The Innovation Management Summit 2025 is a unique platform to experience the forefront of innovation strategy, policy, and practice.
This year’s event builds on the momentum of BSI's Innovation Day 2024, evolving into a premier annual gathering for innovation leaders and practitioners.
Centered on ISO 56001, this event delves into the real-world application of innovation management within organisations.
From expert talks to interactive breakout sessions, this summit is designed to inform, inspire, and activate.
What you'll gain from attending
- Insight into the new ISO 56001 standard and its practical implementation.
- Case studies from organizations leading in innovation management systems.
- Panel discussions with industry pioneers and policy drivers.
- Strategies for public and private sector adoption of standards.
- Tools for professionalizing innovation managers and scaling support services.
- A clear view of the innovation support marketplace in the UK.
- Networking with peers, thought leaders, and future collaborators.
Why this event matters:
This summit is more than an event - it's a strategic inflection point. By fostering awareness and adoption of innovation standards, we are shaping a future where:
- Innovation managers are professionalized.
- The UK becomes a global hub for innovation systems.
- Support markets for certification, training, and scaling flourish.
- R&D is commercialized faster, and SMEs perform better.
- National and global economies grow through smarter, standardized innovation.
Agenda:
09:30 Welcome & Introduction
09:40 Opening Remarks
09:55 ISO 56001 Framework: The Systems Approach to Innovation Management
10:40 Understanding Context
11:00 Coffee Break
11:20 What is our Body of Knowledge and why does it matter?
12:10 Leadership, Change Management and Communication
12:40 Lunch
13:40 Professional Competencies & Capabilities for Delivering Innovation Management Systems
14:20 Strategic Insights: Strategy & Policy Implementation in Innovation Management
14:40 Open Innovation Ecosystems
15:00 Measurement and Evaluation
15:20 Case Study Roundtables Facilitated small-group discussions exploring practical examples
16:50 Closing Remarks
17:00 Drinks Reception at the Wonderlab
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Our commitment to sustainability:
We are committed to making every BSI event as sustainable as possible. Please help by minimizing single-use plastics and reducing printed materials. Our event venues are chosen for their accessibility to public transport, offering delegates convenient and eco-friendly travel options. Learn more about BSI's Sustainability Code.
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