The HTB forums are live online events designed for business decision makers. They are concise one-hour live case-study based sessions with optional one-hour meet-the-speakers sessions. The practical key messages are derived from a global panel of experts, adding the European, North American and Asian perspective. This forum focuses on Open innovation as growing technology convergence and speed to market are driving the need for a broader set of accessible technologies and IP. To remain competitive, technology driven businesses must move from a closed approach to innovation to an open one if they are to succeed in maximising the value of high-growth technology.

Open innovation is a strategic IP management approach that allows firms to have a sophisticated understanding of their future innovation needs based on an integrated approach that combines business, technology and IP strategy.

Live case study presenter:

Anna Ajodan, Legal Counsel, Volvo Autonomous Solutions (0Göteborg, Sweden)

The case study speaker, Anna Ajodan, will present CampX, the startup innovation hub at Volvo Group with locations in Europe, India, and the US. The initial presentation will describe the open innovation model at CampX. which designed to be a catalyst for the development of a sustainable mobility innovation ecosystem in the areas of electromobility, automation, sustainability, connectivity, and fintech.  Next, several startups from different CampX sites and different engagement programs (e.g. from the incubator, accelerator, and venture builder) will describe the experience of their firms within the CampX ecosystem in their country.