Invitation to the second EPISIS conference - European and National Strategies for Service Innovation

European and National Strategies for Service Innovation

- Service innovation as a Driver of Value Creation

6 - 7 September 2011, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Hamburg, Germany

Join the INNO-Net EPISIS project's second conference and explore inspiring views and approaches related to the potential of service innovation as a driver for value creation in Europe. The aim of the 2nd EPISIS Conference is to contribute to a better understanding of service innovation policy and to provide European, National and Regional policy makers and stakeholders with more knowledge on service innovation as a driver of value creation. The conference will build on the latest theory and policies on service innovation, company cases and best practice in policy making from all over Europe.

At the EPISIS Conference you will have the opportunity to:

 - Meet and share experiences with the best policy makers on service innovation in Europe

 - Discuss current issues of service innovation, for example:

o How can service innovation promote value creation?

o How is service innovation linked to economic growth in advanced economies?

o How can a more effective service innovation policy accelerate value creation?

o How is service innovation policy implemented in different European countries?

o How can service innovation be the solution of wider societal challenges such as the ageing population, welfare services under pressure, climate change and sustainable growth?

o What are the main challenges of establishing specific service innovation instruments and strategies?

o How can the impact of service innovation policy be measured?

Register now and read more about the conference program on http://www.proinno-europe.eu/episisconference2011/

Looking forward to seeing you in Hamburg!