Innovating in a Digital Edge

29 May 2016
13:00 - 15:00
Hall 1

Innovating in a Digital Edge

Okwu Marcus

Abstract

Most people are yet to realize how rapid the digital revolution is and how smart is breaking down old institutions. Of course they are mostly technology centric.
Companies like Facebook, Uber, AirBnB, Jumia, Interswitch, Alibaba, Google , Amazon In just a few years have changed the face of digital economy. And of course hundreds of thousand start-ups are disrupting old business model and wIt is clear that the rules of business has changed for ever.

This tutorial provides a toolkit for the ongoing digital revolution and shall explain concepts that are essential for understanding the new mechanism of digital business and innovation.

The tutorial focuses on modules like Why Digital is changing everything, Value creation in a digital edge, Thinking and Acting different, and Entrepreneurship in a Digital World.

The tutorial is open for learner from any background that are interest in using technology to make innovative impact within their community.