A Brave New World Symposium
3/30/2009 (Kelley Indianapolis)
Topics Overview
In the 21st century our society will be and is being confronted by fundamental challenges and in this new environment, businesses and public sector organizations face a daunting new imperative.
We are not lost nor are we incapable of meeting and beating these challenges, but it will require a new way of thinking and acting. What will be needed is strong leadership and level of collaboration that has not be seen before. Whether it is between private and public sectors, cultures, and governments; the time for inaction has passed, we as a society must unite against these profound challenges and meet them head on.
A Brave New World Symposium is being organized with the intent of sparking a community conversation on how to begin preparing for the challenges of the 21st century. With speakers from the private and public sectors; everyone can gain something from attending the event. All who attend should expect to leave inspired on a personal and professional level.
At IUPUI, student organizations, the administration, and faculty have already began to foster this community conversation on campus. An example of this is the collaboration between the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis - Investment Club and IUPUI Chapter - Heifer International.
Event Speakers
Scott Abbott is an authentic servant leader. He’s a business man, innovator, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He has started companies, purchased companies, and worked with thousands of people, and hundreds of small, midsize and large organizations, including IBM, Microsoft, GE, Avnet, Intel, Apple, P&G, McDonalds, Red Cross, Aon, Oracle, HP, Eli Lilly, Amazon, and Harley Davidson.
Marleen New, with more than 25 years of experience in marketing, advertising and cause-related communications, has helped a variety of organizations create stronger and more enduring brands.
Dr. Uday Sukhatme, the IUPUI Executive Vice Chancellor, serves as both the Chief Academic Officer and Dean of the Faculties. Reporting to the Chancellor, Dr. Sukhatme provides leadership for all academic units and serves as chief executive officer in the Chancellor’s absence.
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