DALLAS, May 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As a part of its third annual YPO Innovation Week, YPO will host four signature events in the United States, focusing on the latest innovations and transformations in technology across a variety of sectors and industries.
YPO Innovation Week is a series of more than 50 events conducted in over 30 countries throughout the world from 7-11 May 2018, featuring dynamic global innovators who will come together to share best-in-class business strategies as well as timely and relevant insights that are fueling innovation and shaping the future of global business over the next decade.
The four events, hosted in New York City and Palo Alto, California, will propel YPO members to the next level, featuring insightful sessions on auto technology, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, medtech, future of work, automation and more.
“Innovation and disruptive technology are so closely aligned, and these events in the United States will each take a deep dive into the new developments in technology and their future impact on business and industries,” says YPO Innovation Week Chair Keith Alper, CEO, Nitrous Effect. “During the week, YPO members will gain invaluable insights from some of the most innovative and inspiring leaders in their respective spaces.”
Launch of YPO Innovation Week at NYSE – New York City, New York, USA
To kick off the week, YPO members will ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange. The event, hosted by New York Stock Exchange, will also feature an interactive learning session focused on “The Future of Innovation.”
Speakers include:
Silicon Valley Summit — Palo Alto, California, USA
For two immersive days, the Silicon Valley Summit will delve into transformative technologies like cryptocurrencies, cybersecurity and autonomous transportation in the very hub of modern invention, featuring unprecedented access to advanced research and cutting-edge development fueling the most ambitious and innovative projects in the world.
The event will showcase top leaders in fintech, medtech, venture capital, cybersecurity and more, including:
World Technology Summit 2018: What’s the Future? — New York, New York, USA
The World Technology Summit will feature amazing advancements being made in some of New York City’s most promising tech incubators as well as opportunities to meet developers creating the next generation of disruptive innovation in health care, finance, education, marketing and social good.
Resources include:
Auto Tech Summit — Palo Alto, California, USA
This inaugural event will explore the latest innovations and disruptive technologies in the automobile industry, offering insights on how the transformation of the industry will unfold and how best to adopt and embrace these developments.
YPO Innovation Week is a global event during which the world’s most innovative companies share their inspiration and insights. YPO Innovation Week is designed for YPO leaders who are responsible for vision, strategy, information and technology who are charged with driving innovation — across industries and sectors.
Through signature Innovation Week events, live two-way interactive video casts and livestream events, business leaders will learn how to keep pace with innovation trends on a global scale, innovate and disrupt industry practices, nurture and develop value-creating ideas across organizations and positively impact communities, industries and the world.
Additional Innovation Week signature events will be held between 7-11 May 2018 in major cities including Sydney, Australia; London, England; Tel Aviv, Israel; Bratislava, Slovakia; and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
For more information, visit the YPO Innovation Week website.
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