Learn and be Inspired by TechInnovation 2016 Keynote Speakers

TECHINNOVATION is the leading technology-industry brokerage event that enables enterprises to DISCOVER innovative technologies, CONNECT with new partners and COLLABORATE to bring new ideas and opportunities to market in the spirt of Open Innovation.

With a key focus on matching industry needs to ready-to-market technologies in the areas of: Services and Digital Economy, Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering, Urban Solutions and Sustainability and Health & Personal Care, the two-day event will offer an exciting programme of stimulating plenaries, showcase of emerging technologies and vibrant networking opportunities to unlock your business potential through technology and innovation.

Introducing the keynote speakers

for TechInnovation 2016

Gregg Carpenter

Global Director of Engineering

The Coca-Cola Company

'Coke’s Formula for Developing and Integrating Disruptive Technologies' 

In a rapidly changing global economy where innovation is increasingly driven by the outside world, the Coca-Cola Company is always looking for ways to connect with the external technologies and seek collaborations to create breakthrough innovation that deliver economic, social and environmental value. Gregg will share the Coca-Cola’s Company approach to implementing disruptive technologies using the case study on Freestyle. He will also speak on how the Global R&D unit works with External Technology Assessment and Acquisition hubs to fuel external partnership with technology players such as universities, research organisations and start-ups.

Dr Reza Ghahary

Director, Innovation Networks & Communication

Evonik Industries AG

'Open Innovation: Approaches at

Evonik Industries'

At Evonik Industries, Open Innovation (OI) is a principal instrument for innovation and receives senior managerial attention. OI is frequently applied for Evonik’s activities at the fuzzy-front-end of innovation and along the product development process. The OI methods include external and internal crowdsourcing, internal seeker-solver communities, co-creation initiatives with industry partners, technology scouting as well as cooperation with universities and corresponding calls for research proposals. Experiences in using data mining and virtual expert networks are on the way. The talk will focus on OI drivers, approaches and on case examples. Besides, insights on possible pitfalls and on cultural aspects of open innovation will be discussed.

Xander Sim

Co-Founder/Chief Technology Officer

Cell ID Pte Ltd

'Innovation in Functional Printing for Diagnostic Applications'

It is a dream of many healthcare providers to be able to bring affordable and accessible diagnostic care to the bedside and the community. Point-of-care tests provide quicker results for diagnosing and facilitating more efficient patient-care. One of the key challenges faced is affordability. CELL ID, a local start-up with in-depth expertise in electronics and manufacturing, recognised the challenges and potential opportunity it could address. Through intense R&D and collaboration with external partners, it has successfully redefined the boundaries of traditional printing technology and developed an affordable roll-to-roll printable platform upon which various diagnostics kits could be reproduced with the economies of scale of conventional printing technology. Xander will share Cell ID’s open innovation journey and how it can open up new prospects in completely new application areas.