Innovation Summit to Highlight Ways Companies

Can Drive Innovation

On Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 8:30-11 a.m. at the National Conference Center at the Holiday Inn in East Windsor, NJBIA will be hosting New Jersey’s third Innovation Summit, an event that will bring together thought leaders and venture capitalists to discuss the best ways businesses can cultivate innovation into their operations.

The summit will begin with a welcome from NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka. Donald H. Sebastian, President and CEO of the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) will serve as moderator of the event.

Industry keynote speeches will be presented by:

• Ramarao Garikapati, Director, TechNWK Incubator, Anheuser-Busch InBev
• Col. James E. Martin Jr., Commander, US Army Support Activity Dix; Deputy Commander, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
• Dr. Andrew Pecora, Chief Innovation Officer, Hackensack Meridian
• Stephen Sichak, Executive Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain, Becton, Dickinson and Company

Sebastian will moderate a Q&A session with the speakers to close the event.

“Innovation is a critical component for many of the industries that make up New Jersey’s economy,” said Siekerka. “We anticipate lively and informative discussions on the ways high-tech, innovative companies can thrive here in New Jersey.”

Members of the media wishing to cover the event should contact Bob Considine at bconsidine@njbia.org or 609-858-9502.

The National Conference Center at the Holiday Inn is located at 399 Monmouth Street in East Windsor.