SISU: The Innovation Institute at Northern Michigan University and Innovate Marquette are co-hosting the inaugural Innovation Week from Monday, May 8 to Wednesday, May 10. NMU faculty and support staff in related roles will have their $175 entry fees covered. Those unsure about whether they qualify are encouraged to check with their deans. The complimentary registration is good at nmu.edu/tickets through Tuesday, April 25.
Innovation Week is intended to inspire and enlighten by featuring five keynote speakers, six innovation quests, interactive workshops and connection opportunities for attendees. There will also be a Lasers and Blazers Innovation Party at the Landmark Inn, an Innovate Marquette Electric Vehicle Showcase and conference sessions with the goal to spark curiosity and drive action.
Tickets are available for purchase at the NMU ticket website. The cost for full registration is $175 for general admission, $25 for students. For the opening night keynote and reception only, it is $75 general admission.
The keynote speakers include the Chief Content Officer of Trend Hunter Armida Ascano, whose keynote topic is “Micro-Generations, Post-Pandemic: The New Formative Years.” Also making an appearance is Trend Hunter's Director of Special Projects Sean Watson, with his keynote presentation on “Future Tech: AI, Automation, Metaverse and The Super Future.”
Virginia Commonwealth University's Assistant Vice Provost for Innovation Garret Westlake will address “Innovation with Lego Serious Play” and “Exploring the Role of AI in Human Centered Design.” The final keynote speaker is former NMU Trustee Robert Mahaney, who is doing his talk on “SISU.”
For a full schedule of Innovation Week events, plus bios for each of the mentioned speakers, click here.