… is one of the most influential innovations thought leaders in the business world today. He pioneered the original research that led to many groundbreaking discoveries including the Stage Gate® Idea to Launch process.

He has published more than 130 academic articles (6+ on AI and New Product Development) and 11 books, including the best selling “Winning at New Products”. Cooper is ISBM Distinguished Research Fellow at Pennsylvania State University’s Smeal College of Business Administration, USA, and Professor Emeritus, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Cooper’s seminars regularly receive top ratings: „Inspiring, profound, captivating, practical and effective!“

… is an expert in optimizing innovation systems with 20 years of high-level innovation consulting experience with specific focus on governance and decision making in new product development.
Peter is a lecturer in innovation management at the FH Vorarlberg and FH Bern. Peter’s passion is nurturing good ideas and guiding them to their realization. One of these ideas has been Qi – Qualify your innovation (a program to support professional gatekeeping) which has been realized 2 years ago.

… has a background in strategic management, marketing and cognitive psychology. She is specialised on fostering corporate cultures where innovative ideas can flourish and on implementing effective management structures for innovation. Angelika has more than 20 years of experience in innovation and change management and has worked for innovative European and global companies in various industries. She is a vitalizing communicator and enlightening discussion partner.