The Executives' Club Of Chicago Innovation Council Program Panelists To Discuss Collaborative Innovation

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Oct 13, 2014, 12:11 ET

CHICAGO, Oct. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 21, get access to The EC's Innovation Council and network with Chicago business leaders who are driving innovation within their enterprises at the first Innovation Council Program of the 2014-2015 season hosted by Baxter International.

At this breakfast, hear a panel of thought leaders discuss how they are using collaborative innovation to position their organizations at the cutting edge of their industries.

The program titled, "Collaborative Innovation – Piecing Together a Collective Puzzle" will address advancements in globalization as well as the challenges it brings such as: increased competition, diverse regulatory requirements and the rapid rate of technological change. While globalization is upping the level of competition, the panelists will share how it is simultaneously stimulating cooperation among innovative organizations in an interconnected world.

Event Details

Innovation Council Program: Tuesday, October 21, 2014
"Collaborative Innovation – Piecing Together a Collective Puzzle"
Baxter Headquarters Cafeteria, 1 Baxter Parkway, Deerfield, IL 60015
Registration and Networking: 8:00 a.m.; Program: 8:30-9:45 p.m.
Hosted By: Baxter International

Panelists:

Amy Francetic, CEO, Clean Energy Trust
Michael A. Marasco, Director & Clinical Professor, Farley Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Northwestern University
GH Rao, President - Engineering and R&D Services, HCL Technologies
Paul Steinberg, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Motorola Solutions

Moderator:

Dr. Marcus Schabacker, Vice President, R&D Medical Products, Baxter International

For further information on this program, purchasing tables and tickets, membership or sponsorship, call (312) 263-3500 or email [email protected].

About The Executives' Club of Chicago:

The Executives' Club is Chicago's premier membership and business forum. For more than one hundred years, The Club has been a valued resource for Chicago's business leaders - connecting members, and providing opportunities for strategic relationship development, access to intellectual exchange and world class speakers, and enhanced exposure to the global business community. Through its Global Leaders, Women's Leadership, Chicago CEO Series and other programming, The Club brings together business, civic and academic leaders from all industries to discuss strategies that address challenges and opportunities affecting Chicago and the world. For more information on The Club, visit www.ExecutivesClub.org.

About The Executives' Club of Chicago's Innovation Council: Composed of senior executives from leading Chicagoland enterprises, the Innovation Council establishes criteria for industry innovation recognition and awards including business concepts, products, and services in Chicago. Founding Innovation Council members include Baxter, a leader in healthcare for more than 80 years; Catamaran, Fortune's fastest growing company in 2011 and KPMG, recognized for its technology advisory practice. For more information, visit Convene.ExecutivesClub.org.

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