LG NOVA INNOFEST OPENS ITS DOORS ON SEPTEMBER 25
Lineup of Speakers Announced at Fourth Annual Festival;
Features New Partner Alliance Program
This year’s theme, “Lighting the Halo of Innovation,” aims to inspire change and create impactful collaborations. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from renowned experts, participate in dynamic discussions and engage in networking that can unlock innovations of the future.
InnoFest 2024 will feature an exciting lineup of influential speakers, including:
- Norman Winarsky, Co-Founder of Siri and leading visionary in AI and voice technology
- Annette Finsterbusch, Program Director at The National Science Foundation
Luqman Lawal , Chief Medical Officer at Mayo Clinic PlatformHoward Kim , VP of LG Chem Americas- Dr. Honglak Lee, Chief Scientist at LG AI Research
The event will also showcase startups advancing through LG NOVA’s “Mission for the Future” initiative, including C. Light Technologies, BattGenie, and DeepBrain AI, each of which is contributing to cutting-edge solutions in their respective fields.
One of the featured moments of the event is the Startup Pitch Competition. Startups will have the opportunity to pitch their innovative ideas to a panel of judges from the start-up ecosystem. Contestants will compete for cash prizes, gain on-stage recognition and secure potential collaboration opportunities with LG. Co-sponsored by LG Chem, this year’s competition will feature categories such as CleanTech, HealthTech, AI, Smart Life, Open Innovation, and a newly added Life Sciences category.
“Our goal for InnoFest, and LG NOVA as whole, is to create an ecosystem where ideas and innovation can thrive and create meaningful impact,” said Dr.
Launch of Partner Alliance Program
As part of LG’s ongoing commitment to innovation, LG Electronics announced the launch of the Partner Alliance Program, an initiative designed to drive cross-industry collaboration and accelerate business growth. The program will bring together startups, government agencies, corporations, and innovators to build a vibrant ecosystem aimed at validating and launching new concepts and solutions. Several key partners have already joined the program, including Fujitsu Research of America, Hyundai (OTC:) CRADLE, IBM (NYSE:), Mayo Clinic Innovation Exchange, Niantic and the West Virginia Department of Economic Development.
Partnering with Mobility Startups for Vehicle Solutions
Announced at LG NOVA INNOFEST 2024, the LG Vehicle component Solutions Company’s (LG Vehicle Solutions) will be leveraging LG NOVA’s Partner Alliance Program, to explore collaboration with startups in emerging automotive technology segments, from software and data management to AI, IoT and MaaS (mobility as a service).
With the goal to collaborate with global automakers, tech companies and startups in conjunction with the Partner Alliance Program, LG Vehicle Solutions will be working with LG NOVA to accelerate mobility innovations and evolve how the world moves people, product and services.
LG NOVA’s Partner Alliance Program focuses on bringing innovators from across the industry to work collectively on building a better future through innovation and collaboration. Learn more about what is on the agenda at InnoFest at https://innofest.lgnova.com/en/agenda-page. Learn more about LG NOVA at www.lgnova.com.
About LG NOVA
LG NOVA, the North American Innovation Center for global innovation leader LG Electronics, is a team focused on bringing innovation from the outside to LG. LG NOVA is based in Santa Clara, Calif. The center’s mission is to fuel innovation for LG and its partners by establishing a community to create, nurture and grow businesses. Learn more about LG NOVA at www.lgnova.com.
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