2025 Innovation Symposium

Join us at NEOMA Business School’s Paris campus from May 22–24 for the 2025 Innovation Symposium.

Connect with global leaders and gain insights on the latest trends in innovation, AI, and strategic growth.

With 20+ expert speakers, keynotes, panels, workshops, and company visits, this is a unique opportunity to collaborate and shape the future of innovation.

Key Dates & Timings:

Each day starts with Coffee & Registration from 09:30 – 10:00.

Thursday, May 22: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday, May 23: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM & Social Event 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 24: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Registration is free for current and former Executive MBA participants from BI, POLIMI, Fudan, and NEOMA.

Why should you join the Innovation Symposium?

Here are four compelling reasons to join this exclusive event and make the most of a unique learning and networking experience.

Gain cutting-edge insights

Discover key innovation trends transforming industries, directly from leading experts.

Connect with a unique network

Engage with fellow EMBA peers from top European business schools in a dynamic setting.

Tackle real-world challenges

Learn practical strategies to address open innovation, AI disruption, and more.

Shape the future of Innovation

Contribute to forward-thinking discussions and help define what’s next.

Agenda

The 2025 Innovation Symposium spans three dynamic days of keynotes, panels, workshops, and networking opportunities.Attendees will gain cutting-edge insights on innovation trends, explore strategic approaches to growth, and engage in collaborative discussions with industry experts and peers.
This event is designed to inspire, connect, and empower leaders shaping the future of innovation.

Thursday 22 May

AM: Keynote presentations – Panel discussion

Introduction by Delphine Manceau, Dean of NEOMA Business School
Innovation & competitiveness
Innovation Eco-system in France
Navigating innovation ecosystems

PM: Keynote presentations – Panel discussion

Open innovation mechanisms
Openness and secrecy
AI and innovation

Friday 23 May

AM: Keynote presentations – Panel discussion – Workshops

Crowdsourcing and its challenges
Sectoral innovation

PM: Company visits – Round-table discussions

Sectoral innovation II

Saturday 24 May

AM: Keynote presentations – Panel discussion

Social innovation
Innovation for sustainability

PM: Hackathon

Innovation for grand challenge

SPEAKERS: Voices driving Innovation forward

At the crossroads of academia, industry, and entrepreneurship, these speakers embody the evolution of innovation. Their diverse experiences and forward-thinking perspectives offer valuable insights into how innovation is imagined, built, and brought to life.

And this is just a glimpse — other renowned speakers will also be taking part.

Florence Sardas

CTO and Executive Committee member at Forvis Mazars Group, Florence is also the founder of XFactory, the group’s startup accelerator. She embodies the intersection of technological leadership and entrepreneurial innovation.

Jonathan Williet

As EMEA Director at Nova by Saint-Gobain, Jonathan leads global external innovation partnerships. He brings a strategic perspective on open innovation within large corporations.

Prof. Wim Vanhaverbeke

Professor at the University of Antwerp, Wim is internationally recognised for his expertise in open innovation and innovation ecosystems.

Prof. Agnieszka Radziwon

Researcher at the University of Southern Denmark, Agnieszka specialises in collaboration between SMEs and regional innovation ecosystems.

Prof. Alain Goudey

Professor of Digital Marketing and Chief Digital Officer at NEOMA Business School, Alain is a recognised expert in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and the impact of emerging technologies on business and education.

Have Questions? Contact Us

Feel free to reach out to our team for any additional details or inquiries regarding the event. We’re here to answer any questions you may have and ensure you have all the information you need.

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