The NOvation Forum is an innovative initiative that seeks to critically re-evaluate and reimagine the role of innovation in our contemporary society. This interdisciplinary event is designed to challenge and expand upon traditional narratives of innovation, moving beyond the conventional focus on technological advancement and economic growth to emphasize its broader societal impacts and potential as a force for fostering social equity.

In September 2021, the 1^st NOvation Forum marked a significant milestone in the discourse on innovation. This digital event, held from September 15th to 17th, convened scholars globally to engage in critical discussions about various facets of innovation, research, and governance. [see more…]

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Building on the success of our 1^st NOvation Forum, this second edition seeks to challenge and expand current narratives in innovation studies, emphasizing interdisciplinary and critical approaches. It will highlight the intersections of science, technology, and society, while questioning normative orientations and exploring diverse, often marginalized perspectives in innovation discourse. In doing so, the forum will explore how innovation can be redirected towards social equity and the public good.

Three Days of Intensive Collaboration and Discussion.

The event is designed to foster a rich, collaborative environment over three full days, maximizing engagement and learning opportunities for all attendees.

Scientific Committee

Beata Segercrantz, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.

Boris Raehme, Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Trento, Italy.

Céline Cholez, Grenoble-Alpes University Grenoble-inp Industrial Engineering Laboratoire PACTE, France.

Cornelius Schubert, Technische Universität Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany.

Darryl Cressman, Philosophy Department, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands.

Dominique Vinck, Université de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland

Gabriela Bortz, National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (Conicet), Universidad Nacional de Quilmes, Argentina.

Gérald Gaglio, Université Nice Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France.

Juan Carlos Moreno, Universidad Santo Tomás, Bogotá, Colombia

Lee Vinsel, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, United States.

Mónica Edwards-Schachter, Lecturer at the University of Burgos, Burgos, Spain.

Noela Invernizzi, Departamento de Educação, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Políticas Públicas, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil.

Rick Hölsgens, Technische Universität Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany.

Sebastian Pfotenhauer, Technische Universität München, München, Germany.

Sheik Fayaz Ahmad, Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS), Zhejiang, China

Ulrich Ufer, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany.

Zhanxiong Liu, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.