Keynote
Keynote Storytellers
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Observations from Cool Hunting Josh Rubin, Founder, Editor in Chief, CoolHunting.com Why He Matters Now: Josh will help you see things through a new lens… and that's not just a metaphor! He's an interaction designer, editor, photographer and entrepreneur. He founded CoolHunting.com, co-founded Largetail, and invented Freehands Gloves. |
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Imagine(er) It: Creativity
in Innovation/Research and
Development
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Collaborating Youth to
Change the World
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Fast Moving Culture Trends Vs.
Slow Moving Trends Grant McCracken, Author, Chief Culture Officer Why He Matters Now: Chief Culture Officer, was named one of the best Innovation books of the year by BusinessWeek one of the best Big Idea books of the year by CEO Read, and recommended by Harvard Business Review. |
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Analogous Trend Inspiration:
Part Deux
Katherine Plueger, Director
Consumer Insights – Global
Innovations, Aveda
Why She Matters Now: Katherine was the top rated of over 45 speakers from the 2010 Future Trend event. Come see what all the buzz was about! |
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How Large Organizations Build
a Strong Pipeline that Matches
Consumer Trends/Needs
Geneviève Berger, Chief Research & Development Officer, Unilever Why She Matters Now: Who says R&D is a male-dominated role? Geneviève Berger has been ranked at number 30 in the international edition of Fortune Magazine's prestigious list of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business. |
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Consumed: Rethinking
Business in the Era of Mindful
Spending Andrew Benett, Global CEO, Arnold Worldwide, Co-Author: Consumed: Rethinking Business in the Era of Mindful Spending Why He Matters Now: As a society, "more is more" and "bigger is better" ruled our culture as people sought bigger houses, bigger cars, bigger meals and acquired bigger debts. No more. Andrew helps you understand the changed consumer. |
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Rapid Vetting Colloboration
Session Josh Rubin, Founder, Editor in Chief, CoolHunting.com Why He Matters Now: Never again will this group of people ever be in the same room at the same time. Take advantage. Through attendee-sourced collaboration, you'll walk away with REAL solutions to CURRENT challenges — Making this the most actionable FT event you can attend! |