Module Descriptions

 

MODULE 1: INSIGHTS FROM THE FUTURE

Innovation MVP
Smart City Solutions, Smart City Architecture, The Future of Education, Smart and Connected Communities, are just a few of the specialties of Lev Gonick, CIO at Arizona State University. With international recognition for technology innovations in community engagement, learning spaces, next-generation network projects, and organizational development, together we will discover why Lev was recognized by ComputerWorld as a Premier 100 IT leader and honored by CIO magazine with a CIO 100 Award. Lev was awarded one of the Power 100 in Inside Business Magazine (2015), “Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers in Public-Sector Innovation’ by Government Technology (2011), and in 2010, received recognition as “Visionary of the Year” from NATOA.

Fireside Chat: The Future of Communities of Innovation
To get a sense of what's on their minds when it comes to addressing "the future", we have turned to the thought leaders who are at the forefrunt of ensuring a positive future for their communities of innovation: some of the most dynamic research park and innovation district execs in the business. With a short, interactive discussion, we will pose some core questions that get to the heart of the matter: how talent, geography, technology disruptions and the evolving nature of the workforce will impact our collective futures. After we hear from some experts, we will engage in a brief collaborative exercise that engages everyone in the room to gather their thoughts on the innovation ecosystem of the future - from amenities to places and spaces to people.

MODULE 2: DRIVING CONNECTIVITY: EXPERIENCING THE ASU INNOVATION NETWORK

  • Engage with leaders from the #1 Most Innovative University in the Nation (U.S. New & World Report)
  • Learn of best practice case study examples driving new, university-led, public-private partnerships
  • Experience the future of connectivity with a ride on Phoenix’s Valley Metro Light Rail System

MODULE 3: IMPACTS OF AI, MACHINE LEARNING & BIG DATA ON RESEARCH PARKS & INNOVATION COMMUNITIES

  • Examine and learn how AI, machine learning and big data has or will affect University operations/missions/environments
  • Explore new and evolving value propositions for research parks and innovation communities driven by a constantly evolving digital economy
  • Will research parks and innovation communities be the hub/gatekeepers of niche big data, high speed computing, algorithm development employees on the cutting edge of these changes
  • What human, physical changes, and infrastructure needs will Research Parks and Innovation Communities be required to acquire to be relevant in the future – 5G, specialized cyber and computing facilities, available experts to work with companies and entrepreneurs

MODULE 4: THE EVOLVING WORKFORCE: REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION, SERVICES & PROGRAMMING

  • Discover predictions on future programming, construction, and flex space requirements.
  • Members: Off Campus Parking (uses parking lots in more strategic manner) and Scoop that is type of carpooling company that is working with top university systems.
  • Programs to entice employees in research parks to reduce carbon footprints.
  • Need to plan now for autonomous cars and decide if they want to build structured parking garages.

MODULE 5: THE FUTURE OF YOUR RESEARCH COMMUNITY: STRATEGIC PLANNING, DIVERSITY AND WORKFORCE INCLUSION 

  • Approaches to organizational strategic planning have evolved radically in the past and will continue to evolve in the future. The workforce is changing quicker with more women/other genders, and various races, religions, and ethnic groups diversifying a very traditional industry segments as well as new industry formations within universities and colleges.
  • What do these changes mean for my organization? How will we do organizational and personnel planning when information technology, data analytics and other technologies are changing society at incredible speed? What will a much more diverse workforce and society mean for my organization?
  • As a research park professional, what should I be expecting in the future and what should I be doing for my park to meet these evolving demands and opportunities?
  • Join a robust discussion on strategic planning and the workforce of the future at this module.