Europe INNOVA - Partnerships for better innovation support

08:15

Foyer Louise - 1st floor

Registration & Welcome Coffee

09:00

Room: Louise I - 1st floor

Welcome

Introduction: Jean Noel Durvy - DG Enterprise, European Commission

09:20

Keynote Speech
Service innovation as Europe 's future growth engine?
Prof. Alan Barrell, University of Cambridge

09:40

Opening Panel
Do's & Don'ts for Growing Innovative Service Companies

Moderator: Peter Harman (UK Business Incubation)
Speakers: Hubert Reynier (twentyonegroup), Inge Geerdens (CVWarehouse)
Johan Hauknes (NIFU Step), Dr Anne Blackwood (NHS Innovations East)

10:30

Room: Louise II - 1st floor

Networking Coffee

11:00

Room: Baudouin I - 25th floor

Discussion
Session I

Understanding the service innovation process
What are the success factors that can drive innovation in service businesses?  How can service entrepreneurs achieve innovation and growth?

Moderator: Geleyn Meijer (Logica Management Consulting)
Speakers: Philippe Vanrie (EBN), Johan Ahlund (Artifical Solutions), Prof. Metka Stare (University of Ljubljana)

Room: Baudouin II - 25th floor

Company Presentations I

ICT

Hosted by ACHIEVE MORE
David Gill (St.John�s Innovation Center)

Expert Reviewers: Tiina Tuominen (Helsinki University of Technology), Jelto Kromwijk Smits (Prime Technology Ventures)

Room: Baudouin III - 25th floor

Company Presentations II

Cleantech/Renewable Energies

Hosted by KIS-PIMS

Vincent Morfouace (Technofi)

Expert Reviewers: Marc Lambrechts (Capricorn Venture Capital), Jef Versmissen (Strategus), Alessio Beverina (Sofinnova Partners)

Up to 5 companies present their businesses to a panel of 3-4 experts from academia, industry and investment and receive direct feedback on their strategic positioning.

12:30

Room: Louise II - 2nd floor

Networking Lunch

14:00

Room: Baudouin I- 25th floor

Discussion
Session II

Support initiatives fostering service innovation
What are the most efficient ways for governments to foster innovation in the service sectors? What to do, who to target and what to expect?

Moderator: Mathieu Carenzo ( IESE Business School )
Speakers: Tiina Tanninen-Ahonen (Tekes), Judith Terstriep (Institut für Arbeit und Technik), Tom Hayes ( Enterprise Ireland ), Christian De Neef (biznessence), John Hill (PERA Group)

Room: Baudouin II - 25th floor

Company Presentations III

ICT

Expert Reviewers: David Moir (St.John�s Innovation Center), Suresh Patel (Verdexus), Colin Upstill (IT Innovation Centre)

Room: Baudouin III- 25th floor

Company Presentations IV

ICT

Expert Reviewers : Peter Harman (UK Business Incubation), Uffe Bundgaard (InvestorNet), Simion Dascalu (European Business Innovation & Research Center)

Up to 5 companies present their businesses to a panel of 3-4 experts from academia, industry and investment and receive direct feedback on their strategic positioning.

15:30

Room: Louise II - 1st floor

Networking Coffee

16:00

Room: Baudouin I - 25th floor

Discussion
Session III

Finance: The most pressing need of service innovators
How can service entrepreneurs ensure positive cash flow, in this credit crisis? What can investors do? How can governments help?

Moderator : Jenny Tooth (EBAN)
Speakers : Jeff Skinner ( London Business School ), Hans van der Hoek (TimeToCash.com),Patrick Polak (Newion Investments), Jan Nylander (Innovationsbron)

Room: Baudouin II - 25th floor

Company Presentations V

Satellite Downstream Applications
Hosted by KIS4SAT

Philippe Vanrie (EBN)

Expert Reviewers: Patrick Polak (Newion Investments), Judith Terstriep (Institut fur Arbeit und Technik), Guy Geldhof (Value for Growth)

Room: Baudouin III - 25th floor

Company Presentations VI

ICT

Expert Reviewers: Raf Moons (Fortis Private Equity), Franz Glatz (gate Garchinger Technologie- & Grunderzentrum GmbH), Michael Daun (Entrepreneur)

Up to 5 companies present their businesses to a panel of 3-4 experts from academia, industry and investment and receive direct feedback on their strategic positioning.

17:30

Move to Closing Session

17:45

Room: Louise I � 1st floor

Keynote Speech
The future is not what it used to be - Turning crisis into opportunity
Prof. Colin Turner

18:15

Keynote
Dr Reinhard Buscher, DG Enterprise and Industry, European Commission

19:00

Room: En Plein Ciel (27 th Floor)

Cocktail

20:00

Dinner with
KIS Venture Contest Awards