(d)innovation Symposium

The 3rd annual (d)innovation symposiumbrings together interdisciplinary experts who have woven together aspects of design and entrepreneurship in transformative ways.

The spirit of (d)innovation is in the our collective creative capacity to create a better world. This year’s symposium features (d)dares, a series of rapid discussion and energetic exploratory sessions with our diverse group of guest speakers open to all faculty, students and anyone willing to dare! Come build a vibrant network of resources for engaging design and society.

(d)innovation 2019 brings together a tremendous group of creative, strategic and innovative leaders from across the country to Iowa State University:
Brad Baer – Director of Strategy/Blue Cadet
Joe Benesh – Founder/Ingenuity
Manas Chimpidi – Art Director/Nimaroh
Tarun Gangwani – Senior Product Manager/Twitch
Teodoro Mefalopulos – Creative Director/Nimaroh
Nathan T. Wright – Illustrator/Artist/Creator of Fatberg

(d)innovation
April 8 – April 11
Armory

04/08 9am – 5pm
9 a.m. – Event Kickoff – (d)dares topics revealed project launch
Discovery (People, places, issues)
5 p.m. – 6 p.m. (d)Innovation

04/09 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
What if (Making a difference)

04/10 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Putting into action (New futures)

04/11 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Resolution (Making sense of it all)
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Presentation and public voting (the best of the best)
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. (d)Innovation