Why disrupt a sector when you have a monopoly? ⭕ How do you bring innovation into a heavily regulated industry? 💡 How do you attract diverse, innovative startup's to work with traditional organisations?⚡ How can open innovation be used to overcome these complexities?🚀
This session explores how United Utilities transforming one of the oldest industries in the world, water management, through their bold open innovation initiatives. They will reveal how they decided to look outside their sector to bring innovation into the heavily regulated, traditional, water management environment and offer tangible advice for those looking to challenge the status quo in their sector. They will be joined by L Marks, who played a pivotal role in carving out United Utilities innovation strategy and transforming their approach to innovation through collaboration with unexpected sectors.
Speakers:
Kieran Brocklebank, Head of Innovation, United Utilities
Jennifer Walker, Programme Manager, L Marks
Simon Spier, Commercial Director, L Marks
Victoria Edwards, CEO, FIDO Tech Ltd
Lauren Quigley, Head of Innovation Programmes, London & Partners
