Collaborating for Success: Scaling Up Innovation Together?

Are you ready to be a part of the change-makers of the world? The need for new technologies and innovative solutions to tackle society's problems is greater than ever before, yet many don't know how to navigate the obstacles and leverage the mechanisms to successfully implement and scale innovations.

By joining forces with other like-minded individuals and organisations, we can turn our bold ideas into tangible progress that improves people's lives and drives economic growth without sacrificing our planet. Collaboration is the key to really make an impact to scale innovation on a global scale. Are you ready to learn what it takes to make this happen? 

The UAA Symposium 2023 on Scaling Up Innovation brings together leaders from various backgrounds including academics, entrepreneurs, corporates, and consultants to discuss the mechanisms of innovation and how to collaborate for success.

During this one-day event, you will have the opportunity to: 

Symposium Packages

You can participate in the UAA Symposium in various ways, whether it be attending the entire event or just certain portions. The options available are detailed below and match with the activities shown in the program. 

• Learn about innovation and its mechanisms (funding, people, policy, technology)
• Hear stories of Innovation Scale Up from innovators, entrepreneurs, corporates,...
• Engage in discussions and roundtables to shape the way collaboration is done within the Unitech Network

Today's leaders will meet and engage with future leaders to discuss how to work together to achieve common goals. We invite you to be part of this conversation!

Symposium Agenda

• 8:15 to 8:45 - Registration - Reception Desk (Building 1)
• 9:00 to 9:15  - Welcome from the UAA - Conference Center (Building 2)

Part 1: Let's Innovate!

• 9:15 to 10:00 - Keynotes: Innovation and mechanisms
  
• 10:00 to 12:00 - Innovator’s Stories
  

• 10:00 to 10:30 - Introduction and 4x innovator’s pitch (Zugvogl, ZF Mobility, Bavertis, DeepEye)
• 10:30 to 11:30 - Coffee Break and story listening
• 11:30 to 12:00 - Plenary conclusions

• 12:00 to 13:30: Infineon Campeon Walk and Lunch
  

Part 2: How do we work together?

• 13:30 to 15:30 - Moderated Roundtable Discussion
  

• 13:30 to 14:00 - Introduction and presentations
• 14:00 to 15:30 - 2 x 40min Roundtable Discussion (People, Policy, Funding, Technology, Build)

• 15:30 to 16:00 - Water break and Innovative Mingle
  

Part 3: How big can we go?

• 16:00 to 17:00 - Corporate Innovations
  

• 16:00 to 16:30 - Silicon Microphone - from 5 people to a multi-million business
• 16:30 to 17:00 - Rheticus: Scaling up artificial photosynthesis based on a collaboration of Siemens Energy and Evonik

• 17:00 to 17:30 - Panel Discussion - Bringing Innovation Together (Siemens, Deloitte, Unitech, DeepDrive)
  

Infineon Technologies AG

Am Campeon 1-15, 85579 Neubiberg Germany

GPS: 48° 4′ 45″ N , 11° 36′ 57 ″ O

Reception: +49 (89) 234 65400

Symposium Location

The UAA Symposium 2023 will be hosted by Infineon Technologies at the headquarters in Munich.

You can get to Campeon:

• By public transport: SBahn S3 - Stop at Fasanenpark
• By bike: MVG bike station on Campus
• By car: visitor parking outside open and free

Social Program

Welcome Dinner

Join us Friday for a casual welcome dinner at a traditional Bavarian restaurant to get to know each other better. Meal and 1 drink included.

Giesinger Braüstüberl 

Symposium Dinner and Soirée

Join us Saturday to connect with the other participants in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. Enjoy drinks & food in one of Munich’s centrally located hotspots! Additional guests are welcome.

Orangerie, Café Reitschule

Paulaner Starkbierfest

Discover the Starkbierfest, a traditional festival, and a must-attend event for anyone looking to indulge in some of the best beers Munich has to offer.

15€ coupon for drink or food included.

Paulaner am Nockherberg

Transport and accomodation

Participants are responsible for arranging their own transport and accommodation. However, the UAA may be able to support and arrange group reservations. You can indicate your need for support in the registration form.

Due to logistic reasons, public transport tickets will not be provided. We recommend to book accomodation close to Munich's central station, east station, or around Giesing Bahnhof.

Hotel recommendations

Jaeger's Munich

Hostel - from 30€/night - Group reservation possible - 25' to Campeon

Hotel Europäischer Hof

3 Star hotel - from 80€/night - 25' to Campeon

Gambino Hotel Werksviertel

Hotel - from 80€/night - 15' to Campeon

UAA Symposium 2023

Scaling Up Innovation

Munich, Saturday March 25, 2023

Optional Social Program on March 24, 25 and 26