Open Forum on U.S. and OECD Innovation Policy

Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Around the globe and here at home policymakers are increasingly recognizing the critical importance of innovation and innovation policy. Not only has innovation become vitally important-for companies and countries alike-in gaining or retaining competitive advantage, innovation is key to solving a host of pressing societal challenges. Moreover, innovation policy is evolving to reflect changes in the innovation system and the increasingly sophisticated approaches of its practitioners.

In May, the OECD issued a major new report introducing an OECD Innovation Strategy. In addition, the Obama Administration is working to develop an innovation strategy 2.0, to build on the innovation policy white paper, A Strategy for American Innovation: Driving Towards Sustainable Growth and Quality Jobs, it released in September 2009.

Moderator:
Rob Atkinson
President, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

Presenters:
Aneesh Chopra
Chief Technology Officer of the United States

Andrew Wyckoff
Director of Science, Technology and Industry, OECD

Karen Kornbluh
U.S. Ambassador to the OECD

Webcast:
This event will be webcast live.

Space limited. RSVP required.