Open Innovation takes centrestage
at this year’s TechInnovation
PINPOINT
Public Relations – Jul 26, 2017 09:56 SGT
Over
3000 delegates are expected at TechInnovation 2017
3000 delegates are expected at TechInnovation 2017
SINGAPORE, 26 July 2017 –Singapore’s annual
industry-technology matching event TechInnovation is back. Held on 19 to 20 September at Marina Bay
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, TechInnovation 2017 will bring together
leading international speakers, industry experts, researchers, tech seekers and
investors for two days of sharing and collaborating.
industry-technology matching event TechInnovation is back. Held on 19 to 20 September at Marina Bay
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, TechInnovation 2017 will bring together
leading international speakers, industry experts, researchers, tech seekers and
investors for two days of sharing and collaborating.
Enterprises can tap on
the world’s latest technologies to develop their portfolio of innovative
products and services. Themed Discover,
Connect, Collaborate, TechInnovation will feature 140
exhibitors showcasing over 400 enabling technologies.
the world’s latest technologies to develop their portfolio of innovative
products and services. Themed Discover,
Connect, Collaborate, TechInnovation will feature 140
exhibitors showcasing over 400 enabling technologies.
Mr S. Iswaran,
Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry) will be the Guest-of-Honour at
TechInnovation 2017. Now into its sixth year, the event is set to attract over
3,000 delegates from around the world. TechInnovation features innovations and
technologies in sectors such as info-communications, electronics, materials,
manufacturing, personal care, healthcare, medtech, energy and environment and
food science.
Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry) will be the Guest-of-Honour at
TechInnovation 2017. Now into its sixth year, the event is set to attract over
3,000 delegates from around the world. TechInnovation features innovations and
technologies in sectors such as info-communications, electronics, materials,
manufacturing, personal care, healthcare, medtech, energy and environment and
food science.
Organised by IPI
Singapore, this year’s keynote speakers are Sean Carney, Chief Design Officer
of Royal Philips, who will speak about Co-creating Solutions in Health
Technology; and Phyllis Ong, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Armstrong
Industrial Corporation, who will be sharing her expertise on Inspiring
Creativity and Open Innovation at Armstrong.
Singapore, this year’s keynote speakers are Sean Carney, Chief Design Officer
of Royal Philips, who will speak about Co-creating Solutions in Health
Technology; and Phyllis Ong, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Armstrong
Industrial Corporation, who will be sharing her expertise on Inspiring
Creativity and Open Innovation at Armstrong.
Innovators
with the right solutions have the chance to work with leading enterprises
with the right solutions have the chance to work with leading enterprises
The crowdsourcing
segment is a mainstay of TechInnovation where industry leaders will share
emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in their respective sectors.
They will invite solutions, technologies, and partnerships from the industry
and the R&D community to collaborate on new technologies. Innovators then
have the opportunity to work with some of the world’s market leaders.
segment is a mainstay of TechInnovation where industry leaders will share
emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in their respective sectors.
They will invite solutions, technologies, and partnerships from the industry
and the R&D community to collaborate on new technologies. Innovators then
have the opportunity to work with some of the world’s market leaders.
This year’s
crowdsourcing speakers include: Dr Xinming Wan, Chief Engineer, Haier Open
Innovation Centre, China; Fonzarelli Ong, Head, Digital Banking at Citibank
Singapore; Dennis Dizon, Innovation Director Consumer Health, Unilab,
Philippines; Rutjwate Taharnklaew, Vice President R&D Centre, Betagro
Group, Thailand; and Carl Clayton, Outside Innovation Strategist at Reckitt
Benckiser (RB), United Kingdom (UK).
crowdsourcing speakers include: Dr Xinming Wan, Chief Engineer, Haier Open
Innovation Centre, China; Fonzarelli Ong, Head, Digital Banking at Citibank
Singapore; Dennis Dizon, Innovation Director Consumer Health, Unilab,
Philippines; Rutjwate Taharnklaew, Vice President R&D Centre, Betagro
Group, Thailand; and Carl Clayton, Outside Innovation Strategist at Reckitt
Benckiser (RB), United Kingdom (UK).
The
latest in food innovations to make their debut
latest in food innovations to make their debut
“TechInnovation aims
to help small-and-medium-enterprises (SMEs) collaborate with the brightest
minds in key sectors. This year, we will introduce the Food Innovation track,
where food companies can learn how to break boundaries by leveraging
technologies in automation, blockchain, sensors, and ingredients. They will
gain insights in improving in areas such as nutrition, food sustainability,
distribution and food safety,” said Professor Lam Khin Yong, Executive Director
of IPI.
to help small-and-medium-enterprises (SMEs) collaborate with the brightest
minds in key sectors. This year, we will introduce the Food Innovation track,
where food companies can learn how to break boundaries by leveraging
technologies in automation, blockchain, sensors, and ingredients. They will
gain insights in improving in areas such as nutrition, food sustainability,
distribution and food safety,” said Professor Lam Khin Yong, Executive Director
of IPI.
The Food Innovation
track’s key speakers include Jane Barnett, Head of Insights, of Mintel,
Australia and New Zealand, Southeast Asia and India; Alan Phua, Master Builder
at Alchemy Foodtech, Augustas Alesiunas, CEO of FOODSniffer; Tushar Mohan, CEO
of Souschef; and Marco Vitale, CEO of Foodchain.
track’s key speakers include Jane Barnett, Head of Insights, of Mintel,
Australia and New Zealand, Southeast Asia and India; Alan Phua, Master Builder
at Alchemy Foodtech, Augustas Alesiunas, CEO of FOODSniffer; Tushar Mohan, CEO
of Souschef; and Marco Vitale, CEO of Foodchain.
