Mark Your Calendars

Growing North Carolina's Green Energy Economy
October 8-9, 2009
Charlotte, NC

Join the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA) and leaders from communities across North Carolina for an important gathering, high-quality educational sessions, timely discussions and valuable networking opportunities.

IEI Creativity Snapshot: Gaming
October 15, 5:30PM
The Oxford, 319 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC

In partnership with ETHL, IEI will explore both serious and traditional gaming and how and how this industry can drive economic growth in the Triangle.

Speakers:  Alex Macris, President and CEO, Themis Group;  Jerry Heneghan, CEO, Virtual Heroes

IEI Creativity Snapshot: The Arts Community
November 12, 2009
Durham, NC

In partnership with the Durham Arts Council, IEI will explore how a community supports and welcomes artists as part of its culture.

Speaker:  Sherry DeVries, the Executive Director of the Durham Arts Council

IEI Creativity Snapshot: Healthcare
December 17, 5:30 PM
The Oxford, 319 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC

IEI will explore how a traditional industry like healthcare, is utilizing creative mindsets to find new and innovative ways to develop products and deliver services.

Speaker:  Robert Johnston, Executive Director, Global Vaccines

 

Triad Design Leadershop
September 9, 2009 - January 14, 2010

This lecture and workshop series is intended for designers, business leaders and others to who want to understand how "design thinking" can help them to innovate their products, services and business processes.

2010 Emerging Issues Forum
February 8-9, Raleigh Convention Center

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