Welcome to the Eindhoven Innovation Café. Join us to discuss the future vision of our city over drinks and networking, featuring ‘Love your problem, not your solution’ professor Walter Baets (Wicked Problems Officer at Eindhoven Engine), Ankita Durani and Joseph Zekry (iBUiLT, fostering international inclusion in the Brainport region).
We are also excited to announce that Eindhoven start-up and 2024 Gerard & Anton Award winner, Dembrane, will be present with their advanced software. They promise that all voices will be heard and no good idea will be lost. A great tool for this democratic process, don’t you think?
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the conversation and contribute to the future of Eindhoven!
Eindhoven is growing fast and the world is facing huge challenges. What can we envision to ensure an attractive and enduring habitat for future generations? Which experiments and prototypes are needed to stay a step ahead? What can we learn from other cities? This is the moment to connect the superpowers of our regional ecosystems.
Special Guests
Walter Baets – Wicked Problems Officer at Eindhoven Engine
‘We are trained to simplify complex problems, leading to non-relevant solutions. However, in today’s complex world, problems need deep understanding within their systemic and stakeholder contexts. Major challenges include exponential technologies, an exhausted planet, and an individualistic worldview. Solutions should come from empathizing with those affected, co-creating understanding, and collaborating towards shared solutions. Hence start loving your problem (area), rather than your solution.’
Walter Baets is Professor Emeritus at the University of Cape Town and Wicked Problems Officer at Eindhoven Engine. He is an expert in complexity and the quantum interpretation of innovation and transformation. His career spans seven countries and two continents, with notable roles in academia and strategic consulting. Baets has authored several key publications on business, innovation, and leadership. He is also a photographer and part-time shepherd, practicing the art of ‘being’ in his personal life.
Ankita Durani and Joseph Zekry – fostering international inclusion in the Brainport region
With a focus on innovation, operational excellence and sustainability, ZekryTech is spearheading technology development, training and strategy consulting in the semiconductors and mobility value chains. ZekryTech capitalizes on the extensive experience of it’s director, Dr. Joseph Zekry, in leading multidisciplinary projects and programs over the past 2 decades at global and purpose-driven organisations like ASML, imec and Lightyear.
As a Co-Founders of iBUILT, Ankita Durani and Joseph Zekry are committed to fostering international inclusion in the Brainport region. Their expertise in strategy, partnerships and stakeholder management, coupled with a passion for diversity and leadership development, drives the mission to create a more equitable and sustainable tech industry in Eindhoven.
During the event they will share their expertise, vision and engage in a debate about our fast growing city.Moderated by Anne Ligtenberg.
Join the EHV Innovation City Vision Event
Do you be a part of the Future of Eindhoven? Mark this event in your calendar and secure your ticket here. Walk in is also possible but the seats for the debat are limited. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
10 October 2024 – Kazerne, Paradijslaan 8, downtown Eindhoven
17:30 Walk-in and networking, we’ll offer a free drink and a bite
18:00 Introduction to the Special Guests followed by a moderated debate
19:00 Networking
19:30 Opportunity to join the Meet-up dinner with the speakers
English spoken, free of charge