Global Innovation Forum

13/04/2026

18/03/2025

BIG NEWS 📢 GIF 2025 is happening! The Global Innovation Forum returns to London on 19-20 November under the theme 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐬 🚀

🎙 A must in every innovator’s calendar, our 2025 edition is a call to explore untapped potential, break boundaries and shape the impossible. Expect an action-packed agenda with innovation leaders from Adobe, Unilever, Microsoft, Netflix, Mars, UK Space Agency, Philips, Bayer and more. 🤝 In partnership with Brand Genetics and Cambridge Design Partnership.

✅ Super Early Bird tickets are now live - secure yours today!

29/11/2024

THAT'S A WRAP 🎬 The 2024 Global Innovation Forum took place last week and we’re thrilled to share some highlights with you. 🚀

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing speakers, partners, collaborators and attendees for making this year’s event truly unforgettable. Together, we embraced the spirit of staying curious and hungry for innovation.

✅ Stay tuned - more stories, insights and takeaways are coming your way in the weeks ahead!

08/11/2024

𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 ✨ The designer of the McLaren W1, Elva, Artura and Range Rover Velar, João Dias, shares his creative journey in the new episode.

✅ Joao Dias shares his journey from his early days in Portugal to shaping some of McLaren’s most iconic vehicles. Known for his intellectual approach to car design, Joao explains the philosophy and process behind creating a car that balances beauty with performance, discussing his experience designing models like the McLaren W1. He talks about what separates true design from styling, the importance of sketching, mastering design tools, and using AI to expand creative boundaries while maintaining control and personal vision. In talk with innovation & strategy leader Ben Strutt.

Joao Dias, designer of the McLaren W1, Elva, Artura and Range Rover Velar, shares his journey from his early days in Portugal to shaping some of McLaren’s mo...

27/02/2024

HOW DO WE IMPROVE DIGITAL WELLBEING? 💻 Don't miss the latest episode with Tyler Shores 👉 https://youtu.be/Ufxt4Wk8skk

✅ Tyler is the Manager of the University of Cambridge ThinkLab at University of Cambridge, which acts as an incubator of creativity & innovation, collaborating on bigger picture projects. In this conversation Tyler shares his journey from working at Google to pioneering research on digital habits, wellbeing, and productivity. He explores insights around the future of work, neurodiversity and personal development. The conversation points the impact of digital habits on our daily lives, exploring strategies for improving digital wellbeing and fostering a more productive work environment.

🌐 Tyler will be speaking at the 2024 edition of the Global Innovation Forum on 20-21 November in London, UK.

30/11/2023

AI will make us more HUMAN 🦾 Check out the NEW episode!
With the pragmatic futurist Ken Hubbell 👉 https://youtu.be/m2UCrwBsL2M

✅ In this episode: Ken Hubbell is the author of "There is AI in Team", which talks about the future of human, augmented human, and non-human collaboration. Ken explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and human augmentation on various aspects of life. He also highlights the potential of AI and robotics to enhance education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability, while encouraging individuals to embrace technology partnerships for upskilling and adaptability in the evolving workforce.