness? What types of innovation frameworks and models will maximise Asia’s/the Pacific Region’s potential? How can businesses, governments and educational institutions adapt to this change in focus? What are the prospects for Asia/the Pacific Region driving innovation globally? How sustainable is the ‘Asian Century’, and what does it really mean for businesses, governments and educational institutions, both inside and outside Asia
Submissions from academic, research, consulting, industry, intermediary and policy organisations are encouraged and should focus on the following general themes or the Symposium focus theme:
Innovation in the Asian Century
(Symposium Focus Theme)
Business Models, Entrepreneurship & Financing Innovation
Collaboration for Innovation (includng Open Innovation)
Creativity & Idea Generation
Green, Public & Social Innovation
Innovation Training, Teaching & Coaching
Methods, Tools & Measurement for Innovation
Networks & Clusters of Innovation
Service Innovation
Strategic Foresight, Strategic Agility & Future Orientation
Transferring Knowledge for Innovation