Microsoft Innovation Challenger Unconference

September 27, 2018

10am – 2:30pm

In a 4.5-hour packed session (including lunch), we will facilitate small groups of senior innovation leaders to collaboratively solve corporate innovation & venture problems that you are facing today in your enterprise.

After the kick-off, each participant will briefly describe up to three problems from their innovation & venture efforts. Once all problems have been listed, you and your peers will be asked to vote, set the agenda, form the groups and go deep on the topics ultimately chosen. Each group will have an expert facilitator, note taker, and other support. Groups will be composed of investors, corporate venture, innovators and startups to present a variety of viewpoints and approaches.

A panel discussion will occur during lunch and group presentations will conclude the day with opportunity for lively audience participation.

Other things you can expect:

  • The day will start with an optional hour of networking and continental breakfast
  • You will be challenged to bring your best ideas
  • A Networking Notebook and Idea Sketchbook will be provided including enumeration of who your peers are in the event
  • After the event there will be a hosted happy hour for those who want to stay and continue the dialogue

This is a curated invite-only group of leaders. 

This event is the second in an on-going series of multi-party innovation & venture monthly events. Upcoming events will be published for all attendees.

Who: 30 to 40 participants from Corporate Innovation, Angel Investment, Venture Capital, Corporate Venture & Select Founders

What: 2 sessions split into multiple design groups, lunch panel, design group presentations

Where: Microsoft Office, 555 California St, San Francisco, CA 94104

When: Thursday, September 27th, 2018 – 10am to 2:30pm – Networking beginning at 9am; Networking & Happy Hour from 2:30pm