Abstract

Companies looking to thrive in the unpredictable economic climate of the 21st Century need to harness a global open innovation eco-system to deliver sustainable competitive advantage. Matt will discuss the importance of embedding an innovation culture within an organisation and explain how BT uses a powerful ecosystem of partners, universities, start-up companies, consumers and multi-national corporates to deliver a drumbeat of innovations that enhance the lives of customers. He will share his vision of innovation at the speed of life.

Matt Bross, CEO BT Innovate and BT Group Chief Technology Officer is responsible for driving and optimising BT’s innovation ecosystem. He sets the BT Group technology strategy and the vision and direction of innovation across BT.

In his role at BT Matt is responsible for BT’s research and venturing efforts globally.

Matt is the leading force behind BT’s multi-billion pound, 21st Century Network transformation, and is leading innovation for BT.