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The Experience Research Society (Experience Research Society (EXPRESSO) and Auckland University of Technology (Auckland University of Technology) are gathering experience researchers and professionals in a meeting to be held in New Zealand from the 28 November to 1 December (summer season). The 7 Experiences Summit (7X Summit) was conceptualised in 2020 during the lockdown period. It is inclusive as it welcomes participants from different industries. With the advancement of technologies, experience design is not confined to the creative industries, but to every industries. But not everyone understand what it entails or how to leverage on experiences. We're organising the 4th edition of the summit face-to-face. I met a legendary guru in experience research at the previous summit held in Brigham Young University, Utah, and this is what J. Robert "Bob" Rossman (co-author of Designing Experiences) has to say about his 7X Summit experience and the emerging trends with transformational experience: " The 7X Summit is a unique professional development opportunity for individuals interested in the experience economy. Research on the topic is in its infancy so it was interesting to learn about the many different lines of research being pursued by researchers from multiple disciplines.   This is a very accessible and friendly meeting. Practitioners are welcome and there is much for them to learn at this conference. All presenters made an effort to point out how their research findings could be used to improve practice.    Research on experience is increasingly focusing on transformations via appropriate experiences. Accomplishing personal transformations via one’s participation in experiences achieves valuable outcomes not accessible without the personal involvement and co-production that is operationalized in appropriately designed experiences. To achieve transformation, you must be present and engaged.   Pursuit of transformational experiences changes the intended outcome of an experience from simple engagement for pleasure to engagement with a purpose. These transformations are often not life changing in one session but usually occur incrementally over time via multiple experience occasions. Transformation always includes acquiring increased knowledge, skill, or some other desirable attribute. One is better at whatever is being pursued than before.   Providing these opportunities and their desirable outcomes is an economic value that can be sold. It is a logical product expansion from experiences. " To find out how you could contribute to experience research and practice, Visit the official page for the 7 Experiences Summit: www.aut.ac.nz/7xsummit

🚀 The VITALISE H2020 Project Master Course webinar series is kicking off, and you don't want to miss it! 🌟   🗓️ Date: October 11th, 15.00 CET, Online 📚 Module Title: BUILDING BRIDGES: TRANSDISCIPLINARY COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING STRATEGIES In our 1st webinar, we'll delve deep into the world of innovation within the context of Living Labs. Here's what you can expect: 🌐 Understand the significance of innovation in Living Labs. 📊 Dive into real-life examples and data showcasing the power of innovation in LLs. 💻 Learn how to navigate the online postgraduate program, maximizing platform functionality, interaction, and networking. 📱 Explore the educational benefits of integrating digital media. 🤝 Gain insights into effective networking strategies using tools like social bookmarking, social networking, web quests, and video tools.   Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills. Hurry, as there are only a few spots left! Secure your place now by registering here:  https://lnkd.in/dfgG8WQG For more details about the VITALISE webinar series, participation options, and module descriptions, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/d7J-ZCfG Get ready to boost your expertise and connect with like-minded professionals in the dynamic world of Living Labs and innovation. See you at the webinar! 👩💻👨💻 #vitalise #vitaliseproject #livinglab #health #wellbeing #harmonisation #H2020 #EU #EUfunded #ENoLL #research #innovation #InnovationCulture #DigitalTransformation #InnovativeIdeas #needsassessment #needsanalysis #livinglabresearch #usercentricproject #IPR #FAIR #RRI

I usually post “success stories” here on LinkedIn, as many of you probably do. However, this time I would like to emphasize something different, starting from an experience that can be seen as a “failure”. A few months ago, I submitted a contribution to the R&D Management Conference. This conference is highly relevant to my research activity, and last year's edition in Trento was simply amazing. Nevertheless, I made the mistake of submitting a paper that was at a very early stage of development, focusing more on the track I was submitting to rather than the contribution I would have eventually presented. Reasonably, the paper was not accepted for the conference, and I was quite disappointed, considering the importance of the event and the fact that I had never experienced something similar before. However, after a few days of disappointment, I took some time to reflect on my attendance at the conference despite not presenting. The main reasons that led me to make this decision are represented by the pictures below. The R&D Management community is really made of extraordinary people and enthusiastic researchers, and it is one of the best series of conferences I have attended in my still short career. From my previous conference experiences, I have learned that presenting a contribution is extremely relevant and valuable for the development of our research. But beyond that, there is an abundance of social capital flowing around during the rest of the conference, including both the other sessions and the social events. And now, I can confirm that I made the right choice. Notably, this year's conference was hosted by Universidad Pablo de Olavide in the outstanding setting of Seville. One last, but extremely important point. Since I was not presenting, I had the opportunity to focus a lot on other works and approaches in my research field. Many interesting and well-developed papers were presented, but I would like to mention one that has been the most inspiring to me, also given its relevance to my research. It is titled “Innovation ecosystem orchestration: virtually or spatially enabled?” and was presented by Dieudonnee Cobben. From my personal and humble opinion, if you are interested in innovation ecosystems, keep an eye on that. #rnd2023 #management #research

