With seventeen years of working with innovation in the public, private, and academic sector, Piret is an expert in analysing complex challenges, initiating their solutions, and evaluating innovations. Her experience with anticipatory innovation governance at the Observatory of Public Sector Innovation (OPSI) will be invaluable in our panel discussion on proactive change in leadership models.

In his role as Committee Chair, Jon Simonsson is engaged with addressing the challenges of technological development and creating conditions to accelerate the responsible use of new technologies. Jon is joining our panel talk to share his expertise in identifying policy challenges and driving policy development so that technological innovation can be best utilised for a sustainable future.

Lisa plays an integral role in promoting an innovation culture that permeates all levels of the city’s administration and engages residents, businesses, and academia in developing smart solutions for societal needs. Lisa brings her extensive knowledge of innovation processes and systemic transformation to our panel discussion and will be sharing her thoughts on what’s required to achieve real change.