Get To Next tackles the 2 biggest challenges for innovation leaders: 1. Getting people on board + 2. Moving the right innovation across the finish line at scale. In this session, Andrea Kates, originator of Find Your Next (cross-industry innovation) and Futureproofing Next (staying relevant in a chaotic world) will be introducing Next 3.0: Get To Next. Practical, roll-up-your-sleeves tools to break through the chasm between the GREAT IDEAS that companies need to embrace and the ACTIVATION of those initiatives at scale. For the past 10 years, Andrea has worked with companies like Fujitsu, Ford, Mayo Clinic, Siemens, Stitch Fix and startups in fintech, AI, and technology to break through the biggest innovation struggles. This hands-on workshop equips you with tools you can apply on Monday morning with your teams to move faster from idea to execution. Key takeaways: 1. How to Engineer "Futureproofed" Innovation Initiatives on Day One 2. How to Apply Cross-Industry Insights to Accelerate Success 3. How to Build a Multiplier Ecosystem 4. How to Get Full-Court-Press Engagement

Andrea Kates is a Silicon Valley-based expert at moving innovation to revenue. For 20 years she’s led bold initiatives in virtually every sector and every geography that help companies figure out where to place their bets on emerging products, services, and technologies and to scale dynamic business models. In essence: How do you disrupt before being disrupted, avoid the blind side and get ahead of the future? Former tech CEO, growth advisor, and thought leader: CXO Forum (Tokyo), TED main stage, Aspen Institute Ideas Festival, Copenhagen Fintech. Author: Find Your Next + Futureproofing : Next. Masterclass series: Get To Next.