📢 Join us in this event to learn about #DigitalSkills funding opportunities in 2024 & find new partners for projects during the #matchmaking session 🚀 Bonus: I'll present the European Artificial Intelligence Skills Alliance ARISA - AI Skills and how to become Associated Partners 🤝 #DigitalSkills #fundingopportunity #DigitalEuropeProgramme #erasmusplus #aiskills #EUprojects

Innovate Marquette SmartZone's Innovation Week is back! And this year, there’s not one, but TWO pitch competitions planned! 🤩 The Outdoor Innovation Pitch competition is for Michigan-based companies in the outdoor recreation industry to pitch their business for the chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes. Want to show off your business and have the chance to win some capital? Now’s your chance! Deadline to apply is Sunday, January 28. But that’s not all… for the first time, Northern Michigan University’s Big Pitch competition will take place during Innovation Week! Come to the pitch to learn about some innovative ideas from NMU Students. 🤝 Pitch competitions are just one component of Innovate Marquette SmartZone's 2nd annual Innovation Week, happening February 21-23. The three day conference brings together thought-leaders, innovators, and creative minds in Marquette to enjoy keynote speakers, workshops, innovation quests, networking opportunities, and more. We couldn’t be more excited for the incredible lineup! Be sure to grab your Innovation Week ticket soon, it’s only 33 days away (but who’s counting, right?) 😉 To apply for the Outdoor Innovation pitch, grab your Innovation Week ticket, and learn more about Innovation Week programming, visit: https://lnkd.in/gGpaxS6J #SirenStrategy #MediaRelations #Communication #StrategicCommunication #PublicRelations #EarnedMedia #InnovationWeek #PitchCompetition #Networking #OutdoorInnovation

The theme "How Human Capital Drives Innovations: Building Collaboration within Ecosystems" has never been more relevant in today's rapidly evolving world. We increasingly realize that human capital - the skills, knowledge, and experiences people bring - is at the heart of innovation. Throughout our engaging and thought-provoking debates at the Astana International Forum, it was clear that this shift in understanding is essential for our educational institutions, particularly schools and academia. We need to transform our education systems to ensure they are not merely places for standardization but hubs for innovation and identifying new opportunities. While useful in specific contexts, standardization can stifle creativity and innovation if it becomes the dominant model. The traditional education model emphasizes rote memorization and standardized tests, valuing conformity over originality. But in our ever-changing, interconnected world, creative thinkers, problem solvers, and those who can adapt and innovate drive progress. Schools and academia should serve as incubators of innovation, promoting a culture encouraging experimentation, creativity, and divergent thinking. We must foster an environment that allows for failure and learning from it, as this is a vital part of the innovation process. We should encourage our students to challenge existing norms, question established knowledge, and forge their unique paths. Further, the value of collaboration within ecosystems, whether educational, business, or societal, must be considered. Innovation rarely happens in isolation; it is often the result of cooperation between different people, each bringing their unique perspectives and skills to the table. This collaboration can foster transformative ideas and innovations within a supportive ecosystem. We must actively nurture these ecosystems, breaking down silos and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration to unlock our human capital's potential fully. These spaces allow engineers to learn from artists, scientists, and social workers, where diverse ideas and perspectives can cross-pollinate to create truly innovative solutions. The dialogue at the Astana Finance Days has been profoundly enlightening, reinforcing the understanding that our human capital is our most valuable asset. As we move forward, let's strive to transform our educational systems and foster collaboration within our ecosystems to harness the full power of human innovation. #innovation #collaboration #school #academia

A recap of the Innovation Value Institute Summit 2023 held at Maynooth University on June 21st and 22nd Two days of workshops and fascinating presentations, in-depth discussions, captivating panel talks and intriguing insights. This year’s theme was Co-Creating the Digital World; beyond 2027, and with this in mind, we lined up excellent speakers and panelists that are experts in the realm of digital transformation. The Summit showcase opened up with a Welcome Address from Professor Eeva Leinonen (President of Maynooth University). President Leinonen highlighted the importance of digitisation in people’s every day lives and celebrated IVI and their continuing work in the realm of digital transformation, recognising IVI as one of the university’s flagship research centres. Further distinguished speakers included Professor Markus Helfert (Director of IVI), Barry Lowry (CIO at Department of Public Expenditure & Reform), Professor Dave Lewis (Interim Director at ADAPT), Joan Mulvihill (Digitalisation & Sustainability Lead at Siemens Ireland), Christoph F. Strnadl, Ph.D., CBPP (Deputy CTO at Software AG), Helen Burke (VP at IDA Ireland), Crystel Robbins Rynne (COO at HRLocker), Professor Tuure Tuunanen (Professor of Information Systems at the University of Jyväskylä) and Russell Kane (University Engagement Lead at Microsoft Ireland) and many more. For further details, read more at.... https://lnkd.in/ewakH_rQ #datagovernance #digitaltransformation #digitaleurope #digitalskills #digitalbusinesstransformation #digitalstrategy #digitalbusiness #sustainability #artificialintelligence #digital