Europe and Central Asia 2011 - Expanding the Frontiers of Innovation
Channel: World Economic Forum
Date: 2011-06-08

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08.06.2011

Opening of the World Economic forum on Europe and Central Asia 2011
Welcome by
Werner Faymann, Federal Chancellor of Austria
Heinz Fischer, President of Austria
Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum

Expanding the Frontiers of Innovation
In an era of rapid economic, political and social change, how can innovation across geographies, sectors and generations help the region regain its competitive edge in today's new global reality?

The following dimensions will be addressed:
- Regional diversity and the role of innovation
- Policies, strategies and resources driving competitiveness
- Disruptive innovation and regional game-changers

Mykola Azarov, Prime Minister of Ukraine
Herman Gref, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Sberbank, Russian Federation; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia
Sir Michael Rake, Chairman, BT Group, United Kingdom; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia
Michael Spindelegger, Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister of European and International Affairs of Austria
Andrew Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Proteus Biomedical, USA; Technology Pioneer

Chaired by
Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum

Social Entrepreneurs Award -- Europe 2011
Social Entrepreneurs implement innovative solutions to social and ecological problems with financially sustainable models. The Schwab Foundation announces the 2011 European Social Entrepreneurs of the Year, representing different sectors and countries across the continent.

Presented by
Hilde Schwab, Chairperson and Co-Founder, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, Switzerland