Innovation is a laboratory for applied creativity where development of innovative projects and exploration of new directions in different disciplines are dynamically perceived. Innovation enables a more conscious perception of place and its characteristics; it is an experimental space in which design methods can be used to examine and interrogate ideas, forms, structures, dreams and visions. Innovation is about transgressing boundaries of multiple disciplines in view of developing novelties or improving existing offerings, methods and processes while taking into account numerous dimensions and angles. It is also about opening new perspectives on the world of tomorrow. Innovation is also a state of mind, which has to be nurtured and cultivated. The currently turbulent environment renders innovation even more challenging, yet necessary, to reach the competitive edge and maintain sustainable advantage. The successful ability to innovate requires a multidisciplinary attitude towards understanding, designing and implementing an overarching innovation strategy. 

Workshop Objectives

This one-day workshop taking place simultaneously aims at: 

•gathering a mixed audience of innovation professionals; 

•and at inaugurating a new International Journal that focuses on the MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES ON INNOVATION. 

It addresses a wide audience involved in innovation and aims at bringing together international academics, professional associations, policy makers, thought leaders and practitioners, to discuss the various challenges linked to innovation. 

To register please see the following link: http://paginas.fe.up.pt/~iwsmai/iwsmai/Call_for_Papers.html

Topics 

Papers should concentrate on innovation, whatever form it takes (product, service, process, organizational, marketing) and from any disciplinary perspective (business and economics, social sciences, engineering, information science). 

Selected papers will be invited for submission to the Multidisciplinary journal mentioned in the call for papers.

Important Submission Deadlines

1. May 1st : Outlines Only (All Submissions) – See Abstract Submission below. 

2. May 21st : Acceptance Notification

3. July 1st : Final Submissions (including papers, profiles & photos) registration & payment

    

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