IDSA-Toronto chapter, with the support of OCAD University, has invited leading design experts to participate in a 90-minute roundtable to examine the trends they see and and examine the conditions that lead to design innovation in Canada. Each panelist will begin with a slideshow and short talk offering different insights on innovation. In the roundtable discussion that follows, panelists will explore the role of intellectual property rights, strategic foresight and innovation techniques, manufacturing and the changing the nature of product development and design practice.

This hybrid event will allow for 75 in-person attendees, as well as up to 300 virtual attendees via Zoom. A Q&A will follow the discussion.