2. ISPIM - International Society for Professional Innovation
Management is a network of researchers, industrialists,
consultants and public bodies who share an interest in
innovation management.
Founded in 1983 by Professor Knut Holt in Norway, ISPIM is the
oldest, largest and most active innovation association in Europe.
ISPIM produces scientific and educational material and events to
help people understand and share thinking and experiences on
how individuals, organisations and society can be better
organised to create and distribute new products, services and
processes to make the world a better place.

3. Who joins ISPIM?
 Innovation Managers
 Senior Faculty & Research Centre Managers
 Innovation Consultants
 PhD Researchers & Junior Faculty
 Innovation Agency Executives & Managers
ISPIM Network (April 2012):
 Full members – 680 from 62 countries
 Associate members (ISPIM LinkedIn Group) – 5,500
 Email subscribers – 2,500

4. What can I do as a member of ISPIM?
 Get support for your innovation project
 Get support for your innovation event
 Use the innovation archive & proceedings
 Use the webinar series
 Network with the member directory
 Get Symposium and Conference discounts
 Get discounts on other events
 Promote your innovation news item

5. Other ISPIM Services
• Innovation Watch
– a series of short articles on the latest trends in
innovation management
• InnovationManagement
– a weekly newsletter for innovation management
practitioners provided in partnership with
• Webinars
– Innovation Management Webinars provided in
partnership with

6. ISPIM Publications & Awards
• Official Journal
– International Journal of Innovation Management
• Affiliated Journals
– International Journal of Technology Management
– Technovation
– International Journal of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management
– R&D Management Journal
– International Journal of Technology Marketing
– Futures: The Journal of Policy, Planning and Futures Studies
– Technological Forecasting and Social Change
• ISPIM-Wiley Dissertation Award
– Annual award open to all students completing a PhD within
innovation management (2012: 155 entrants)

7. ISPIM Conferences
Event for around 500 delegates including:
• Knut Holt Memorial Address Speaker (2012 – Henry Chesbrough)
• Industry-Leading Keynote Speakers
• Luminary Speakers and Innovation Thought Leaders
• "Hot Topic" Roundtable Discussions
• Themed Sessions with around 250 Academic and Practitioner Presentations
• Workshops and Special Interest Groups
• Research Development Sessions
• Awards: Best Paper, Best Student Paper, ISPIM-Wiley Dissertation, Scientific
Panel
plus
• Networking Events
– Welcome Reception
– Conference Gala Dinner
– Traditional Evening

8. Growth in ISPIM Conferences
600 570
Submissions (inc all)
500 Total delegates 470
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Number of presentations 420
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9. ISPIM Innovation Symposiums
Event for around 200 delegates including:
• International & Regional Keynote Speakers
• "Hot Topic" Roundtable Discussions
• Facilitated Themed Sessions with around 100 Academic and
Practitioner Presentations
• Academic Research Development Sessions
• One day focused on innovation in the host country/region
• Awards: Best Paper & Best Student Paper
plus
• Networking Events
– Welcome Reception
– Symposium Gala Dinner
– Traditional Evening

10. Next ISPIM Events

11. Email: info@ispim.org
Website: ispim.org