There will also be a
Food Innovation pavilion showcasing technologies relevant to the food industry
such as smart labels to help retailers secure their cold chain logistics and
minimise food spoilage and wastage; eco food packaging and advanced edible
material technologies derived from natural plant sources to lower the Glycemic
Index of everyday foods.
Food Innovation pavilion showcasing technologies relevant to the food industry
such as smart labels to help retailers secure their cold chain logistics and
minimise food spoilage and wastage; eco food packaging and advanced edible
material technologies derived from natural plant sources to lower the Glycemic
Index of everyday foods.
European
technology providers seeking technology partnerships in Singapore and Asia
technology providers seeking technology partnerships in Singapore and Asia
Buoyed by the previous
edition’s success, the technology marketplace will welcome returning technology
partners who will exhibit a wider array of technologies at TechInnovation 2017
as well as a delegation of European exhibitors who are participating in
TechInnovation for the first time.
edition’s success, the technology marketplace will welcome returning technology
partners who will exhibit a wider array of technologies at TechInnovation 2017
as well as a delegation of European exhibitors who are participating in
TechInnovation for the first time.
Companies from
countries such as Austria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Spain,
Slovakia, the Netherlands, and the UK will exhibit technologies in areas of
artificial intelligence, 3D recognition, diagnostic medical devices, enzymatic
solutions, functional materials, neuromonitoring and more.
countries such as Austria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Spain,
Slovakia, the Netherlands, and the UK will exhibit technologies in areas of
artificial intelligence, 3D recognition, diagnostic medical devices, enzymatic
solutions, functional materials, neuromonitoring and more.
“We are thrilled to
have a European Pavilion of 15 SMEs participating for the first time at
TechInnovation. These SMEs are highly innovative businesses with global
ambitions that have the potential to disrupt established value networks and
markets,” said Dr Bernd Reichert, Head of Unit, Executive Agency for SMEs of
the European Commission.
have a European Pavilion of 15 SMEs participating for the first time at
TechInnovation. These SMEs are highly innovative businesses with global
ambitions that have the potential to disrupt established value networks and
markets,” said Dr Bernd Reichert, Head of Unit, Executive Agency for SMEs of
the European Commission.
TechInnovation 2017
will explore four key technology themes. They are:
will explore four key technology themes. They are:
·
Services & Digital Economy, which delves into the
Electronics and Infocomm sectors;
Services & Digital Economy, which delves into the
Electronics and Infocomm sectors;
·
Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering which looks at
Chemicals, Manufacturing and Materials;
Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering which looks at
Chemicals, Manufacturing and Materials;
·
Health & Personal Care which focuses on Food, Healthcare,
Life Sciences and Personal Care; and
Health & Personal Care which focuses on Food, Healthcare,
Life Sciences and Personal Care; and
·
Urban Solutions & Sustainability, which explores Energy,
Environment, Green Building and Waste Management & Recycling.
Urban Solutions & Sustainability, which explores Energy,
Environment, Green Building and Waste Management & Recycling.
For more information
on TechInnovation and its programme, please visit www.techinnovation.com.sg.
on TechInnovation and its programme, please visit www.techinnovation.com.sg.
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About
TechInnovation
TechInnovation
TechInnovation is a
premier industry-technology matching event that is organised by IPI Singapore.
TechInnovation brings together international technology providers and
enterprises to explore technology commercialisation and initiate business
collaboration through open innovation. It is a leading conference and
exhibition in Singapore that focuses on the matching of industry’s needs to
enabling technologies in info-communications & electronics, manufacturing,
materials & chemicals, health & personal care, medtech, energy and
environment from global sources. More information on TechInnovation can be
found www.techinnovation.com.sg.
premier industry-technology matching event that is organised by IPI Singapore.
TechInnovation brings together international technology providers and
enterprises to explore technology commercialisation and initiate business
collaboration through open innovation. It is a leading conference and
exhibition in Singapore that focuses on the matching of industry’s needs to
enabling technologies in info-communications & electronics, manufacturing,
materials & chemicals, health & personal care, medtech, energy and
environment from global sources. More information on TechInnovation can be
found www.techinnovation.com.sg.
About
IPI
IPI
IPI was established by
the Singapore Ministry of Trade & Industry in April 2011, to catalyse and
enable enterprises to grow their businesses through the use of technology and
innovation. IPI promotes open innovation, and works with enterprises to source
for technologies available both locally and from abroad. In addition, it
facilitates partnerships to bring new and innovative products and services to
the market. Connected to a global network of technology partners including the
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), IPI is well-positioned to assist Singapore
enterprises to discover new business and innovation opportunities and expand
their reach through its innovation partners. For more information, visit www.ipi-singapore.org.
the Singapore Ministry of Trade & Industry in April 2011, to catalyse and
enable enterprises to grow their businesses through the use of technology and
innovation. IPI promotes open innovation, and works with enterprises to source
for technologies available both locally and from abroad. In addition, it
facilitates partnerships to bring new and innovative products and services to
the market. Connected to a global network of technology partners including the
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), IPI is well-positioned to assist Singapore
enterprises to discover new business and innovation opportunities and expand
their reach through its innovation partners. For more information, visit www.ipi-singapore.org.
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