Innovation in Practice – Turning Research into Real-World Impact

How can cutting-edge research drive meaningful change in the real world? And how can entrepreneurship serve as powerful pathways for turning academic insights into real-world solutions? This panel discussion, headlined by Prof. Yvonne Rogers, a pioneer in the research field of Human-Computer Interaction, explores the many ways innovation moves from theory to application. As a Personality in Residence, Rogers brings her expertise in designing and evaluating user interfaces that shape our everyday digital experiences. She is joined by Prof. Damian Borth, Prof. Simon Mayer, Prof. Naomi Haefner, and Yu Sun, leading voices in AI, smart systems, and beyond. Together, they will discuss the challenges and opportunities of translating research into tangible impact. Don’t miss this engaging discussion on innovation that makes a difference!

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Panelists:

• Prof. Yvonne Rogers, Professor of Interaction Design and Director of the UCL Interaction Centre, University College London
• Prof. Naomi Häfner, Assistant Professor of Technology Management, Institute of Technology Management, HSG.
• Prof. Damian Borth, Full Professor for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Institute of Computer Science, HSG.
• Yu Sun, PhD-student at the Chair of Human-Computer Interaction, Institute of Computer Science, HSG, and Co-Founder of MapUncover.

Moderator: Dr. Barbara Schmidt, Project Manager for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Startup@HSG.
Host: SQUARE
Language: English